New Zealand'Significant health hazards’ may force police stations to be closed nationwideAt one station, staff know it's raining when water comes out of sockets in the walls.18 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnightOvernight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.18 Feb 07:37 AM
New ZealandPrivate drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hourThe private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.18 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandDrones identify hotspots in Port Hills fires ahead of forecast winds86 firefighters and other personnel are working on the fire today.17 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandSuper Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on wayThere’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.17 Feb 03:35 AM
New Zealand'I'm gonna chuck them a couple of cases of beers': Fire fighters praised as Port Hills blaze containedFires update17 Feb 02:24 AM
New ZealandProsecution of property developer pointless, judge saysCharges against Dave Henderson described as "waste of taxpayers' money" by judge.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze containedBlaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.16 Feb 08:24 AM
New Zealand‘Not acceptable to us, customers’: Woolworths apologises for pest problems"Recent events have highlighted that there are improvements we can make," company says.16 Feb 02:58 AM
New Zealand'70 per cent contained': Port Hills still burning, but overnight threats 'nullified'Lead firefighter says blaze will be 'long-duration incident'. Probe into cause continues.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Whole life' lost as container home destroyed in Port Hills firesAnna Spark speaks about her escape and loss.15 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandBay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South IslandRoundup of the week's racing.15 Feb 08:17 PM
New ZealandDwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.15 Feb 07:51 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscapeOver 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.15 Feb 06:13 AM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threatPolice are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.14 Feb 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Completely devastated': Port Hills fire hits Adventure ParkThe park was at the centre of the 2017 fires.14 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandCouple who lost home in 2017 fire evacuated again weeks after moving backDoug and Vikki Pflaum took seven years to rebuild their home following the 2017 fires.14 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.14 Feb 10:17 AM
New Zealand'Grossly insensitive': Swastika raised on top of workshopPolice alerted after image came to their attention on Monday.14 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandTragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversaryMark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.13 Feb 10:02 PM
KahuKapa haka finding its groove in the South IslandKapa haka is taking off in the South Island13 Feb 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRescue dogs find new homes in QueenstownPaws Restart dog rescue founder Tania Dicks-Maurice rehomes neglected North Island dogs in Queenstown and Christchurch. Video / Alex BurtonWatch13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGame of love: Couple tie the knot at Timezone arcadeThe newlyweds took on each other on in bumper cars, mini golf and bowling.13 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandInvestigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involvedThe river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.12 Feb 07:39 PM
New ZealandTeen surfer rides wave of success with three in a rowThe second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.12 Feb 07:04 PM
Construction‘Exciting times’ - Second Costco supermarket tipped for Auckland suburbRolleston was thought to be site of a second store. Now, that's changed. Bosses are mum.12 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigatingWoolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.12 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandCanterbury crash: Four injured in crash involving truck, helicopter deployedThe crash occurred on Omihi Rd, Greta Valley about 10.30am.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crashIn a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.11 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after car rolls on to train tracks in CanterburyPolice responded to the crash on Glasnevin Rd at 2.30pm.11 Feb 03:53 AM
New ZealandFijian government signs deal with NZ firm to boost medicinal cannabis sectorThe New Zealand company plans to invest a minimum of $65m in Fiji's cannabis sector.11 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandThe murder trials of George Gwaze revisited in Herald podcast A Moment In CrimeHe was charged in 2017, but it took until this year to tell his story.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures set to be colder than normal for much of countryForecaster says warm weather set to return for most places next week.10 Feb 04:00 PM
