PremiumPremiumRetailThe Sapphire Merchant: From pebbles on a beach to $90,000 gemstonesA fruitless search for a special sapphire led Gemma Brain to launch a gemstone company.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the LA fires would look like in NZ cities - map expertFires called a stark reminder for NZ: 'You don’t have to live rurally to be affected.'09 Jan 11:32 PM
Travel news‘Horrified’: Duped Kiwi couple book hotel for Xmas holiday, end up at a mall 'I was horrified that this happened to us and of all days on Christmas Eve'09 Jan 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere is Stewart Willis? Christchurch man vanishes, leaving cryptic note'Possible he's alive down there': Mystery of missing 63-year-old man remains unsolved.08 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandRecalled bathroom heaters linked to two house firesFire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.07 Jan 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chatMother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.07 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vanished62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak. Video / George HeardWatch07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan with 11 children, 163 convictions loses bid for early jail releaseDavid Bagley already had his sentence reduced for his treatment in state care as a child.07 Jan 05:56 AM
New ZealandMother accused of neglect named for first time after baby's death, pleads not guiltyTwo-month-old Kevin Chen died on August 5. 07 Jan 03:24 AM
New Zealand‘Full reverse’: Air NZ flight aborts take-off after bird strikePassenger describes abrupt halt after incident on flight from Christchurch to Brisbane.05 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandThe woman whose dog detected her cancer before doctors did"The mammogram at the time didn’t pick it up."04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMy sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In CrimeJonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.02 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Notre-Dame rebuild highlights shame of Chch’s quake-stricken cathedralOPINION: Christchurch won’t move on while its landmark building remains broken.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating report of 'suspicious approach' to youth in ChchThe man allegedly tried to get the youth into his vehicle this afternoon.02 Jan 06:29 AM
New ZealandWet start to 2025 for holiday hotspots and main centres across NZThe first day of 2025 is forecast to deliver rain to all the main centres.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve weather: Chch fireworks show canned, East Coast thunder and downpour alert continues MetService says showers and strong winds should ease for most as midnight approaches. 31 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandDame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag foundersChampion golfer among six new dames and knights. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelledA MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why road tolls may be the future of NZ’s infrastructure fundingOPINION: Minister hints at tolls as petrol taxes dwindle, EVs rise.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Presents were under the tree': Canterbury couple loses everything in Christmas Day fireThe couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.28 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.28 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: The monster next door, the ‘dungeon man’ and the cold-hearted killerCrime journalist Anna Leask looks back at some of the strangest cases of her career.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged shooter in gang-related killing named after court appearancePolice arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.27 Dec 08:12 AM
New ZealandNational's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are trackingNational has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThis speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six monthsThe three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.25 Dec 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZMeanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.24 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree top new residences which won 2024 architecture awardsOutstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.24 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical faultThe flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.23 Dec 04:59 AM
New Zealand‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakersBoxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.21 Dec 07:14 PM
New ZealandMum and two children reported missing located safe and wellTrio found safe and well.21 Dec 06:24 AM
Entertainment‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.20 Dec 02:46 AM
Lifestyle‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka houseRichie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.20 Dec 02:06 AM
