New ZealandMan killed by falling branch while trimming treePolice were called to the rural property last night.16 Aug 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial report: How Dickason family's new life in NZ descended into tragedy and heartbreakHerald senior crime journalist Sam Sherwood reports on a tragedy in small town NZ.16 Aug 04:47 AM
New Zealand‘Help! We've buried the wrong cat'Family had finished burying a tabby they thought was theirs when it turned up.16 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandUniversity scientists mount eleventh-hour bid to avoid job cutsAcademics fear job cuts in Otago University's geology department will have wide impacts.15 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao homicide case: Man charged with murder appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe accused cannot speak or read English, his lawyer told the court today.15 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandHarold the Giraffe's caravan for saleTricky time for the West Coast Life Education operation, which relies on sponsors to run.15 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandWoman admits stabbing partner 22 times in the bathShe then messaged her kids to say sorry and transferred $45,000.14 Aug 10:53 PM
New ZealandChristchurch buildings evacuated after digger hits gas mainPolice are working to cordon the area off.14 Aug 09:23 PM
New ZealandMurder charge laid in case of Yanfei Bao; police seek spade, clothesPolice believe a brand new spade and clothing items were disposed of in Christchurch.14 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fire crews spend the night tackling ‘well-involved’ house blazeIt took firefighters the best part of an hour to lessen the flames.14 Aug 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Well done': Judge praises man who headbutted harasserHe said the world would be safer if more people stepped in when women were being harassed.14 Aug 07:57 PM
New ZealandFrank Film: Looking for New Zealand’s most elusive birdBuckingham has been on the trail of the South Island kōkako since 1977.14 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch artist goes viral for epic shopping trolley journeyJack Carden took the cart across mountains, beaches and even into a lake.14 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandTimaru sudden death ‘unexplained’: PolicePolice are speaking with a number of people in relation to the sudden death.14 Aug 01:53 AM
New ZealandPolice temporarily pause search for Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.14 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandMissing man posted cryptic note on front door before disappearanceNeighbours say the man was often friendly and chatty before he vanished.13 Aug 11:07 PM
TravelThe VIP treatment: What to expect on a private tour of Tiraki WinesMarlborough's Longfield Farm is home to both Tiraki Wines and Longfield Gardens.13 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand63-year-old missing for three weeks in ChristchurchChristchurch police appeal for sightings of a 63yo man who has been missing three weeks.13 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandHoiho losing battle to fishing vesselsHoiho face a multitude of threats, including overlap with fishing vessels.12 Aug 10:27 PM
New ZealandFreezing temperatures, fresh snow to hit tonightThe North Island ski fields can expect a light dusting of snow.12 Aug 09:56 PM
TravelWinter is often the West Coast's driest season – go, go now!Home to some of NZ's must-see landmarks and notably light on tourists right now.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandStudent flat up in flames in Riccarton, ChristchurchA house fire is blazing on Wharenui Road in Riccarton.12 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandRepeat offender threw victim like ‘rag doll’A repeat offender who wanted to strangle a woman and see her come back to life is jailed.11 Aug 11:54 PM
New ZealandHomeless abandoned in Dunedin’s houses of horrorHomeless people are being crammed into Dunedin horror houses without the care they need.11 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandTeen mum fighting for life in hospital after horror crashGypsy-Rose Walker is on life support after a crash that killed one of her friends.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: ‘Damning’ review into mental health service reveals ‘toxic’ workplace, staff dread going to workThe union says Te Whatu Ora needs to either urgently hire more staff or close the unit.11 Aug 06:22 AM
New ZealandRaging neighbour attacks contractors with nail-tipped plankThe neighbour took afront to the builders removing an old fence from a property next door.11 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandParalysed teen takes ACC fight to Court of AppealACC and two courts have denied his claims. Now the case will go to the Court of Appeal.11 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandBrief blue sky reprieve: Severe frosts for NI, new polar blast in wingsSub-zero temperatures are expected for many parts of the country tomorrow.11 Aug 12:12 AM
New Zealand'I want to go to jail': Death threats and assault get offender locked upGerald Davis has been sentenced to 14 months' jail for the assault.10 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandEpidemiologist who allegedly tried to murder ex-partner took her own life: inquestChristchurch woman was found dead by her son on May 9, 2018.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParaglider airlifted to hospital after crashing in Cardrona ValleyFire and Emergency NZ sent two crews from Wanaka. St John sent an ambulance and chopper.10 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandNo reparation for theft victimsAn Invercargill man has been sentenced to 19 months’ jail for his crimes.10 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandSouth Island wakes to winter wonderland Snow has closed five of the country’s highways and a main North Island route is expected to be hit with more than a day’s worth of snow as a cold front creeps up the country. Vdeio / NZHeraldWatch09 Aug 11:50 PM
