New ZealandDwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.15 Feb 07:51 AM
New ZealandMan who went missing from care facility foundThe patient was on escorted leave when he went missing.15 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandTax dodge repeat: Company director convicted second time, jailed for $560k for unpaid PAYELeslie John McKenzie has been sentenced to two and a half years in jail.15 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandAlcoholic lemonade given to Dunedin students frustrates policeCompany gave free alcoholic lemonade to a student party on Castle St.14 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandFirefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threatPolice are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.14 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandHow did the Port Hills fire start?An investigation is under way to determine what caused the massive blaze.14 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Where to get help and what you need to knowA public health warning has been issued and evacuation centres set up.14 Feb 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Completely devastated': Port Hills fire hits Adventure ParkThe park was at the centre of the 2017 fires.14 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandCouple who lost home in 2017 fire evacuated again weeks after moving backDoug and Vikki Pflaum took seven years to rebuild their home following the 2017 fires.14 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.14 Feb 10:17 AM
New Zealand'Crisis contagion': Expert weighs in on supermarkets rats and mice problemsCrisis management expert says industry is at risk of 'crisis contagion'.14 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiller mum Lauren Dickason could be sentenced in MarchThe Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Grossly insensitive': Swastika raised on top of workshopPolice alerted after image came to their attention on Monday.14 Feb 02:04 AM
New ZealandTragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversaryMark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.13 Feb 10:02 PM
KahuKapa haka finding its groove in the South IslandKapa haka is taking off in the South Island13 Feb 09:36 PM
New ZealandSinger of top Kiwi band pleads guilty to refusing blood testThe Feelers lead singer has pleaded guilty to refusing a blood test.13 Feb 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' over claim mental health worker paid addicted, bipolar patient for sexPatient disclosed she was a sex worker, mental health staffer later made booking with her.13 Feb 01:33 AM
New Zealand'No one’s forgotten about him': Playground built in honour of young child who died suddenlyZeke King passed away at just 14 months old from Sudden Unexplained Death in Children.13 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandGame of love: Couple tie the knot at Timezone arcadeThe newlyweds took on each other on in bumper cars, mini golf and bowling.13 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandElderly woman flips car in early morning crashAn elderly woman was left trapped in her vehicle after a crash early this morning.13 Feb 12:30 AM
New Zealand$11,000 gold necklace stolen from Dunedin jewellerTwo men allegedly posed as customers before running off with the expensive necklace.12 Feb 11:55 PM
New Zealand$750k spent, nothing to show: Govt cost-cutting hits schoolsFrustrated principal says build is back to square one.12 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandOh, rats: Dunedin supermarket closed for fourth day as pest control continuesAround 21 rats had been caught in the store over the past week.12 Feb 09:16 PM
KahuNgai Tahu sees potential opportunities in spaceTāwhaki National Aerospace Centre fuses of tradition and innovation12 Feb 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Abhorrent': Offender caught filming men in showers avoids jailThe offender was caught after one man saw the cellphone sticking above a shower door.12 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandInvestigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involvedThe river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.12 Feb 07:39 PM
KahuUniversity of Otago appoints first Deputy-Vice Chancellor MāoriJacinta Ruru has been appointed as the University of Otago's Deputy-Vice Chancellor Māori.12 Feb 05:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Video shows mouse sitting in salad at Countdown, MPI investigatingWoolworths confirmed the incident occurred at the Eastgate store in Christchurch.12 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandWonky Box's South Island expansion on trackWonky Box team employs 17 southerners, including an on-the-ground grower liaison.12 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand13 rats caught at Dunedin Countdown over weekend, employee speaks outAn employee has said the initial response to the rat infestation was slow.12 Feb 12:23 AM
New Zealand‘His children and I were his world’: Widow left to raise three kids after father killed in crashIn a terrible coincidence, both drivers who were killed worked for the same company.11 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandFuture of popular holiday park 'in limbo', residents want answers from iwi ownersNgāi Tahu, owner of the land, hasn't revealed its plan for the future of the site.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after car rolls on to train tracks in CanterburyPolice responded to the crash on Glasnevin Rd at 2.30pm.11 Feb 03:53 AM
New ZealandFijian government signs deal with NZ firm to boost medicinal cannabis sectorThe New Zealand company plans to invest a minimum of $65m in Fiji's cannabis sector.11 Feb 01:14 AM