TravelI'm a travel writer. Here's why I chose this Kiwi town for a honeymoonOf all the possible destinations, no one guessed I'd choose this one.23 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandKiwi sports star faces 7 years jail after taking car, wilful damage at Christchurch homeHe is accused of wilful damage and taking a $10,000 car but has name suppression.22 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSenior gangster behind popular Auckland gym charged with organised crimeSome of the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.22 Nov 03:18 AM
New ZealandWoman's $400,000 yacht seized due to previous owner's debtFormer New York property developer Colin Rath forged documents to sell his luxury yacht.22 Nov 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely dumbfounded': NZ entrepreneur to pay gran's $3k fine for chicken sandwichThe pensioner was 'overwhelmed' and in tears when she received the news.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh school ditches modern learning environment, spends $1.5m to revert new classroom backThe big room, fitting 500 kids, opened in 2017. The school's paying $1.5m to change back.21 Nov 06:21 AM
Business'Great relief': Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottlingAotearoa Water Action said after six years in court it was thrilled with the decision.21 Nov 04:58 AM
New Zealand77yo stung $3k for 'forgotten' chicken sandwich at borderPensioner distraught after paying stiff penalty for airport snack.20 Nov 11:14 PM
New Zealand'No one stopped to help': Girl allegedly stabbed after getting off Christchurch bus'She never wants to bus again, emotionally not too good.'20 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandTwo out-of-control scrub fires keep South Island crews busyA large vegetation fire is burning on the Port Hills, near the tunnel to Lyttelton.19 Nov 11:44 PM
New ZealandShock resignation: Christchurch city council chief executive steps downIt comes after behind-closed-doors talks last week.19 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScripted by Hollywood: Doris Day found love with man who conducted her husband's funeralThe one-sentence description of David and Doris Day's marriage always turns heads.18 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandLove triangle at the heart of cold case murderLove letter from Donald Fraser's mistress delivered to hotel on day he died.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman againCodeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.17 Nov 02:14 AM
Construction'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture awardIt's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.16 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandShow Day: When country comes to townNZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.16 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Keep Christchurch safe': Mission for police on day of terror attack revealedRecordings of police radio capture the unfolding moments of the officers' response.16 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandKiller Jeremy Powell accused of lying about moment he murdered pregnant motherAngela Blackmoore was murdered in her home 28 years ago.16 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandBusinessman who stole from elderly widow, church has jail time reducedNigel Thompson had seven months shaved off his prison sentence.15 Nov 10:22 PM
New ZealandOfficers who apprehended Christchurch shooter believed he had bombs in his vehicleA radio transcript read to the Coroners Court: 'We’ve got one offender'.15 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandKiller Jeremy Powell denies lying about co-accused involvement in killingAngela Blackmoore was murdered in her home 28 years ago.15 Nov 04:40 AM
New ZealandParamedic denies reluctance to go to Linwood during mosque attacksA woman says she spent most of a six-minute stop putting on ballistic equipment.15 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandNew charge laid against university student for allegedly having taser at hallsPolice also allegedly found a hunting style flick knife in his possession.15 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandBrawl leads to multiple arrests at Addington Cup DayThousands dressed up for the biggest day on Canterbury’s social calendar.14 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandAngela Blackmoore murder trial: Ex-husband tells of arranged killingYoung mum Angela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.14 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandHorrific child abuse: Malnourished boy who slept in bath had fractured back, hipsHe was traumatised to the point he was psychologically shut off and unable to talk.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRoad to the Cup: An inside look into training a championThe Herald heads to the beach at dawn as harness-racing hopefuls train on sand and surf.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller told friend he was 'high as a kite on MDMA' during confessionAngela Blackmoore was found murdered in her home 28 years ago.13 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandIsrael-Hamas war: NZ mayor leads calls for ceasefire‘No enduring peace may be secured by war’, mayor says in open letter.13 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandMan who vanished with cryptic note on door last sighted 640km away63-year-old Stewart Willis is believed to have been spotted near Te Anau last month.12 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandCup Day fashion: A top judge reveals what's hot and what's notFashion in the field judge gives tips and trends ahead of Cup Day in Christchurch.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandMurder at the Racecourse Hotel: Unused pillow provides clue in cold caseShot man's widow claimed to have been asleep in bed alongside her husband.10 Nov 05:40 PM
New ZealandStrategy to help injured victims at mosque not clearly communicatedAOS medic says he was not aware of a "load and go" strategy to help worshippers.10 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandSighs of relief as dad found not guilty of encouraging crash that led to son's deathAfter the verdict, a minute's silence was held in court to honour the two men who died.10 Nov 01:48 AM
