New ZealandSouth Island towns lose power after helicopter strikes transmission linesA crop-dusting helicopter caused a power outage in Lake Tekapo and Albury this morning.30 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandParaglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fallEmergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.30 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist found guilty of 17 charges after record jury deliberationsA jury has reached a decision on whether a Chch man is guilty of a raft of rapes.30 Sep 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warningsMonth's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.29 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandMan's body found after drifting boat reported in MarlboroughThe man's body was found in the water a short time after first responders arrived.29 Sep 06:22 AM
New ZealandFive hurt in Canterbury road crash; two helicopters fly injured to hospitalHato Hone St John said five people were taken to hospital via road and helicopter.28 Sep 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt: How the voters fell out of love with the political heavyweightBen Tomsett speaks to old friends and political allies on a remarkable career.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny start across country to holiday week but rain, snow snap loomsMake the most of the fine weather ahead of the next stormy spell to hit midweek.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnorkeller reported missing off Kaikōura coastPolice were first notified around 4:50pm.28 Sep 07:53 AM
New ZealandMultiple people injured after boat sinks in SouthlandTwo people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.28 Sep 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Special warning issued for snow enthusiasts after series of avalanchesTwo serious avalanches this week left one person buried and another dead in the south.27 Sep 08:37 PM
New Zealand'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closureOne staff member described the plant like a family.27 Sep 05:30 AM
Employment'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
Lifestyle'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum on life after escaping GloriavalePearl Valor, her husband and their five children left Gloriavale three years ago.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shockIn the worst reaction, the customer collapsed outside the café before being treated at ED.26 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandAvalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.26 Sep 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
Travel newsTech blackout: Methven has a 'meth' problemVisitors keen to explore the town's 'natural highs' are coming up short.26 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandSevere stormy conditions to strike parts of NZ, what's in store for school holidays?Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.26 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandECan chair resigns after council car reportedly caught speeding 678 timesScott's resignation takes effect Friday, when Craig Pauling will be acting chairman.26 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after North Canterbury crash, police confirmThe single-vehicle crash was reported at 8pm yesterday.25 Sep 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to dieThe young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.25 Sep 08:24 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing tripThe victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.25 Sep 03:45 AM
EnvironmentCritically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this monthOne of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.25 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern AlpsOne person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Sep 02:53 AM
New Zealand'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strainA total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.25 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandSpring storm: Fresh bout of heavy rain, gales and snow to sweep up NZMultiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.25 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Moving': Brother of freed Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens floored by global supportChris Mehrtens wants to thank all those who helped raise $30,000 over the last 24 hours.25 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandCTV building collapse: Design company owner's oversight of inexperienced engineer 'virtually non-existent'Complaint upheld against boss of company behind design of ill-fated CTV building in Chch.25 Sep 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCMeet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby teamSouth Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.24 Sep 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic development opportunity': Head Hunters gang pad sells for bargain $378kThe former Head Hunters pad was listed as a ‘desirable corner site’.24 Sep 06:51 AM
New Zealand‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampageWild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.24 Sep 04:38 AM
