New ZealandSir Ed's signature mystery solvedThe signature of Sir Edmund Hillary has been rediscovered at Mid Canterbury's Double Hut, after it was last spotted there in 2002.23 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandKiller appeals convictionA born-again Christian who killed three people by grabbing the wheel of a car and steering it into an oncoming bus is fighting for new evidence to clear his name.23 Oct 04:05 AM
TravelAll down the line: Christchurch to OamaruHerald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail.23 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandStress and anxiety in post-quake ChchIncreased alcohol consumption and higher levels of depression, stress and anxiety have been linked to residents living in some areas of quake-hit Christchurch.22 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandMilford boulders set for blastsEngineers will today pack explosives into huge boulders that have closed Milford Rd in Fiordland, as residents face their fifth day cut off.15 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandMetService too slow: rivalAn independent weatherman has hit out at the MetService, claiming it was too slow to issue a severe weather warning for Auckland at the weekend.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDozens of drunk students arrestedPolice have arrested 37 people in Christchurch today during an annual end of year "Tea Party'' drinking event for university students.12 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandBoyracer: 'Next time I'll smoke you'A boyracer caught after a 14-minute high-speed pursuit involving 10 police cars was unrepentant afterwards, telling officers: "Next time I'll smoke you."10 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandKiller's name could remain hiddenA 29-year-old farmhand has today pleaded guilty to murdering a woman in July - but the man and his victim's identities remain suppressed.10 Oct 06:10 AM