PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousing market going through the roof at holiday hot spotA property in Akaroa sold for $1 million above its rateable value.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin city councillor fails in legal battle over $12 parking ticketLee Vandervis was ticketed for exceeding the half-hour time limit where he had parked.21 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandHit the road Jack: How to avoid South Island Christmas traffic chaosA new NZTA tool shows predicted traffic flow based on last year's travel patterns.21 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandMistakes made in electric shock incident - WorkSafe NZOne worker was shocked when a 11kv line came into contact with a live 33kv line.20 Dec 10:46 PM
New ZealandFound: Ex-Gloriavale member missing for a weekConcerns were raised after Peter Faithful went missing on December 12.20 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured after car crashes into pole in ChristchurchTraffic management is in place at the intersection of Harvard Ave and Main South Rd.20 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandWarning after 'tussle' with group of cyclistsThe man received a warning from police for disorderly behaviour.20 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandMan's jaw broken as street violence continues in QueenstownThe attack is the latest in a string of violent incidents that have local police worried.20 Dec 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Our world has changed': Queenstown tourism landscape in for a resetQueenstown Lakes District councillor John MacDonald writes about Queenstown's future.20 Dec 08:49 PM
New ZealandFatal crashes leave scars in memorySergeant Tony Woodbridge has spent 27 years in the police.20 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandCaregivers warned over supplying minors with alcoholQueenstown's and Wanaka's populations increase exponentially over the holiday period.20 Dec 08:04 PM
New ZealandMystery monolith pops up at Christchurch adventure parkThe latest addition to a Christchurch park has people scratching their heads.20 Dec 07:43 AM
TravelWhere to eat, drink and stay in ChristchurchBoutique shopping, independent eateries and a few tequilas after dark.20 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandThrilling win secures top spot for country cricket teamSouthbridge-Leeston's win means they will spend Christmas break at the top of the table.20 Dec 03:02 AM
New ZealandParents killed in helicopter crash to be farewelled on WednesdayFuneral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.19 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: Tragedy in the hills - the mysterious death of polo star Lauren BiddleEpisode 14 of Herald podcast A Moment In Crime focuses on the death of Lauren Biddle19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago graduation threats: Accused 'wanted to surpass mosque attacks'The 22-year-old woman appeared in the Auckland District Court today.18 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandLighting up Shands Rd with rock music for ChristmasThe display has animations, trains and carnival rides, all synchronised to rock music.17 Dec 10:53 PM
New ZealandRockfall prompts closure of cave entrance on Christchurch's Sumner beachThe entrance to the well-known cave has been closed.17 Dec 09:07 PM
New ZealandWoman in court over Otago University grad ceremony threatsAn arrest has been made after graduation ceremonies were targeted.17 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandVegans gobble up plant-based turkey in Christchurch deliA vegan deli in Christchurch has pumped out nearly 2000 'Furkeys' this year.17 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandBigger than Fischer v Spassky: Chess club boosted by The Queen's Gambit fansThe club has had to add an extra social event to keep up with demand.17 Dec 01:11 AM
New ZealandArthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty chargesThe high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.17 Dec 12:59 AM
Property$16.5 million in a week: Christchurch property market showing no signs of slowing downRay White in Christchurch sold properties worth more than $16.5 million last week.16 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandConcern for ex-Gloriavale man missing in ChristchurchAn unwell man who lived at Gloriavale for 40 years has not been seen since Saturday.16 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandWoman injured after ute rolls near Clinton, OtagoA woman has been flown to hospital after her ute rolled near Clinton in South Otago.16 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandElection expenses: SFO clears Christchurch mayorThe Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.16 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandMore paracetamol overdoses at Christchurch ED during Covid-19 lockdownThere was a 6.5 per cent increase in people attending after overdoses during lockdown.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFormer refugees help build seawall on Otago PeninsulaMohamad Alashour moved to New Zealand from Lebanon with his family as a refugee in 2017.16 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandFire crews continue to fight 80ha blaze near DunedinWaipori Falls residents on standby for evacuation.16 Dec 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Big glowing thing' over Otago was electron rocketRocket Lab launched the electron rocket from its Mahia Peninsula site.16 Dec 06:49 PM
New ZealandChoppers sent to fight Dunedin fireThe fire appeared to be growing quickly.16 Dec 01:58 AM
New Zealand'They're one of our own': School pays tribute to family in chopper tragedyDevastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.16 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fires: Ten suspicious fires in 10 days; fire chiefs ban fireworksNo concerns of a firebug yet - fire working with police to probe connections.16 Dec 01:52 AM