New ZealandTwo arrested after firearm discharged during altercationAnother man, who lived at the same address has also been arrested.20 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skateboarder tasered as he fled, police respond after video goes viralThe video was filmed at a Christchurch skate park - and shows the man taking a heavy fall.19 Feb 11:51 PM
TravelRecord numbers set to attend Dunedin's best one-day music festivalDunedin's having a party and you're invited.19 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandWoman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.17 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandJudge tells Queenstown tattooist to buy a Lotto ticketCharge thrown out after complex tale of missing Nissan revealed17 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandVanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.16 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch superintendent defends police patrols as shop owners rallyThe city's top cop has rebuffed claims that police are 'letting the city down'.15 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on bus on Christchurch southern motorwayThe incident was attended by two fire crews as well and a tanker.15 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandVanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.15 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandMen arrested in Ashburton after being found with offensive weaponsThe men were pulled over for acting in a suspicious matter on Tuesday night.14 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandCyclone could delay start to Otago academic yearCyclone Gabrielle's fallout could make it harder for students to get to uni on time.14 Feb 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandBodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspectDefence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.14 Feb 04:16 AM
Travel15 things you can do during a South Island TripHere is 15 things you can do during a South Island trip. Video / The Flains TravelWatch14 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon: Who killed Mike McGrath? Friend stands trial for murderChristchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.13 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandInvestigators look into suspicious overnight fires at Christchurch’s Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate schoolBoth blazes were minor, according to Fire and Emergency.13 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandCoroner opens inquiry into mental health patient murdering strangerLaisa Waka was killed as she walked home from work.13 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandMan drunk and high on meth threatened to cut out partner’s tongueJustin David Gonscak appeared for sentence in Invercargill District Court last week.13 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandGloriavale trial: member rejects evidence by leavers about slavery, servitude at secretive communityGloriavale member slams leavers' evidence in court, calls claims 'nonsense'.13 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandDriverless shuttle hits the road in QueenstownThe Ohmio Lift shuttle is being promoted as a 'last-mile transport solution'.11 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandOne killed in highway crash at Mataura, SouthlandOne person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 at Mataura.10 Feb 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMainland tales: A day at the sheep salesHerald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch serial fraudster admits $350k conHe's preyed on the elderly, and now Brendon Harris has cost banks more than $350k.10 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandTribesmen MC crackdown: Police disrupt bikie gang’s southern tourPolice have been monitoring notorious group around South Island.10 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Pool lifeguard's stunt with 'drowning' child prompts reviewThe video stunt amassed thousands of views - bosses say it should never have been posted.10 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandCoast to Coast 2023: Hundreds cross starting line of legendary challengeThe extreme endurance race is now in its 41st year of contention.09 Feb 07:29 PM
New ZealandLocal Syrian community heartbroken after quake, worried for familiesWorried families in NZ fear for those they cannot contact after catastrophic quake.09 Feb 07:22 PM
New ZealandSouthland man charged with poisoning more than 200 treesA 54-year-old was charged with criminal damage and will appear in court this month.09 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandFour injured, two seriously following rural Canterbury crashThe collision sparked a large emergency service callout.09 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandDrink-driver’s iPhone dobs him in after car crash by alerting police immediatelyThe driver hit a tree while intoxicated and his phone automatically called police.08 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandSuspicious device brings evacuations, road blocks in ChristchurchPolice have confirmed they are responding to the incident on Ferry Rd.08 Feb 08:22 PM
TravelHotel review: Whales, walks, wines - why Kaikōura should be more than a pitstopWith a beachfront location and luxurious facilities, it's worth lingering longer.08 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolicies thrown on bonfire, huge Pacific drug bust & quake frustration growing | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 February, 2023 PM Chris Hipkins throws policies on the bonfire, half a billion dollar drug bust and frustration growing in Turkey/Syria over quake response in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Feb 04:33 PM
New ZealandStaffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attemptOffenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.07 Feb 08:53 PM