New Zealand'Major health and safety risk': Nursing students cover shifts at Dunedin HospitalStudents called in to cover shifts at Dunedin Hospital because of staff shortages.27 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandVicious police officer assault: Flurry of 40 punches before brave bystander jumps inAfter brutal bashing, attacker tells cop: "I'm sorry, can we call it quits and I'll go".27 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 27 July, 2022 From ram-raids to smash and grabs, wild weather hammers the South and the bill Act wants to see go up in smoke in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jul 07:32 PM
New Zealand'Distasteful... repugnant': Mayor slams transgender concernsA woman raises concern about use of changing rooms at public pool, to mayor's disgust.26 Jul 06:24 PM
New ZealandAxe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroledAnthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.26 Jul 06:06 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence on standby as wild weather hits southDunedin residents were still being advised to be cautious after overnight rain.26 Jul 05:50 PM
PropertyDunedin looks to hook in the exec class with NZ's 'cheapest' expensive homesNew arrivals to the city are a key source of buyers, say agents.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKirsty Bentley cold case: New police theory in high-profile murder mysteryPolice offer $100k reward and pursue 'stranger-type abduction' theory.26 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandArmy on standby: Heavy rain forecast activates emergency response centresDunedin and North Otago residents warned of heavy rain.26 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandWastewater tests suggest peak Omicron wave has passedA steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.25 Jul 06:38 PM
New ZealandFrustrated Air NZ passengers spend more than $1000 to get home after 'perfect storm' of delaysThe airline is offering stranded passengers accommodation and alternative travel options.25 Jul 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristchurch boom: Hamilton Jet bucks trends, cashes in on global demandSymbol of Kiwi ingenuity seeks new factory – and desperate for fresh workers.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Heavy rain, winds, floods, power outages; warnings of worse to comeHeavy rain and high winds continue to pummel parts of NZ.25 Jul 06:20 AM
New ZealandDriver blames burrito for crash while driving drunk'I had a couple of beers and was distracted while eating my burrito'.25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin death still being treated as unexplainedInformation is still unclear after Dunedin man died after a serious assault.24 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandGloriavale milk row: No child labour used on farms, court hearsLosing $9m a year contract would be 'devastating if not fatal blow' for community.24 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandWorkplace death: 'They got it horribly wrong'Company faces huge fine and compensation after contractor dies falling from roof.24 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandBusted: More than 200 bar managers suspended for drink-drive offencesOne third of bar managers suspended for bad behaviour are drink drivers.24 Jul 06:46 PM
New ZealandAnother rainmaker: Heavy deluge, damaging winds forecast for much of NZExpect clouds and sporadic showers today, but it's only going to get worse.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirport chaos: Flight cancellations leave travellers stranded to end school holidaysTravellers waited for up to four hours today to get new flights scheduled.24 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'unexplained' death at Christchurch propertyAn autopsy is expected to be carried out on Monday.24 Jul 03:25 AM
Sport'I'm feeling for two fine men': All Blacks axe two coachesJason Ryan has been named as the All Blacks new forwards coach.24 Jul 01:17 AM
PropertyRush to snap up holiday homes pushes up prices $300KChristchurch buyers are diving into Akaroa's housing market.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAppeal after meteor lights up Canterbury skySome residents in the area reported seeing a bright green light and hearing a sonic boom.23 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandWife knew her 'honest and kind' husband had died after call went unansweredWife knew immediately the Deborah Bay death was loving husband of 35 years23 Jul 02:19 AM
New Zealand'No normal accident': Man dies after being beaten, run over by vehicleHealth worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.21 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandBuilder faces $300,000 tax evasion allegationsThe man appeared in court this morning facing 40 charges.21 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandMother terrorised: Daughter barred from contacting herObsessive-compulsive disorder compels woman to repeatedly terrorise her mother.21 Jul 06:24 PM
New Zealand'Mumma died because she got very ill': Devastated husband speaks outCanterbury man speaks about wife's suicide after perinatal depression, anxiety battle21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDiesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance proceduresTalleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.21 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandOperation Cobalt: Raid nets 'armed, dangerous' Killer Beez associateLoaded gun and drugs found after police raid house.21 Jul 02:15 AM
Sport'Mad Magpie' cricket thug re-called for sentencingWicket-keeper has 11 assault convictions, including punching an umpire in the head.20 Jul 07:02 PM
New Zealand$300,000 worth of meth found in Lego boxThe meth has an estimated street value of between $250,000 and $300,000.20 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandAnti-water bottling campaigners overturn consentsConsents had allowed companies to extract billions of litres a year.20 Jul 02:00 AM