New Zealand'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attackThe school called the incident "completely unacceptable".14 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand‘It can be a nasty disease’: Syphilis cases on the rise across NZ'This is just the tip of the iceberg,' doctor says, highlighting need for more testing.14 Aug 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumSportMainland sports wrap: Ex-Warriors forward a premiership winner at 44; First XV showdownsThe best of what was and what's to come in Mainland sport.13 Aug 11:00 PM
SportCBHS Head Boy and First XV Captain, Josh Findlay, on preparations for this weekend's finalTravel was the big lesson learned by CBHS last time they played Nelson College. Video / George HeardWatch13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries openThis year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.13 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandPolice catch group fleeing alleged hit-and-runFour young people were taken into police custody.13 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandFirefighters free person after car ploughs into houseThe crash happened in a gated community for people aged over-60.13 Aug 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandFather dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling matchThe stock agent died in hospital after the accident.11 Aug 11:24 PM
New Zealand'He was having sex with me but I wasn’t awake': The first four women testify at serial rape trialFormer footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines fundingGovernment will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.09 Aug 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Blood on their hands': Father of baby who died suddenly warned OT infant 'not safe' before tragedyPolice investigating the death of a 2-month-old boy say the death is 'unexplained'.08 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandMore than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zonesEducation Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.07 Aug 10:14 PM
CrimeThe Dickason Family Tragedy: Herald podcast revisits Timaru triple murderHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murder of the Dickason children.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating ‘unexplained’ infant death in North CanterburySpokesperson says baby died on Monday morning and an autopsy has been performed.06 Aug 05:56 AM
New Zealand'I will love you forever': Devastated parents of ice rink fall victim farewell daughterHer father says wearing helmets on the school trip should have been enforced.06 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'unexplained' death in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to a property at about 11am today.06 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandTriple murderer Lauren Dickason appeals convictionsWill she be deported once released from prison?05 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInteractive reveals house prices by school zones in ChristchurchWe've calculated how much it costs to buy a house by school zone across the city.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelmet rule introduced at ice skating rink where teen suffered fatal injuryThe teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.04 Aug 06:37 AM
New ZealandVideo emerges of students assaulting man, forcing him to eat pet food in vigilante attackA top Christchurch boys' school is investigating after a video of an assault emerged.02 Aug 02:08 AM
New ZealandVerkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15mThe Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Distressing’: Probe after video circulates of cat thrown from moving carIt follows a string of similar incidents this year alone.01 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandPolice release description of man sought after elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attackThe victim sustained serious head and facial injuries and remains in hospital.01 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandMan who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison releasePeter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.01 Aug 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen dies after ice skating tragedyThe teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.31 Jul 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Get up and do something': The life and art of Sam Mahon and Alison Erickson'All art should be political. Every good sculpture should have context, form and story.'31 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBehind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens nextThe discovery of her remains brings some closure but the police case is far from over.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.31 Jul 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': 13-year-old suffers 'unsurvivable' head injury after ice-skating fallWhanau are devastated after accident on school outing.31 Jul 01:56 AM
Lifestyle‘So beautiful’: NZ's best pie has been crownedHotly contested, these are all the winners in the Bakels NZ Pie Awards.30 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expectedThe Christchurch real estate agent had been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in SouthMetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.30 Jul 07:37 PM
SportRugby coach banned for 15 matches after grabbing referee’s shirtA judicial hearing found the coach guilty of using threatening words or actions.30 Jul 06:19 AM
