New ZealandKea Kids News: Otago hills are alive with the smell of burnoutsReporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging. Video / KKNWatch18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLucky Otago local wins $5 million Lotto Powerball jackpotThe winner is the 21st Powerball multi-millionaire of 2024.18 Dec 09:05 AM
OpinionAnaru Eketone: Equality has been for Pākehā first and foremostCalls for true equality grow as systemic privilege persists in NZ's institutions and culture.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandThe NZ region that uses the most methMethamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.13 Dec 04:51 AM
KahuMāori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at OtagoDr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'10 Dec 10:13 PM
BusinessTodd Corp suspends dividendsBig international projects are failures, family empire says.10 Dec 07:57 PM
New ZealandGovernment's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News UpdateThe Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Dec 06:15 PM
New ZealandBird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affectedThe high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.07 Dec 04:06 AM
New ZealandBird flu outbreak: No sign of highly pathogenic virus on second Otago farmAn Otago poultry farm euthanised 80,000 chickens after discovering the virus last week.05 Dec 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regionsOPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fastIt comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread. 04 Dec 07:04 PM
New ZealandSecond Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fearsThe chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.03 Dec 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.03 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook search on hold and Sevu Reece discharged without conviction | NZ Herald News UpdateThe search for three missing climbers on Aoraki/Mt Cook remains on hold and Sevu Reece has been discharged without conviction following an incident at a Cup Day party last year.Watch03 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandCourt a 'sad occasion' for woman pleading to crash that killed sisterThe group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.03 Dec 06:08 AM
New ZealandBird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warnThe MPI has confirmed 80,000 birds will be culled at an Otago farm.03 Dec 04:34 AM
New Zealand'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
New Zealand80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farmWe’ve heard a lot about H1N1. Should we be worried about this other strain?02 Dec 06:31 PM
New ZealandFirst case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farmMinistry acting quickly after H7N6 detected on farm in Otago.02 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandWhat lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secretHow did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?01 Dec 05:18 PM
New Zealand'Otago is still a very, very good place to be': Student leader says scarfies thrivingHousing and the cost of living remain key issues for Otago's students.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple injuries in Otago crash that has closed State Highway 1Two are injured and one is in a 'serious condition' following a single-vehicle crash.01 Dec 03:09 AM
New Zealand'Swept under the carpet': Mothers horrified after daughters shot at school with BB gun'You expect your child to be safe at school.'28 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: Health officials' unhealthy McDonald’s obsessionOPINION: A fast food fiasco shows some health officials are out of control.27 Nov 07:35 PM
BusinessWānaka McDonald’s: Council to weigh pros and cons in new restaurant rowPotential hoons and garbage concerns for some locals in fast-food proposal.24 Nov 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $3b Dunedin Hospital saga: Broken promises, blown budgets and southern outrageThe figure was absent from the review cited by ministers Reti and Bishop.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportWhat about the horses? Racing organisers jockey for the punters' dollarSouth Island sports wrap: Cup Week, 2000 play Pasifika league-fest, a cricketing dynasty.19 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore arrests as police target Comancheros in drug supply investigationThis brings the total number of arrests to 31 for the operation.14 Nov 03:57 AM
TravelCentral Otago set to be home to NZ’s largest distilleryThe company hopes it will boost the local economy through employment and tourism.13 Nov 01:10 AM
SportDunedin rugby player receives four-year drugs banCustoms intercepts package: Rugby player caught with banned substances.11 Nov 09:18 PM
TravelHow to make the most of 48 hours in Central OtagoNo dilly-dallying - there’s a lot of ground to cover.09 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer finance minister dips into own pocket for Otago Uni scholarshipsGrant Robertson is funding seven new scholarships worth $49,000.07 Nov 11:40 PM