New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday drawThree jackpots were won last month alone. Largest single prize claimed in '24 was $30m.13 Jul 08:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awardsStadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by fatherCoroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRetired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuNgai Tahu defends Māori sites amid Grey District protestNgāi Tahu has defended Māori sites of significance in the Grey rohe.05 May 06:53 PM
New Zealand'Who's going to watch him?': Butcher who murdered his wife could be releasedPeter Lamont broke three knives when stabbing his wife 25 times at their West Coast home.20 Apr 05:31 PM
New ZealandRail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trainsPeople ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.12 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North IslandThere are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.09 Apr 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Cowboy Paradise: 'The lost city of the Wild West' and the underground cannabis bunkerBeneath a shipping container on a 700ha property was a sophisticated cannabis operation.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunkerWild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.19 Mar 07:27 PM
New ZealandCowboy’s Paradise owner denies cannabis bunkerPolice raided Wild West-themed property in 2019.18 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale childrenAt least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.18 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandKorean driver sentenced after admitting he caused crash that killed beloved school librarian'Often the defendant, as here, is an otherwise responsible citizen,' the judge said.07 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandStorm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits GreymouthMuch of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.04 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandIllegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold chargesThe Crown says Peter Morrison was trying to extract as much gold as he could.04 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandOverseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crashDriver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.26 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandGreymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robberyTwo Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.25 Jan 01:16 AM
New Zealand'The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfillTaylorville Resource Park has faced allegations of foul odour, dust and water leachate.23 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandOverseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crashDriver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.21 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandWest Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopensThe region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.19 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandWatch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifiesA heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.19 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandWest Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one dayMetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.17 Jan 11:06 PM
New ZealandMan charged with causing death of school librarian following crashThe woman and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.16 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandSchool librarian killed in crash ‘known for her good humour and laughter’The librarian and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.15 Jan 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'“I have a family to support, sending money to my daughters, brothers, mother and my wife.'11 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandGreymouth man jailed for sexual offences on victims as young as 10Police commend bravery of victims after sentencing of 27-year-old Liam Nixon.06 Dec 08:21 AM
New Zealand'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash rememberedCraig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.20 Nov 06:48 PM
New ZealandDeath of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend saysCraig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.18 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Greymouth to NelsonShayne Currie continues his journey and makes his way to the top of the South Island, arriving in Nelson from Greymouth. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Christchurch to GreymouthShayne Currie continues his journey, this time through Arthur's Pass as he makes his way from Christchurch to Greymouth. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River movie production starts on West CoastNew film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.01 Nov 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Bad blood’ between brothers after building firm break-upWest Coast brothers part ways in business, but meet in court dispute.01 Oct 09:46 PM
New ZealandPike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter lawCalls come after Whakaari/White Island charges were dismissed.24 Sep 07:42 PM
