New ZealandForest and Bird rejects council chair's 'conspiracy theory'Chairman Allan Birchfield is set to lose the leadership at a meeting next Monday.25 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandPlayground stolen from primary school by convoy in late-night theftThe equipment was waiting to be reassembled before the thieves struck.24 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Herald podcast looks into Gloriavale sex abusers and secret communityHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks into Christian community Gloriavale's sex crimes24 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandMargaret Mahy's house for sale; community keen to buy itThe author had lived in the Governors Bay house for 44 years until her death in 2012.24 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing rafter lost in Ahaura River enters day 2Police received a report that a man had fallen from a raft on Sunday.24 May 08:10 PM
New ZealandHome detention for attack on female bar managerRaymond Hemi has 11 previous convictions for violence.24 May 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I didn't see him': 63-year-old facing court over motorcyclist's deathThe woman is charged with careless driving causing the death of Jaydon Millar Tackney, 21.24 May 07:18 PM
New ZealandSubstandard care: Elderly woman dies at rest homeStaff unable to explain why the woman had multiple fractures to her shoulder and legs.24 May 05:56 PM
New ZealandDeadly noisy neighbour dispute: Was it murder?Exasperated neighbour cut power before he was fatally stabbed.24 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand'A perfect storm': Truck driver cleared of blame in fatal crashTwo people died when a truck travelling on State Highway 90 rolled over on a bend.24 May 02:24 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters MC chapter leader avoids jailLyndon Richardson admitted participating in an organised criminal group.24 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandDirect flights between Christchurch and Los Angeles set to launchThe flights are already available to purchase on the American Airlines website.24 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand3.4 magnitude Christchurch earthquake felt as far as AucklandGeonet reported the shake at 11.49am, with a depth of 9km, within 5km of the city.24 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandAlleged attempted burglar shot during altercation with homeownerPolice were called to the incident on Hide Rd in Timaru at about 3.30am on Sunday.23 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandRecipient of controversial tourism grant up for saleThe business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.23 May 10:19 PM
New ZealandRescue crews witness paraglider crash while attending false alarmThe rescue helicopter was initially called because of an accidental beacon activation.23 May 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rainOamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.23 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandStudy links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.23 May 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The new New Zealand - move over Boomer, the rise of the MillennialNew population stats show Kiwi demographic on the rise. What does it mean for our future?22 May 05:00 PM
KahuDairy company investigates employee over extreme viewsLee Williams posted a video today saying he had been suspended from his job.21 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandGang member in court over alleged assault of promising rugby playerThe incident happened on Christchurch's Oxford Terrace on January 31.21 May 02:33 AM
New Zealand'Bullying behaviour': Leadership crisis at council could cost ratepayersThe council chief executive has been on leave for two weeks after he was stood down.21 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandHistoric $5.4m villa torched: Arsonist jailed for nearly five yearsJonathon Gary Brown says 'a feeling came over him' when he was inside the house.21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMobility scooter rider trapped after fall down bankEmergency services were called to the incident in Nelson at 11am on Friday.20 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandRalph Hotere artwork sells for $35,000 to save NG buildingHotere is widely regarded as one of New Zealand's most important artists.20 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandInjured paraglider was experienced speed-flyerThe crash on Monday is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority.20 May 10:34 PM
New ZealandCat and dog killed, residents lose house in fireThe three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.20 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandBig dry: Worst in 25 years - Canterbury farmersBanks Peninsula in particular recorded only 44mm of rain between January and March.20 May 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Really stupid': Learner drivers caught going 114km/h in tunnelThe 19-year-olds have both been suspended from driving for 28 days.20 May 07:19 PM
New ZealandGloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claimsFormers members are pushing for a change of leadership.20 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandCouncil processes in lead contamination scare to be investigatedWater supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.20 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandAuckland's Motat puts hand up to house Erebus disaster memorialThe memorial is intended to pay tribute to the 237 passengers and 20 crew who died.20 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandBudget 2021: KiwiRail the big transport winner with $810mThe extra money will go to replacing old locomotives in the South Island.20 May 01:59 AM
New ZealandSocial housing trust's offices go into lockdown after 'serious' threatsIt comes after a pensioner's vegetable patch was ripped up at the social housing units.20 May 12:54 AM
