New ZealandNo body, no weapon: Who killed Mike McGrath? Friend stands trial for murderChristchurch builder disappeared in May 2017 – and has not been seen since.13 Feb 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMainland tales: A day at the sheep salesHerald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsCiggy-sales proposal stubs out all but 33 Super City retailersUnder the proposed allocation, Auckland would only have 33 tobacco retailers.10 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandTribesmen MC crackdown: Police disrupt bikie gang’s southern tourPolice have been monitoring notorious group around South Island.10 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandDownfall: Drug kingpin’s assets, including two Mercedes and $180k cash seizedCourt rules illicit gains to be handed over to police.09 Feb 10:07 PM
EnergySolar site to power 10,000 homesGenesis and FRV Australia have secured the site on the Canterbury plains.07 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'We just want to know what happened to dad': Man found dead at houseThe man was a 'hard-working, loving, caring' father-of-three, his son says.05 Feb 08:26 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating death, serious injury at Christchurch homePolice trying to establish how the person died after being called to the Bryndwr home.04 Feb 11:43 PM
New ZealandPerson found dead at Christchurch house, another seriously hurtPolice say they are trying to establish how the person died.04 Feb 07:35 AM
New ZealandTribesmen MC gang descends on the south: Police on high alertPatching ceremony and Burt Munro Challenge on gang’s itinerary.04 Feb 03:11 AM
New Zealand'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payoutKimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.03 Feb 06:18 AM
New Zealand'His death shall not be in vain'; Parents addressing son’s death in Ukraine accuse Russia of genocideBody found of NZ aid worker killed by artillery shell24 Jan 10:19 PM
New ZealandParts of dry South Island may be in drought by summer’s end - NiwaAreas of Otago and Southland may soon be in drought, amid contrasting La Nina effects.24 Jan 09:59 PM
KahuUnchecked wallaby population could cost Aotearoa $84m in next 50 yearsWallabies silently prey on the future of New Zealand's forests and farms19 Jan 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDevil’s advocate: The trials and tribulations of NZ’s greatest living defence lawyerNigel Hampton KC opens up on career’s highs and lows after 100-plus murder trials.13 Jan 04:23 PM
New ZealandOne person airlifted to hospital after Canterbury water incidentEmergency services responded to reports of a water-related incident in Twizel.12 Jan 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFailed Canterbury house-builder forecast to owe $1m+"Struggled with delays around building materials and consents."11 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandChch resident critically injured in evening assaultPolice responded to an assault at a Linwood address on Tuesday.10 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandNZ company develops pilotless planes to fight bushfiresWorld-leading move converts planes to drones for work in tough conditions.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerious injuries suspected in Canterbury crashPolice are responding to a vehicle that rolled in Sefton.31 Dec 08:18 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing fishermanThe alarm was raised early this morning after man failed to return.29 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandChch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards cityFire and Emergency say four firetrucks and an aerial unit are responding to the blaze.29 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Father loses appeal over 10-and-a-half year jail termFather avoided murder charge when child died hours after since-changed rule lapsed.22 Dec 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocentJule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.19 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful soul, loved by so many': Young Kiwi jockey dies after tragic fall during raceThe racing industry has been left stunned after an apprentice jockey was killed in a race.15 Dec 04:40 AM
ConstructionAuckland house prices down $235,000 annuallyThe bigger they are, the harder they fall.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured in road crashOne person has died in a crash near Lake Coleridge.09 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandCanterbury town stuck on a highway still feels ignoredThe Government has made safety improvements, but Woodend locals want more.09 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandGangland: Senior Mongols figure jailed over gang pad deathHead Hunters associate died after fight at NY Eve party.07 Dec 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Stand down Diesel boy your work is done': Rescue dog diesTributes from around world flow for quake rescue dog.05 Dec 09:35 PM
New ZealandHusband who killed wife’s new lover loses appealWife’s infidelity was direct attack on his 'male ego and manhood', killer claimed.30 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandHeart breakthrough: NZ develops global-first rapid heart-attack testGround-breaking treatment now being rolled out across NZ hospitals.30 Nov 01:30 AM