Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match
The stock agent died in hospital after the accident.
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Former Black Caps captain Chris Cairns hit by another medical setback
It comes after a string of struggles, including spinal stroke and cancer.
'He was having sex with me but I wasn’t awake': The first four women testify at serial rape trial
Former footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.
Southland beat Otago to begin NPC campaign
Southland got the better of their local rivals in the opening fixture of the competition.
'A year of hell': Teen victim and dad speak after Christchurch youth sex offender trial
A teenage girl who was sexually assaulted has shared her story - and an important message.
'The world feels a little darker': Fundraiser for family after ski patroller’s death
Konrad Apanowicz suffered a medical emergency while ski touring in NZ.
Christchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines funding
Government will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.
'Blood on their hands': Father of baby who died suddenly warned OT infant 'not safe' before tragedy
Police investigating the death of a 2-month-old boy say the death is 'unexplained'.
'I don't believe in hoodoos': First XV grudge match between old Christchurch rivals returns
The Herald looks ahead to Saturday's crunch semifinal.
Sex toys and dirty nappies among things some try to recycle
But the biggest headache for the council’s waste team isn’t the downright dirty.
Rapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'
Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.
Dunedin police investigate claims knife pulled on teenager
Crime and safety at the Dunedin bus hub has been a rising issue in recent months.
Trial ends for Christchurch schoolboy accused of multiple rapes
Teen did not deny offending against schoolgirls after four days of Youth Court trial.
Police raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroom
Police said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.
Thunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passes
The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.
More than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zones
Education Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.
Mines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide locals
Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
Poorest Kiwi kids going without healthy food, study finds
Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.
The Dickason Family Tragedy: Herald podcast revisits Timaru triple murder
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murder of the Dickason children.
Release of captive NZ pilot in Papua remains ‘top priority’ for Government after killing of fellow Kiwi
NZ Government seeks answers over how separatist rebels killed chopper pilot.
Top watchdog shames two schools; worries some student enrolments, suspensions not fair
Ombudsman rebukes Auckland’s St Peter’s College and Christchurch’s Cashmere High.
Survivors of Riverton boating tragedy now recovering at home
Three people lost their lives when a boat capsized on the Riverton bar on Saturday.
'No more bloodshed': Liberation leader's plea after Kiwi pilot shot dead in Papua
His family say he was 'the most caring and loving husband and dad'.
Mass bleaching of NZ marine sponges largest ever recorded globally
A new study estimates the 2022 bleaching cut the population by close to half.
Councillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mail
Jamie Arbuckle says he received 'a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities'.
'Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibility
His family say he was "the most caring and loving husband and dad".
Police investigating ‘unexplained’ infant death in North Canterbury
Spokesperson says baby died on Monday morning and an autopsy has been performed.
Lachie Jones inquest: 'The most likely explanation is drowning' - expert
The inquest has entered its second fixture.
'I will love you forever': Devastated parents of ice rink fall victim farewell daughter
Her father says wearing helmets on the school trip should have been enforced.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a property at about 11am today.
'Great family man': Kiwi chopper pilot killed by Papua rebels an experienced South Island airman
Gunmen murdered the pilot as he touched down in a remote area.
Boating tragedy: Community reels after capsize kills three local identities
Three people were killed when the boat capsized just 100m from shore on Saturday.
Lachie Jones coronial inquest: Second part of investigation into toddler's death to begin
Jones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.