WellingtonBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandWestland's Grant poised to become NZ's second transgender mayor - and its oldestJacquie Grant leads the race by just 64 votes over Helen Lash.12 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandNot kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting tripsGavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.29 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dad01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson seen at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital hours before it went up in flames 12 Aug 11:12 PM
Christchurch'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspicious10 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandKiwi adventure camp operator charged after boy severely burned on school tripCharges against the trust have been laid at Christchurch District Court. 03 Jun 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTop chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices riseFilter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.26 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe quirky and hilarious moments from Conan O'Brien's NZ journeyHe learned he's not quite 'skux' during a comedic lesson with Abbey Howells.14 May 10:37 PM
New ZealandThird venomous snake washes up: How storms are driving sea snakes to NZ shoresThe snake was dead when it was discovered.06 May 11:12 PM
New Zealand'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wifeJirong Wang was found dead inside the bus; Airbnb owner 'deeply shaken'.02 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandMissing possum trapper in South Island found Food and gear left at Cedar Hut had remained untouched since March 30.16 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandWhere will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.30 Dec 03:54 AM
KahuHow stolen pounamu's return paved way for historic public saleAuthentic Tahutahi pounamu available only at Westland Greenstone, Hokitika.17 Dec 05:43 PM
New ZealandHokitika boy’s harrowing burn injuries lead to WorkSafe charges against organisationThe 9-year-old-boy suffered severe burns in November last year.24 Oct 10:19 PM
New Zealand‘Cowboy’ behind Wild West-themed attraction jailed over underground weed bunkerThe drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.24 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.18 Sep 06:01 AM
New Zealand'Sexual innuendo': Former mayoral candidate sent students inappropriate picturesLatham Martin: 'I deny all allegations of a sexual or intimate nature with the boys'.06 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandMayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fireThe person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.14 Jul 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beaconSearch and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.10 Jul 03:11 AM
Sport'Emotions running high' : Person bottled, another hit by shovel after Hokitika rugby finalPolice are 'disappointed' in the behaviour that unfolded following a local rugby final.09 Jul 08:49 PM
New Zealand'A pain in the butt with purpose': Scooter safari to cross Southern AlpsThey’ll be covering the 250km from Christchurch to Hokitika - on 50cc mopeds.13 May 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWestland Milk posts big lift in net profitWestland operator has had big success with Costco.09 Apr 10:10 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 ZealandWhere the wild things are: Locusts, crickets and balls of all kinds on the menuExplore the crunchy, wriggly, bizarre kai at this year's Wildfoods Festival in Hokitika.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'04 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandChinese national killed in West Coast house bus fireA Chinese national was killed in the blaze.20 Feb 10:57 PM
