New ZealandWeather: Gale and heavy rain warningsWet and wild weather to hit almost a week after ex-Cyclone Gita.25 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandTourist in court with two broken arms pleads guilty to dangerous drivingOverseas driver had been caught driving at 140kmh just two days before crash.23 Feb 11:09 PM
AgribusinessError has farmers growing crop linked to cow deathsA mistake led to 556 farmers growing crops, which previously caused liver disease in cows.22 Feb 05:18 PM
New ZealandNZ's top teacher encourages kids to argueNo one shrugs their shoulders or says "I dunno" in Katie Pennicott's class.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAurora set to light up southern skiesStargazers are expected to get a show tonight - if clouds don't get in the way.16 Feb 08:37 AM
New ZealandInvercargill assault: One with serious injuriesA person has serious injuries after an alleged assault in Invercargill.16 Feb 06:30 AM
WorldWelsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P ShowFierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show31 Jan 03:01 AM
AgribusinessDrought hits Southland and OtagoDamien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.30 Jan 03:19 AM
New ZealandIllegal spotlighters shoot near campersPolice in Southland are on the hunt for illegal spotlighters who shot at a ute.23 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandFire threatens power to Tiwai Pt aluminium smelterA fire has been raging overnight in scrubland on Tiwai Peninsula.22 Jan 04:27 PM
New Zealand100-hectare blaze on Tiwai Pt, near BluffFirefighters battling huge blaze within 500m of Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter.22 Jan 08:51 AM
New ZealandThousands of mystery late-night calls cause concernSpark has confirmed it's aware of thousands of calls nationwide in the past few days.17 Jan 09:30 PM
EnvironmentTotal fire ban now in force across Otago and SouthlandThere is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.16 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandOur Jekyll and Hyde summer continuesFour seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmber-Lee: episode five full transcriptThis week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer bummer: Holiday spots in for another drenchingUh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.11 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandAmber-Lee: episode three full transcriptThis week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandArson suspected in Invercargill house fireA Southland home was badly damaged by a blaze that tore through it overnight.08 Jan 04:26 PM
New ZealandAmber-Lee case: podcast transcripts releasedThis week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChasing Ghosts: Amber-Lee transcripts releasedThe Herald is publishing the full transcripts of Chasing Ghosts, the case of Amber-Lee.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the world's southernmost mosqueThe Herald visits the southernmost mosque in the world.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve weather: Fine for mostNew Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken widow organises funeral on anniversaryFisherman collapsed and died in the water as horrified wife watched on.28 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandChild in hospital after eating toxic berriesA child required medical attention after eating tutu berries on Christmas Day.26 Dec 06:05 AM
New ZealandStabbed pensioner: 'I saw blood just running out'Pensioner Warren McKenzie was stabbed in the chest 3mm from a major artery.25 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessCashing in on Xmas disappointment: Kiwis try to flick off 'unwanted gifts'From high-end prezzies to commercial dross, unwanted gifts go on sale24 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Barclay refused to co-operate with police three timesFresh details of Barclay's refusal are contained in newly released documents.19 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandKiller slammed for blaming his victimKiller's court statement draws ire of groups that battle domestic violence.18 Dec 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Grave injustice': Survivor of killer cop speaks outSurvivor Garry Duggan's reaction to the man who tried to kill him.17 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland's quarter of a million dollar car parkNot even the real estate agent selling the park expected it to go for so much.14 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandNZ teacher banned after 'sexual grooming' texts to girl'It would be super romantic': Teacher invites young girl to hot pools.07 Dec 06:54 PM
New ZealandCampervan on wrong side of road for 45 minsA trip to the beach had a terrifying end for one Southland family.04 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandThree missing Vietnamese fishermen foundThree fishermen missing after a colleague was found dead on their boat have been found.28 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered after showing boys orgasm videoShe did it "because kids get so bored with learning about the basic stuff".22 Nov 08:47 PM
