New ZealandShow Day: When country comes to townNZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.16 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFirm to pay $735k over truck driver's deathThe judge apologised to victims as sentencing was more than six years after the accident.16 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdownBayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.15 Nov 10:26 PM
New ZealandHunt for new Gore District Council CEO heats upFormer council chief financial officer announces his intention to seek the top job.15 Nov 07:07 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver at almost seven times legal limitPolice were called to a Perth St property in Oamaru at 2pm on November 10.15 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandOfficers who apprehended Christchurch shooter believed he had bombs in his vehicleA radio transcript read to the Coroners Court: 'We’ve got one offender'.15 Nov 07:02 AM
New Zealand'I was so high': Man 'ransacked' golf shed in full hazmat suitThe man was 'so high' he left his wallet and ID behind in the shed.14 Nov 09:25 PM
New ZealandWhich National League football clubs are pushing young Kiwi talent the most?Revealed: Which National League clubs give teenage footballers the most and least time.14 Nov 08:40 PM
New Zealand'It was horrific': Spooked horse breaks rider's eye socket, cheekboneA sea lion roared at the horse rider when she accidentally rode into its view.14 Nov 06:59 PM
KahuNgāi Tahu CEO Tumahai steps down after six yearsLisa Tumahai is challenging the next generation of Ngāi Tahu to step up.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrawl leads to multiple arrests at Addington Cup DayThousands dressed up for the biggest day on Canterbury’s social calendar.14 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandGroup of locals band together to save rural Southland pubThe Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.14 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandDunedin school lockdown lifted, nothing of concern found - policeThe school received a threat by email around 8.45am.13 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Abhorrent behaviour': Teen Labour candidate reveals death threatsEthan Reille received verbal abuse and via email.13 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandClaim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmersSpringvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.13 Nov 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRoad to the Cup: An inside look into training a championThe Herald heads to the beach at dawn as harness-racing hopefuls train on sand and surf.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Could’ve died': Helicopter pilot who flew into high tension wire finedCallum Fisher was flying an Airbus AS350 on the return leg of a scenic flight.13 Nov 06:33 AM
New ZealandIsrael-Hamas war: NZ mayor leads calls for ceasefire‘No enduring peace may be secured by war’, mayor says in open letter.13 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandMan who vanished with cryptic note on door last sighted 640km away63-year-old Stewart Willis is believed to have been spotted near Te Anau last month.12 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandCup Day fashion: A top judge reveals what's hot and what's notFashion in the field judge gives tips and trends ahead of Cup Day in Christchurch.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandHot and bothered: Fan thief brandished 'gun' at shop staffAs temperatures climbed on Saturday, a Dunedin man stole fans while waving a firearm.12 Nov 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': Nelson homicide victim remembered by loved onesWhiri Barton died after an incident on Friday night, police are investigating.12 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandBar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' woundA fight broke out after the offender had consumed up to 20 drinks and got aggressive.12 Nov 07:11 PM
LifestyleThe global stars that annoyed NZ's small townsHell hath no fury like a small town New Zealand community going up against an A-lister.12 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandRain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coastHeavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.11 Nov 11:48 PM
New Zealand‘The numbers double every week’: Hundreds gather in Dunedin to urge for ceasefire in pro-Palestine rallyHundreds of people gathered in Dunedin to demand a ceasefire in Palestine.11 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandFatal crash near Ashburton - one dead, police investigatingPolice have confirmed one person died in the crash.10 Nov 11:28 PM
KahuWētā Workshop creates giant figure of West Coast warriorDescendants of Poutini Ngāi Tahu chief Tūhuru bless Pounamu Pathway.10 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandFormer council candidate harassed, photographed neighboursGervais O’Reilly made numerous complaints to Waitaki District Council about neighbours.10 Nov 07:08 PM
New ZealandNowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrestedThe man, who has an extensive criminal history, had nowhere to go.10 Nov 06:21 PM
New ZealandStrategy to help injured victims at mosque not clearly communicatedAOS medic says he was not aware of a "load and go" strategy to help worshippers.10 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandFarmers have their say on council plansORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.09 Nov 07:50 PM
New ZealandDunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'09 Nov 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I thought I would be shot': Police officer's tearful retelling of terror attackPolice feared for her life as the first responder to the scene.09 Nov 02:32 AM
