New ZealandPolice raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroomPolice said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.08 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in crash in Hope, Tasman DistrictThe single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.07 Aug 06:43 PM
New ZealandMines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide localsFrank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.07 Aug 06:00 PM
CrimeThe Dickason Family Tragedy: Herald podcast revisits Timaru triple murderHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murder of the Dickason children.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRelease of captive NZ pilot in Papua remains ‘top priority’ for Government after killing of fellow KiwiNZ Government seeks answers over how separatist rebels killed chopper pilot.07 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandSurvivors of Riverton boating tragedy now recovering at homeThree people lost their lives when a boat capsized on the Riverton bar on Saturday.06 Aug 10:51 PM
New Zealand'No more bloodshed': Liberation leader's plea after Kiwi pilot shot dead in PapuaHis family say he was 'the most caring and loving husband and dad'.06 Aug 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibilityHis family say he was "the most caring and loving husband and dad".06 Aug 06:42 AM
New Zealand'I will love you forever': Devastated parents of ice rink fall victim farewell daughterHer father says wearing helmets on the school trip should have been enforced.06 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'unexplained' death in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to a property at about 11am today.06 Aug 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Great family man': Kiwi chopper pilot killed by Papua rebels an experienced South Island airmanGunmen murdered the pilot as he touched down in a remote area.06 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandBoating tragedy: Community reels after capsize kills three local identitiesThree people were killed when the boat capsized just 100m from shore on Saturday.05 Aug 09:45 PM
New ZealandLachie Jones coronial inquest: Second part of investigation into toddler's death to beginJones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.05 Aug 06:50 PM
New Zealand'Huge hole': Riverton boat victims named as beloved couple and respected architectA husband, wife and respected architect died after their boat capsized on Riverton bar.05 Aug 08:21 AM
New ZealandTriple murderer Lauren Dickason appeals convictionsWill she be deported once released from prison?05 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInteractive reveals house prices by school zones in ChristchurchWe've calculated how much it costs to buy a house by school zone across the city.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRiverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vesselCoastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.04 Aug 07:56 AM
New ZealandHelmet rule introduced at ice skating rink where teen suffered fatal injuryThe teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.04 Aug 06:37 AM
New ZealandRiverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reelingCommunity is in shock, says mayor.03 Aug 08:23 PM
New Zealand41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslipsAuckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.02 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silenceMichelle Officer gives exclusive interview, speaks of loss, heartbreak and accusations.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVideo emerges of students assaulting man, forcing him to eat pet food in vigilante attackA top Christchurch boys' school is investigating after a video of an assault emerged.02 Aug 02:08 AM
New Zealand'The work does not stop': Govt vows to continue terrorism prevention work in wake of Chch mosque attacksThe announcement was made in Christchurch this morning.01 Aug 11:22 PM
New Zealand‘Distressing’: Probe after video circulates of cat thrown from moving carIt follows a string of similar incidents this year alone.01 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandPolice release description of man sought after elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attackThe victim sustained serious head and facial injuries and remains in hospital.01 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandMan who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison releasePeter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.01 Aug 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen dies after ice skating tragedyThe teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.31 Jul 10:17 PM
New ZealandBehind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens nextThe discovery of her remains brings some closure but the police case is far from over.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNot sex - rape: First of 15 complainants tells jury about experience with alleged serial sex offenderThe trial for alleged serial rapist31 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.31 Jul 04:38 AM
New ZealandCelebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shockedAmadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.31 Jul 04:28 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': 13-year-old suffers 'unsurvivable' head injury after ice-skating fallWhanau are devastated after accident on school outing.31 Jul 01:56 AM
New Zealand'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate WoolshedTe Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.30 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expectedThe Christchurch real estate agent had been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 08:12 PM
