New ZealandDog rescued after days on cliff faceBeau the dog was heard barking by neighbours for days until the Fire Service arrived at the property on Esk Valley Road this afternoon.24 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandPolice seize record haul of synthetic drugsPolice have confiscated an estimated $4.3 million worth of psychoactive substances during the largest seizure of synthetic drugs last week.19 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury homicide: Last sightingRenee Duckmanton, whose body was burned and dumped on a rural Canterbury road, was last seen in Christchurch's red light district on Saturday night.18 May 06:11 AM
New ZealandNZH Focus: Police investigate sex worker linkThis afternoon on NZ Herald Focus, we have the latest on the woman found dead on Main Rakaia Rd - Renee Duckmanton.18 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We are devastated. It doesn't feel real'Police are investigating whether a young woman's role as a sex worker is connected to her death after her burnt body was found on a rural Canterbury road.17 May 08:50 AM
New ZealandHomicide inquiry after Canterbury firesA homicide inquiry has been launched after a woman's body was found yesterday on a rural Canterbury road where firefighters were battling a series of suspicious fires.16 May 05:41 AM
New ZealandMan charged over lake murder in courtMarcus Luke Tucker's badly bashed body was found burned and dumped near Lake Ellesmere on Anzac Day.10 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandAfter-balls scrapped over $20K fine fearsStudents will be the big losers out of a decision to cancel two high school after-balls in Mid-Canterbury.09 May 08:56 PM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty to manslaughterAs a jury selection panel gathered in the High Court at Christchurch this morning, Shaun Murray Robert Innes pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of manslaughter.08 May 10:58 PM
New ZealandLandmark ruling over drone operationSimon Roy Reeve of Kaiapoi is the first person to be charged under new Civil Aviation Authority rules.05 May 11:03 PM
TravelRoom Check: Heritage Hanmer SpringsYou're not in Auckland anymore Toto - the temperature drop was noticeable the moment we stepped out of our Jucy 4WD rental car.05 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills blaze treated as suspiciousIt's believed fireworks caused a large fire on Canterbury's Port Hills last night.04 May 05:36 PM
TravelMt Hutt: Still carving up the slopesThe founders of this skifield still love strapping on their skis, writes Kelly Lynch.03 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVictim's haunted face chilling to beholdI knew the woman sitting across from me had experienced the pits of hell.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRape and kidnap mystery solvedA former national wrestler has admitted a 22-year-old rape and kidnapping mystery. The Herald can now reveal his shocking history.01 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder appears in courtMarcus Luke Tucker's body was found burned and dumped by a Canterbury lake on Anzac Day.01 May 11:16 PM
New ZealandMurder charge over Canterbury deathA 51-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Marcus Luke Tucker after his body was found dumped near Lake Ellesmere.30 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandVictim brutally assaulted, body burnedMarcus Luke Tucker's body was found dumped near a popular lake in rural Canterbury on Monday.28 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandPolice identify bodyPolice have identified the body of a man found dumped near a popular lake in rural Canterbury.27 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandTV reporter gives evidence in drone trialThe trial of Simon Reeve, the first person to be charged under new CAA drone rules, heard evidence from a TV reporter.27 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandSpeculation Canterbury body was burntPolice investigating the death of a man whose body was found on a rural Canterbury road have contacted local petrol stations asking about small sales of fuel.26 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds body found near Canterbury lakeThe identity of the man whose body was found dumped near a popular lake in rural Canterbury remains a mystery.26 Apr 10:05 AM
New ZealandFatal crash in CanterburyPolice are not immediately able to confirm how many people have died in the 4pm crash involving a car and a truck on State Highway 1, near Chertsey.21 Apr 05:10 AM
New ZealandTwo-year-old dies in ChristchurchPolice are at a home this evening following the death. They were supporting the family of the child and investigating the death on behalf of the coroner.20 Apr 09:17 AM
New ZealandMan sought after indecent assault in ChristchurchPolice are after a "short, tubby" middle-aged man who indecently assaulted a 14-year-old girl near a school today.19 Apr 06:13 AM
New ZealandMan who fell to death was in careA rescue helicopter was called to the scene, but was diverted elsewhere when the man was confirmed dead.18 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandSalvage of Jubilee shipwreck beginsAn attempt to recover a ship that sank off the Canterbury coast last October with the loss of three lives will be made this weekend.15 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandNew name for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery portfolioGerry Brownlee has had a portfolio renamed to reflect Christchurch's move from post-earthquake "recovery" to "regeneration".11 Apr 05:01 AM
New Zealand'I want to live to see my children get married'Her mother, aunt and grandmother died of breast cancer. Samantha Pooke is opting for surgery to ensure she survives.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo armed home invasions investigatedVictims were threatened with weapons during two separate early-morning home invasions in Canterbury overnight.27 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandWheelchair user stranded at airportFirst Direct Taxis has said it will review its supply arrangements after a Christchurch wheelchair user was left stranded at the airport, despite booking in advance.15 Mar 09:12 PM
New ZealandFire hospitalises one, destroys houseHomes were evacuated as 18 fire crews and two helicopters battled a blaze which destroyed a house in Canterbury and put one person in hospital with burn injuries.26 Feb 05:53 PM
