New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier slams 'inaccurate' IPCA reportAngela Brazier says police leaders have 'targeted' her and ruined her reputation.13 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDeveloper gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'12 Jan 10:56 PM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunionThe comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.12 Jan 09:23 PM
Christchurch‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spotCouncil teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.12 Jan 07:53 PM
TravelHow one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hoursThe TranzAlpine crosses the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's important locals support independent supermarketsOPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Who would tell their kids they were dying?': Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on NZ mum’s cancer liesPolice say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.12 Jan 01:07 AM
New Zealand25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River searchA police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.12 Jan 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
Super RugbyAll Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific seasonHalfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.11 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zeroYou might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.10 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in waterThe swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.10 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandRescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragediesAt least two people are dead, one missing and another critically injured across NZ.10 Jan 09:08 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewageA public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.10 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandEscort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phonesAnahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandPolice ease fears after body found in Christchurch red zonePolice are treating the death as unexplained.10 Jan 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat extreme heat in NZ does to your bodyHow to protect your health during a heatwave.10 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandRaw sewage overflows near popular Corsair Bay, ChristchurchRaw sewage has been spotted overflowing near popular Corsair Bay, Christchurch. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jan 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby careerInnes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.08 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandCatch up with Hone Hillman eight months after his viral garage saleHone Hillman and his dad Sam Samuelu give an update eight months after Hone's garage sale fundraiser went viral. Video / Joe AllisonWatch08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘His whole life’s picked up’: Donations help boy’s family move and make memoriesHone Hillman's self-organised garage sale raised more than $30,000 from donors nationwide.08 Jan 04:00 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch ranked most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and OceaniaWellington also landed in the top five in the category. 08 Jan 02:15 AM
New ZealandOne of first NZ women to climb Mt Cook lies in unmarked grave – a 13yo’s quest to honour herJane Thomson was 57 when she successfully climbed Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1916.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandMajor music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivalsA Norwegian electronic music duo will be a no-show at Splore and Electric Avenue.07 Jan 06:00 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Victim who fell 15m from festival Ferris wheel speaks as footage emergesThe man says he plunged more than 15m after a safety bar unclipped.07 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandVideo shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festivalVideo footage captures the moments leading up to festivalgoers falling from a Ferris wheel at a popular music festival in Christchurch. Video / SuppliedWatch07 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandCourt rejects climate protester’s hand-drawn $50 note featuring Shane JonesThe note shows Jones, a vulture and the Beehive in place of the images on the legal note.07 Jan 02:48 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
