New ZealandFirefighters contain ammonia leak from ship at Lyttelton HarbourThree fire crews have been called to the wharf, where the chemical leak was reported.16 Dec 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCathay Pacific returns to Christchurch - what’s next in NZ?Airline has been flying here for 40 years16 Dec 08:00 PM
All BlacksEddie, Rassie and the golden age of rugby coaching dramasInternational rugby coaches are suddenly fun to follow.16 Dec 02:00 AM
PropertyOwn a slice of history: One of Southland’s oldest homes for saleThe heritage-protected cottage is on Riverton’s main street.15 Dec 04:45 PM
New Zealand'Darkness to light': Families of Chch terror attack victims have questions answeredAfter seven weeks' worth of evidence from dozens of witnesses, the inquest has concluded.15 Dec 05:58 AM
New ZealandTemperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so farDunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.15 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail contractors will ‘demobilise’ staff after ferry project axedJob losses are expected after the Government canned a mega-ferry project for Cook Strait.14 Dec 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Ecstatic': Convicted killer claims miscarriage of justice for 1994 murderCase referred to Court of Appeal after new evidence has come to light.14 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandHottest day of the summer so far forecast as 30C highs set to hit regionsExperts say this weather heralds a period of settled, sunny weather.14 Dec 02:28 AM
New ZealandDarfield crash: One dead after collision between motorcycle and carThe road remains closed while a scene examination is carried out.13 Dec 12:51 AM
All BlacksDominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his bootsBird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.12 Dec 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without powerThunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.12 Dec 07:41 AM
New ZealandWhy 'legend' high school cricket coach refused a funeral after cancer battleDavid Biddick died of brain cancer on November 30. This is his extraordinary legacy.12 Dec 06:59 AM
New ZealandChiefs sign Canterbury head coach to join experienced leadership groupChiefs' CEO says Bourke is fitting in like he's always been part of the Chiefs.11 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandOne person killed in a quad-bike accident last night in TimaruEmergency services were called to the fatal scene at 11.40pm.10 Dec 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Horrific winds': Crews tackle blazes across several South Island regionsPeople are being asked to stay away from the areas in question.09 Dec 07:41 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksCaptain's call: The tough All Blacks decision facing Scott RobertsonNew All Blacks coach likely to consider key leadership change.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouthern Alps rescue: Two climbers plucked to safety at 3000mThe pair activated their personal locator beacon high on Malte Brun.08 Dec 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Parasites from society': Angela Blackmoore's ex reacts after guilty verdictsBlackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.08 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeen pleads guilty to manslaughter following street-racing crashAn 18-year-old was killed after the car she was in fled police.07 Dec 09:09 PM
New Zealand'This is not a test': Tsunami siren blunder alarms beach residentsPeople were preparing to evacuate after warning started blaring from sirens.07 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandIs star witness a framing 'psychopath' or truthful about pair accused of murder, Crown asksAngela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.05 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students go viral for powerful Stairway to Heaven coverEpic end-of-year prizegiving performance goes off online.04 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCrate Day punters anger activists by breaking endangered birds’ eggs'About 150' 4WDs sped over a riverbed, which threw stones up that broke tarapiroe eggs.03 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandPrivacy Commissioner asks police to pause future use of controversial DNA toolPolice are trialling the tool on two of the country's most high-profile cases.03 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason's sentencing date moved to 2024The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.30 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandSH1 crash: Three vehicles involved, person seriously injured near ChristchurchThe crash happened just after midday.30 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandSerious crash near Hanmer SpringsCrash happened on notorious stretch of road.29 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor admits alcohol problem: 'I am a flawed person'It comes after another public incident of drunken behaviour.29 Nov 05:50 AM
RacingOperation Inca: 17-month police investigation ends with charges droppedThe accused are looking for answers and compensation after the failed race fixing probe.28 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandTeen with 'brightest kind of future' died after being thrown from horseThe horse bolted and Eliza-Jayne Coetzee was thrown into a fence before hitting the ground27 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing comparable’ to scene inside Linwood mosque, doctor saysThe doctor was a GP within the Linwood community.27 Nov 03:42 AM
PoliticsExplained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principlesAct's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.24 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandBody in the boot homicide: Alleged killer namedRichard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of his own car.24 Nov 02:28 AM
