PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVictim's haunted face chilling to beholdI knew the woman sitting across from me had experienced the pits of hell.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRape and kidnap mystery solvedA former national wrestler has admitted a 22-year-old rape and kidnapping mystery. The Herald can now reveal his shocking history.01 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder appears in courtMarcus Luke Tucker's body was found burned and dumped by a Canterbury lake on Anzac Day.01 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandMurder charge over Canterbury deathA 51-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Marcus Luke Tucker after his body was found dumped near Lake Ellesmere.30 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandVictim brutally assaulted, body burnedMarcus Luke Tucker's body was found dumped near a popular lake in rural Canterbury on Monday.28 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandPolice identify bodyPolice have identified the body of a man found dumped near a popular lake in rural Canterbury.27 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandTV reporter gives evidence in drone trialThe trial of Simon Reeve, the first person to be charged under new CAA drone rules, heard evidence from a TV reporter.27 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandSpeculation Canterbury body was burntPolice investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a rural Canterbury road have contacted local petrol stations asking about small sales of fuel.26 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds body found near Canterbury lakeThe identity of the man whose body was found dumped near a popular lake in rural Canterbury remains a mystery.26 Apr 10:05 AM
New ZealandFatal crash in CanterburyPolice are not immediately able to confirm how many people have died in the 4pm crash involving a car and a truck on State Highway 1, near Chertsey.21 Apr 05:10 AM
New ZealandTwo-year-old dies in ChristchurchPolice are at a home this evening following the death. They were supporting the family of the child and investigating the death on behalf of the coroner.20 Apr 09:17 AM
New ZealandMan sought after indecent assault in ChristchurchPolice are after a "short, tubby" middle-aged man who indecently assaulted a 14-year-old girl near a school today.19 Apr 06:13 AM
New ZealandMan who fell to death was in careA rescue helicopter was called to the scene, but was diverted elsewhere when the man was confirmed dead.18 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandSalvage of Jubilee shipwreck beginsAn attempt to recover a ship that sank off the Canterbury coast last October with the loss of three lives will be made this weekend.15 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandNew name for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery portfolioGerry Brownlee has had a portfolio renamed to reflect Christchurch's move from post-earthquake "recovery" to "regeneration".11 Apr 05:01 AM
New Zealand'I want to live to see my children get married'Her mother, aunt and grandmother died of breast cancer. Samantha Pooke is opting for surgery to ensure she survives.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo armed home invasions investigatedVictims were threatened with weapons during two separate early-morning home invasions in Canterbury overnight.27 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandWheelchair user stranded at airportFirst Direct Taxis has said it will review its supply arrangements after a Christchurch wheelchair user was left stranded at the airport, despite booking in advance.15 Mar 09:12 PM
New ZealandFire hospitalises one, destroys houseHomes were evacuated as 18 fire crews and two helicopters battled a blaze which destroyed a house in Canterbury and put one person in hospital with burn injuries.26 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandQuake aftermath: 30 aftershocks in 12 hoursThis morning, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel will meet with GNS Science experts to hear about the latest aftershocks.14 Feb 05:23 PM
New ZealandQuake horror for lifeguard tutorA Christchurch lifeguard could only watch in horror as a cliff began to collapse just above the youngsters he was supervising - including his son.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuake shreds Christchurch nervesValentine Day's rumble jolts Christchurch ahead of anniversary of deadly 2011 earthquake.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeary city starts damage checksInspections around the Canterbury region will see exactly how much damage has been done in the wake of yet another strong quake.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandQuake widow: 'My heart was racing'Becky Gane lost her husband in the 2011 quake. Yesterday's shake took her straight back to that day.14 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessCattle breach escapes penaltyEnvironment Canterbury is standing by its decision not to fine or prosecute Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and her businessman husband Hugh Fletcher after photos emerged of their cattle drinking out of a North Canterbury lake.10 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessWhy university boss went undercoverThe newly appointed vice-chancellor at Canterbury's Lincoln University says he wanted to find out more about the tertiary institution before he took on the job.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'The room just got engulfed in smoke'A fire which ripped through a property in Canterbury could have led to more tragic consequences had those inside not woken up to the sound of windows smashing.10 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLight plane crash in CanterburyA light plane crashed near Sheffield in Canterbury after the pilot misjudged the landing.24 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandChildren crawl out as dad dies in crashTwo seriously injured young children crawled to safety as their father lay dead in their car after a crash on Ashburton Gorge Rd last night.23 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandQuick thinking helps save teacherA South Canterbury deputy principal who suffered a suspected heart attack at school remains in hospital and is breathing on her own, after she was revived by quick thinking colleagues.10 Nov 04:34 AM
New ZealandAlleged rape victim 'trusted those guys'A Canterbury schoolgirl who says she was raped and violated by five men in sand dunes after a beach bonfire, a court heard today.09 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandStaff help teacher after cardiac arrestStaff at a school in Canterbury used the school's defibrillator to help one of their colleagues who collapsed this morning.09 Nov 03:11 AM
New ZealandThe N-word Kiwi place namesLANGUAGE WARNING: Three offensive place names could be taken off maps if the public backs a proposal.22 Oct 10:27 PM
