New ZealandHelmet rule introduced at ice skating rink where teen suffered fatal injuryThe teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.04 Aug 06:37 AM
New ZealandRiverton boat tragedy: Third person found dead; community reelingCommunity is in shock, says mayor.03 Aug 08:23 PM
New Zealand41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslipsAuckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.02 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silenceMichelle Officer gives exclusive interview, speaks of loss, heartbreak and accusations.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVideo emerges of students assaulting man, forcing him to eat pet food in vigilante attackA top Christchurch boys' school is investigating after a video of an assault emerged.02 Aug 02:08 AM
New Zealand'The work does not stop': Govt vows to continue terrorism prevention work in wake of Chch mosque attacksThe announcement was made in Christchurch this morning.01 Aug 11:22 PM
New Zealand‘Distressing’: Probe after video circulates of cat thrown from moving carIt follows a string of similar incidents this year alone.01 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandPolice release description of man sought after elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attackThe victim sustained serious head and facial injuries and remains in hospital.01 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandMan who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison releasePeter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.01 Aug 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen dies after ice skating tragedyThe teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.31 Jul 10:17 PM
New ZealandBehind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens nextThe discovery of her remains brings some closure but the police case is far from over.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNot sex - rape: First of 15 complainants tells jury about experience with alleged serial sex offenderThe trial for alleged serial rapist31 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.31 Jul 04:38 AM
New ZealandCelebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shockedAmadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.31 Jul 04:28 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': 13-year-old suffers 'unsurvivable' head injury after ice-skating fallWhanau are devastated after accident on school outing.31 Jul 01:56 AM
New Zealand'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate WoolshedTe Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.30 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expectedThe Christchurch real estate agent had been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in SouthMetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.30 Jul 07:37 PM
New ZealandStudent critical after accident at Christchurch ice skating rinkA police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised.30 Jul 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trialChristchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.30 Jul 03:23 AM
New ZealandChristchurch missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao believed foundYanfei Bao had been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 01:38 AM
New ZealandOne-third of hospitality industry reports workplace bullyingNew Zealand's biggest hospitality conference is in Christchurch today.30 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandNew search for missing estate agent Yanfei Bao as police act on fresh leadOfficers are back on a private farmland area they have searched before.29 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandConvicted killer dies suddenly behind barsPaul Gottermeyer was serving a life sentence for a brutal attack on a young mother.29 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandChristchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women over 12 yearsJohn Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.29 Jul 08:17 PM
New ZealandFerries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging galesDamage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.29 Jul 07:35 PM
New ZealandTourism operators buy hotels to house workers as housing crisis hits hardQueenstown housing issues continue, as businesses supply their own worker accommodation.29 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandEx-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couchMultiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.29 Jul 06:00 AM
TravelAir New Zealand supports ‘groundbreaking’ partnership to promote travel toolThe tool will make travel simpler for people, the airline says.29 Jul 12:04 AM
New Zealand33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandChristchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 womenJohn Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South IslandA complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.28 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandUS tech billionaire Peter Thiel 'abandons' plans for luxury Wānaka buildThe build would have accommodated up to 30 guests, and supported between 15 and 30 staff.27 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMain street meltdown: How NZ’s high streets are changingWe take a walk down some of New Zealand's high streets.27 Jul 06:19 PM
