New ZealandCanterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blazeWaipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.19 Feb 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Significant health hazards’ may force police stations to be closed nationwideAt one station, staff know it's raining when water comes out of sockets in the walls.18 Feb 09:50 PM
TravelToilet backlog closes NZ’s favourite alpine hut walk for 'foreseeable future'NZ's most popular hut has been closed to day walkers after a busy summer.18 Feb 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksOpinion: Why this is the biggest Super Rugby season yetWith mass financial pressures, this year looms as the competition’s most important.18 Feb 04:49 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnightOvernight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.18 Feb 07:37 AM
New ZealandSuper Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on wayThere’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.17 Feb 03:35 AM
New Zealand'I'm gonna chuck them a couple of cases of beers': Fire fighters praised as Port Hills blaze containedFires update17 Feb 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Bush fires a Kiwi reality we all have to deal withFires like the Port Hills blaze now a feature of our summers.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze containedBlaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.16 Feb 08:24 AM
New Zealand'70 per cent contained': Port Hills still burning, but overnight threats 'nullified'Lead firefighter says blaze will be 'long-duration incident'. Probe into cause continues.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandDwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.15 Feb 07:51 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscapeOver 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.15 Feb 06:13 AM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threatPolice are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.14 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.14 Feb 10:17 AM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason could be sentenced in MarchThe Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Grossly insensitive': Swastika raised on top of workshopPolice alerted after image came to their attention on Monday.14 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandTragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversaryMark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.13 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandGame of love: Couple tie the knot at Timezone arcadeThe newlyweds took on each other on in bumper cars, mini golf and bowling.13 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandInvestigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involvedThe river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.12 Feb 07:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigatingWoolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.12 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandCanterbury crash: Four injured in crash involving truck, helicopter deployedThe crash occurred on Omihi Rd, Greta Valley about 10.30am.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crashIn a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.11 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandScam victim horrified nine others lost $800k after he reported $1m fraud to banks, policeThe victim sent 20 separate money transfers of $50k each over just eight days.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after car rolls on to train tracks in CanterburyPolice responded to the crash on Glasnevin Rd at 2.30pm.11 Feb 03:53 AM
New ZealandFijian government signs deal with NZ firm to boost medicinal cannabis sectorThe New Zealand company plans to invest a minimum of $65m in Fiji's cannabis sector.11 Feb 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTake-off: $5.4m runway opens at Tāwhaki National Aerospace CentreWisk, Kea Aerospace and Dawn Aerospace will run test flights from the upgraded facility.08 Feb 10:45 PM
New Zealand'A great event': Farmers ready to compete in Coast to Coast“I’ve grown up with the Coast to Coast ... it wouldn’t be a summer without it."08 Feb 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby World CupSouth Island NRL expansion's 'major Hollywood celeb' investorSports Insider: Looking at the personalities and trends behind the games we love.08 Feb 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSportFrom sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journeyMaier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.07 Feb 07:00 PM
Rugby World CupHow World Cup discards can prove themselves to RobertsonFringe All Blacks have their work cut out.07 Feb 04:40 PM
New ZealandAustralian comedian Hamish Blake competing in debut Coast to CoastThe comedian faces his toughest challenge yet when he attempts the gruelling 234km race.07 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandAirport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activityThe Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.06 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandBack to school: Rangiora High School reopens amid Covid-19 outbreakThe school closed after 39 staff were believed to have contracted the virus.06 Feb 08:40 PM
