New ZealandInquiries under way after man taken to Christchurch Hospital with critical injuriesIt is not yet confirmed how the man became so badly injured.17 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandA life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind barsJudge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.17 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandChristchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidenceFormer footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.16 Sep 11:13 PM
New ZealandAucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in ChchA major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.16 Sep 05:19 PM
New ZealandLogging truck crash leaves one dead west of NelsonThe road is expected to remain closed for some time.15 Sep 10:43 PM
New ZealandSPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui homeSome rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy snow and thunderstorms to hit New Zealand'If you must travel, ensure you have snow chains, sleeping bags ... and emergency items.'14 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandBroken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopterThe Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.14 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
NewsLet the fun beGIN: This week's travel alerts will put you in the mood for summerFrom a floral G&T to a new Christchurch hangout, there's lots going on in travel.14 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandNine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco casePolice and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.14 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.13 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Why I joined the cult of runningOPINION: Connor Kitto on the joys of jogging - and how it's booming.12 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgusted': Family distraught after dog’s body disposed of without their knowledgeThe family was left with no way to say goodbye after their dog’s remains were destroyed.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalendar Girls’ plans for new Queenstown strip club turns headsThe petition had received over 200 signatures by 2.30pm on Thursday.12 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Fall from Grace': Lawyer who stole elderly client’s life savings given second chanceLeuatea Iosefa stole $83,000 from a widow and used it to pay off his own debts.12 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandWas luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champsThee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.11 Sep 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competitionAfter years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.10 Sep 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionExplained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.10 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'A new vision': Kiwi company develops gondolas to operate above congested roadsThe technology caught the eye of the former Google transport executive.10 Sep 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlwyn Poole: Teaching teens resilience – the 'Grammar way' is a destructive anachronismOPINION: Even David Seymour described Grammar as a ‘barbaric’ place for some.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight to Wellington diverted to Christchurch after hydraulic system issuesTwo of the three brakes reportedly were not working.09 Sep 09:31 PM
New ZealandHat-trick: Three teenage sisters accepted into prestigious US ballet schoolAll three sisters are heading stateside to take the next step.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Error-ridden:’ Builder took 16 months to complete 2 months' work, fined $430kSimon Washbourne fixed the weatherboards incorrectly and installed windows that leaked.09 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment cost-cutting leaving New Zealand open to terrorism, Muslim group saysGroup says Government must rethink deprioritising, defunding national security framework.08 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandKiwi burglar made 51 drug deals by text while at home on monitoring braceletTony Dean Adams also had used meth pipe hidden in his underwear.08 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandBaby death in Christchurch social housing not suspicious - policeThe death will be referred to the coroner.07 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglersCriminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.07 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch police investigating after reports of man approaching schoolgirlsPolice are reviewing CCTV footage from the areas.06 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandRSA expels former president for medal cheatingBruce Blackburn has one month to consider an appeal after Rolleston RSA decision.06 Sep 05:13 AM
New Zealand'We will track you down': Men arrested after illegal activities at car wreckers' yardsA 21-year-old from Upper Hutt and a 39-year-old from Christchurch were arrested.05 Sep 09:48 PM
New ZealandDeath of Christchurch baby 'unexplained', police sayPolice have given more information about a sudden death in Christchurch.04 Sep 09:12 PM