New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after fatal Otago crashThe incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.22 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail termFather avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.22 Dec 01:46 AM
New Zealand‘Super turd’ Cadogan celebrates wastewater projectCentral Otago Mayor dons turd outfit celebrating new wastewater project.22 Dec 12:49 AM
New ZealandTrailer won in raffle given back to hospiceMan wins tipping trailer after buying raffles tickets for the Otago Community Hospice.21 Dec 10:09 PM
New ZealandFragile wetlands near Arrowtown torn up by off-roadersOff-road tracks illegally created by negligent 4WD and off-road motorcyclists at Macetown.21 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandPerson arrested after Christchurch house fire; a second blaze is being investigatedAn 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of wilfully setting fire to property.21 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced to supervision on drug, violence chargesWoman who has distanced herself from substance abuse says 'meth is the devil'.21 Dec 07:44 PM
New ZealandTwo critically injured, one airlifted to hospital, after Canterbury crashPolice were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.21 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandSurgeon surrenders practising certificate after attempting to murder landlordDr Ian Dallison fired a shot at his landlord hours after he was adjudicated bankrupt.21 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies just after police alerted to 'manner of riding'Road blocked while police investigate.20 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandTeacher had 'no idea' boy on school visit was missingBoy on first school visit found wandering in street by mum, Ministry of Education notified20 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandWilful and fraudulent: Wannabe private eye who operated without licence sanctionedShane Casbolt was fined, reprimanded and had his security guard approvals cancelled.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimesJury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.20 Dec 03:43 AM
TravelNZ cities named some of the world's best destinations for New Year’s EveIt's confirmed, NZ puts on a world-class NYE celebration.19 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocentJule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.19 Dec 10:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Ngai Tahu concerns for native taonga with ocean warming and acidificationOPINION: The marine realm is witnessing the largest climate impacts.19 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandFour cars collide, injuring one and causing delays on Christchurch motorwayMultiple emergency service vehicles responded.19 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandEye surgeon burst into former landlord’s home before firing shotHours after he was made bankrupt Dr Ian Dallison attempted to murder his former landlord.19 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandSex offender to stay behind bars - Parole Board says 'no progress' since sentencingA dangerous sex offender has made no progress after more than 10 years behind bars.18 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: Virtual tour of completed Christ Church Cathedral releasedThe $154 million restoration project to rebuild the cathedral is under way.18 Dec 09:52 PM
New ZealandBack-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters are set to get a pay rise for ChristmasThe protracted industrial dispute is on track to be resolved by the end of next week.17 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandTornado rips through Alexandra, damaging 4 homesOne house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.17 Dec 07:12 AM
New ZealandMany hospital patients waiting 24 hours-plus for a bed - nurses' unionA rise in Covid cases, ED admittance and staff illness are all factors, the union says.16 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandExhausted trucker claims ‘horrific’ working hoursA South Island trucking company is under investigation over a whistleblower’s claim.16 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob ‘take over’ Christchurch Hospital ICU, visiting mother claimsPolice said they were responding to a family harm incident at the hospital.16 Dec 06:29 PM
New Zealand‘They didn’t do enough’: Boy dies after being sent home twice with PamolAlivia McRae claims if Nelson Hospital did early blood tests, her son would have survived.16 Dec 06:27 PM
TravelWe came, we saw, we rode the world's most resplendent trainsTake a look inside some of the world's most extravagant trains.16 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandTaxi driver questions industry's safety networkPassenger service representatives say safety is 'absolutely' a problem.16 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandJohn MacDonald: Youth crime - are we reaping what we sow?OPINION: It seems all year we’ve been talking about why kids get into trouble.15 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandFocus: Your Christmas weather for 2022NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino reveals what weather is in store across Aotearoa this Christmas, plus what’s ahead for the rest of summer. Video / NZ Herald / NIWA Watch15 Dec 11:02 PM
New ZealandFatal stabbing: Woman charged with tampering with evidenceNigel Wilson was walking his dog when he was allegedly stabbed multiple times.15 Dec 10:46 PM
New ZealandYoung jockey killed in race an ‘incredible horsewoman’Megan Taylor, 26, was passionate about eventing and was described as 'full of life'.15 Dec 10:18 PM
