New ZealandSearch finds nothing of significance after mysterious 'HELP' sign spotted in sandA search team touched down to look for anyone in trouble.02 Sep 04:01 AM
SportTui eye giant-killing role in ChristchurchIt's one of the surprise outcomes in rugby in 2023 - the Tui are ready.01 Sep 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Hideous behaviour': Kāinga Ora resident had backyard sex in full view of teensThe incident is the latest alleged anti-social behaviour at the Christchurch house.31 Aug 07:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNPC'We're pretty excited': Canterbury moving NPC match to the countryHorses have been hoofed out before the first game of rugby at the ground in a decade-plus.30 Aug 04:00 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Nats way ahead in Ilam, denting TOP's chancesThe Opportunities Party's hopes of entering Parliament have been dealt a blow by a poll.29 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandPrime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' reportIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.28 Aug 08:52 PM
Travel'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passesThere are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.28 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandMinister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.28 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandMan charged with driving under influence of drug after fatal crashGraham Louis Rouse, 76, died in the February road accident.28 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandThe problem with NZ and earthquake early warning systemsFor all the clever tech behind quake early warning systems, Kiwis know little about them.28 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Number of people accused of homicide wearing ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.27 Aug 10:03 PM
New Zealand'Foiled' ankle bracelets: National wants changes to bail systemLeaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.26 Aug 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCriminals dodge detection by using tinfoil to cover ankle braceletsLeaked report says public safety is compromised due to 'systemic monitoring limitations'.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crimeLast month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.26 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.23 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: ‘Means, motive and opportunity merged into murder’, Crown saysMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.23 Aug 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careSummerset profit up, says it has biggest landbankSummerset has become the second-biggest home builder in New Zealand.23 Aug 12:33 AM
TravelQueenstown's epic 13-hour ski-trip detour you won’t regretFrom sea level to the top of Wānaka’s highest ski field at 2088m. And back down again.22 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandHome detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pcNational says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Rugby World Cup'Pretty tough': Joe Moody argued his case for World Cup after omissionJoe Moody returned to the rugby field at the weekend after an injury in May.22 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandSkiing accident: Man suffers back injuries after ‘300m slide’Helicopters scrambled after reports of serious injuries.22 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: New jury to be selectedThe trial has been stopped and a new jury will be selected tomorrow.21 Aug 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCHow your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this seasonAn analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.21 Aug 05:33 AM
New Zealand‘No, no, no’: Dashcam captures shocking near-head-on collision"That ute was a blink away from a fatal collision," road safety campaigner says.21 Aug 03:50 AM
RetailSupermarket giant changing store design amid retail crime 'tsunami' - NationalFrom shoplifting to weightlifting? More to 'boot camps' than imagined, National says.21 Aug 01:12 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: Ex-prison guard retrial beginsMichael McGrath disappeared in 2017 and has never been found.21 Aug 12:29 AM
KahuNgāti Kurī pūrākau animated videos detail iwi’s migration southThe migration story is coming to life as digital pūrākau in Kaikōura.18 Aug 09:14 PM
New ZealandFather charged with dangerous driving causing death of two of his kidsTwo of his children were killed, a third was critically injured.17 Aug 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Vaccine hesitant': Otago University staffer fired for refusing jab awarded $53kShe previously worked from home but the school rejected her request to do it again.17 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandTinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthenedThe briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.17 Aug 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Polarised and heated': Police see change in the nature of protests'There is not a lot of listening that goes on,’ says rural area chief.16 Aug 04:52 AM
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 ZealandChristchurch crime: Police spikes scupper spin in 'stolen' car, dairy hit by ram-raidCar involved in dramatic early morning incident was stolen, police say.11 Aug 10:27 PM
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