New ZealandCovid affecting 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and Chatham IslandsCovid has impacted 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and on the Chatham Islands.04 Apr 06:56 AM
New ZealandInvestigation continues into death of mother and son at Christchurch homePolice continue to examine the scene of a double death in Christchurch.04 Apr 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Unseasonal snowfall' possible as front nearsa front is expected to move up the South Island tomorrow.03 Apr 08:39 PM
New ZealandVan crashes into house in ChristchurchPolice said the driver had minor injuries from the early morning crash.03 Apr 07:16 PM
CrimeSpecialist teams scouring house where woman, man found deadPolice were called to an Ayr St address shortly before 6pm.03 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandFamily's heartbreak: She came to NZ for a safer life; she was killed in her own homeThe family of a Colombian woman allegedly murdered in Christchurch speak to the Herald.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this weekMore than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.02 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandChopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandParents of teen meningitis victim push for free vaccine for under 16'sThey will present a petition containing 6357 signatures to Parliament.01 Apr 12:45 AM
New Zealand'She died alone': Families reveal heart-wrenching lockdown deathsResearchers spoke to 22 whānau who had lost loved ones in hospital during lockdown.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot guilty: Christchurch businessman did not indecently assault young employee says judgeChristchurch businessman acquitted on indecent assault charges, granted suppression.30 Mar 09:04 PM
New Zealand15,918 Covid cases, 14 deaths as Govt stay tight-lipped on traffic light changesIt comes after our darkest day of the pandemic, when a record 34 deaths were reported.30 Mar 01:35 AM
OpinionHamish ClarkHamish Clark: The sting in the Covid tail, South Island learning to live with the virusCanterbury combined has more Covid cases than Auckland.29 Mar 09:28 PM
New Zealand'I miss living': Uni Students struggle to make ends meet on shoestring budgetsYoung people struggling with the increased cost of living.29 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Human pass-the-parcel': Judge forced to bail disabled sex assault-accused after Ministry says 'no beds'Intellectually disabled man accused of sex crime bailed to campground in "appalling" case.29 Mar 05:31 AM
New Zealand2884 new cases in Canterbury, 105,000 without booster shot2119 new cases were reported in the region yesterday.28 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandLive: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boostedThere were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
SportCountry cricket team crowned champions as season wraps upThe 2021/22 CRV Ambreed Country Premier One Day competition will be back next year.27 Mar 06:03 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for flood-battered East CoastSettled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warnsKiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's driving the violent clashes between Killer Beez and Tribesmen in NZ town?Claims children as young as 11 are being lured into gangs by their supposed glamour.20 Mar 07:24 PM
New Zealand'I went to Wellington because I'm sick of not feeling heard': Why midwife went to Parliament protestMore than two weeks on, a realtor, midwife and project manager open up.20 Mar 01:59 AM
New ZealandHarnesses should be compulsory for hot air balloons - TAICThe report comes after a pilot was thrown out and dragged by a balloon on New Year's Day.19 Mar 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAre students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unisSexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand$250k Bitcoin heist: Thieving worker named despite death threat fearsDetails of the 'extraordinary case' can be revealed for the first time.18 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandCovid cases have peaked in Auckland. Here's NZ's new Omicron epicentreOne DHB has reported 2172 new cases in the region today.18 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandLive: Five deaths, 943 people hospitalised, more than 14,000 Covid cases todayThe five deaths reported today were in Auckland, Waikato, Hutt Valley and Canterbury.18 Mar 12:46 AM
New ZealandPolice break up out of control party of more than 100 people in ChristchurchPolice were called to the party on Rattray St after reports of a rubbish fire at 10.20pm.17 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandSouth Island yet to pass Omicron peak, cases still risingAll of the DHBs in the south had a higher number of new cases today than yesterday.17 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandHot air balloon accidents: Pilots ejected due to not wearing harnessesEveryone on board was in danger after the balloons became pilot-less, TAIC says.16 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandRural hospitals 'potentially in jeopardy' - health expertDanger of rural hospitals and GP services being compromised by a centralised system.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCafe fined $20,000 for breaching Covid rulesThe business is the first and only in South Canterbury to face action.16 Mar 08:23 PM