New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Dunedin city leaders call for support as vulnerable teen discharged with no home to go to'Our city should be judged by how it treats people and this poor boy needs help.'25 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandKiller mum's $700k legal aid bill - and why taxpayers are not done paying her lawyersHerald reveals taxpayers footed triple murderer's $700K - and rising - legal aid bill.25 Oct 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Insanely traumatic': Kiwi paedophile allowed to live with childrenHe's deemed a moderate risk of reoffending. Now he's allowed to live with children.25 Oct 05:34 PM
New ZealandOne killed in crash near WaiholaEmergency services including a helicopter responded to the scene.25 Oct 07:15 AM
New ZealandStudent who was sexually groomed calls for ban on teacher-student social media contactThere have been 148 reports of sexual teacher-student relationships in last six years.25 Oct 03:02 AM
TravelDeadly cruise Ruby Princess 'shouldn't have sailed' rules courtA cruise that left 28 people dead has been condemned by a court.25 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandSnow to sea level: Central, southern regions prepare for polar blastMetService has issued more than 20 weather warnings and watches.25 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandMarch 15 inquest: 111 call made minutes after gunman's manifesto sent to PMParts of the gunman's now-banned livestream played at the mosque attack coronial inquest.25 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandPolice nab wanted man after recognising him as they walked through mallThe man allegedly entered a dairy demanding money before fleeing with nothing.24 Oct 07:35 PM
New ZealandInquest into Christchurch terror attack screens approved segments of gunman's GoPro footageParts of the gunman's now-banned livestream played at the mosque attack coronial inquest.24 Oct 04:38 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after after multi-car collision on SH1, North CanterburyThe occupants of one vehicle became trapped after the crash, which happened about 4pm.24 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandInquest into Christchurch terror attack begins in Christchurch, aims to 'shine a light' on the massacreA six-week coronial inquest into the mosque attacks is set to begin in Christchurch.23 Oct 11:36 PM
New ZealandDunedin sportsman accused of serious assaultThe 25-year-old faces a serious domestic violence allegation.23 Oct 10:49 PM
TravelDoes this unknown NZ rail journey really rival the Trans-Siberian Express?Flesh-eating giant penguins are one of NZ's forgotten relics. Like our passenger railway.23 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandLola now category 5 cyclone in Pacific; 'polar blast' to sweep NZ'Bitterly cold' conditions due to hit the South Island.23 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandWoman assaulted by former lover after calling off affairThe man forcefully removed a necklace and punched the woman in the head twice.23 Oct 06:53 PM
New Zealand‘Could they have been saved?’ - Inquest into Christchurch terror attack begins as families ask for answersSix-week coronial inquest in March 15, 2019 terror attacks set to begin in Christchurch.23 Oct 05:57 PM
TravelThe Grand Catlins Express - Christchurch to Invercargill by railA section of the 14-day rail epic, traversing New Zealand by train with Pukekohe Travel. Video / Thomas BywaterWatch23 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelBe the first to zipline across Kaikōura this DecemberMake like an albatross and soar across Kaikōura with EcoZip Adventures.22 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandDisappearing dotterel nests: Defence Force exercise implicatedThe NZDF confirmed it used the riverbed for driver training this week.21 Oct 09:34 PM
New Zealand$160K worth of cocaine found in Waimate drugs bustPolice found marijuana, meth, MDMA and about 320g of cocaine and stolen goods.21 Oct 07:49 PM
New ZealandWildlife tour company applies for permit, sea lion and fur seal toursClearwater Wildlife Tours Ltd has applied for a marine mammal permit.21 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandTop harness racing driver diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer at 33The harness racing fraternity is launching a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.21 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandFamily of car crash victim thank Central Otago teen for CPR effortsA family are grateful to a teen who performed CPR on the victim in a bid to save his life.21 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandKiwi man missing in Sydney, whānau make desperate plea for informationKiwi man Shane Matthews is missing in Sydney and his family are appealing for help.20 Oct 10:48 PM
TravelHow to ensure you leave no trace this sunny seasonThese principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.20 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandWoman ‘ripped to pieces’ with grief after husband’s death'Grant was fiercely protective of his family and he died protecting us.'20 Oct 07:29 PM
New Zealand'He died protecting us': Two years jail for Momona stabbing deathBrodie Graham Champion pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Grant Jopson.19 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandTrain collides with car in CanterburyThe crash is the third incident involving a train in the region this week.19 Oct 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Sketchy': Parents furious after principal’s husband's sex offending revelations mishandled'What else could they be sweeping under the rug from parents of the school?'19 Oct 09:57 PM
New Zealand'Less than three months for each kid': Father of teen killed by mate furious at parole decision'The system is about the living, not the dead,' father says after driver serves 16 months.19 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandChristchurch terrorist's sentencing, why coroner set to hold six-week inquestHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Christchurch terrorist sentencing.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured after skydiving accident near Mt CookInjured skydiver a camera operator for a company that films people as they jump.19 Oct 07:47 AM