A long held university Orientation tradition was a hit with first year students in Otago. More than 3500 wrapped in white sheets and sporting various garlands in their hair, joined the Toga party at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Organisers say the event had a great atmosphere and the behaviour of the students made it a memorable evening. Courtesy ODT
Research conducted with State Insurance revealed two out of 25 popular dog harnesses safely restrain pets in collisions; but only one is available to pre-order in New Zealand. State tested a range of dog harnesses at its Research Centre and found 23 out of 25 failed to adequately restrain life-sized and correctly-weighted dog dummies in simulated impacts.
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie laments the penalties and the injuries but will take the win, Richie McCaw and Todd Blackadder say the Crusaders didn't take their chances and were 'thier own worst enemy'.
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says the development of housing within Christchurch’s new frame will provide exciting opportunities for inner-city living and help with renewal of the central city. “The Crown will build the central park, as well as the Margaret Mahy Family Playground and streetscape, and provide serviced Super-Lots to help developers build each stage of the new community,”
Ahead of his first start for The Blues on Saturday, prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi talks about how he's feeling and the hard work he's put in during the pre-season to reach his goal. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube
Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan talks about his selections for the seasonopener against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube.
People will be able to bike or walk from Devonport to St Heliers via the proposed SkyPath, crossing the water under a new tube-like structure suspended beneath the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer catches up with the Highlanders' co-captains, Ben Smith and Nasi Manu, ahead of the team's match against the Blues at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night.
First ever NZ weather station is erected at Smith inlet in in the Auckland Islands by NIWA and the student voyagers from Young Blake Expeditions
Young Blake Expedition crew go on-board University of Otago science vessel Polaris to learn about the work these scientists are undertaking in the Sub-Antarctic.
Emirates Team New Zealand finished the first day of the Extreme Sailing Singapore regatta fourth overall. Sitting on 46 points, they are only two shy of third and second placed teams and 10 from the leader. They started and finished the day with a win. Fortunes fluctuated for every team in the very shifty breeze that was a light four to 10 knots.
A thick, heavy fog lifted over the city, paving the way for one of the hottest days of the year. This wonderful timelapse was captured by Adriel Kloppenburg.
Telecom intends to change its name later this year to Spark, Simon Moutter CEO talks about the intention to change the name. The company said as it announced flat net profit of $167 million for the 6 months ending 31 December 2013. Moutter said "Spark better reflects the company's new direction and the aspirations it has for its place in the life of New Zealanders".
Rugby league star Paul Gallen made an exhilarating professional boxing debut, the NSW and Cronulla Sharks captain was dropped by a left in the first round, but showed great heart, and determination to storm over the top of his opponent in the second. Robert Berridge (23-1-1, 19 KOs) retained the Pan Asian Boxing Association light heavyweight with a tenth round stoppage of Australian Kerry Foley.
A 22-year-old man suffered serious injuries when he was stabbed in Christchurch last night. Police were called to the incident outside an address on Somerset Cres in Spreydon about 10.45pm. The man suffered very serious injuries and was taken to Christchurch Hospital, an St John ambulance spokesman said.
A rare sunfish that has been soaking in formalin at Te Papa National Museum's Wellington laboratories has been transferred into its permanent tank today. The sharp-tail sunfish was found by dog walkers and surfers in shallow water on Omaha Beach, north of Auckland, last May.
Alex de Jong and Miles Davis take an irreverent look at the Premier League…the world’s most exciting, glamorous and action-packed football competition! Whether it occurs on or off the pitch, the team at Premier League BackPass is committed to bringing you all the action and most of the gossip, not that long after it happens! Goals! Scandals! Skills! Giveaways! Italians! From glorious action to shameless stupidity, discover the best, and worst the Premier League has to offer, and find out just what makes it the finest competition, in the greatest game on earth…
The mind-boggling imagination of Cirque du Soleil will again be on display in Auckland as it opens here on August 22 in the Grand Chapiteau tent, which will be set up at Alexandra Park.
Labour's Shane Jones further escalated his battle with Countdown today by suggesting in Parliament that a leading Australasian businessman has "leaned on'' local suppliers to discourage them from taking part in a Commerce Commission inquiry into the supermarket giant's business practices.
A wonderful timelapse video that was produced from the Auckland Lantern Festival by artist Joe Michael.
Paul Gallen sort expert tuition from Kevin Barry and Joseph Parker ahead of his pro boxing debut tonight against Herman Ene-Purcell in Sydney. Kiwi lightheavyweight "The Butcher" Robert Berridge is also on the card.
Aaron Mauger updates nzherald.co.nz on the Crusaders as they prepare to start the 2014 season against raining champions the Chiefs, we ask what's different and how can they regain the Super Rugby crown?.
New Zealand suppliers are fearful of speaking to the Commerce Commission about anti-competitive behaviour in case they are blacklisted across the Tasman, Labour MP Shane Jones has claimed in Parliament today.
It's been three years since the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on September 4th 2010, the devastation and trauma has changed the very fabric of life for Cantabrians and the city of Christchurch forever.
It's been four years since devastating earthquakes changed the very fabric of life for Cantabrians and the city of Christchurch forever. This is the second installment of a two-part series.
In this first installment of a two part series, nzherald.co.nz remembers the devastation and trauma that changed the fabric of life for Cantabrians and the city of Christchurch forever.
The first Act of the 2014 Extreme Sailing series begins on the 20th of February. Preparations are keeping skipper Dean Barker busy as he looks ahead to his first event back on the helm.
The Young Blake Expedition team head into Department of Conservations Southern Quarantine facilities to ensure they aren't taking any unwelcome visitors to the Auckland Islands.
Lt Commander Phil Rowe of HMNZS Wellington shares his lessons in leadership with the Young Blake Expedition voyagers.
The Rugby Herald team give their expert opinion & analysis on the upcoming 2014 Super Rugby season. Radio Sports Nigel Yalden joins Gregor Paul from the Herald on Sunday and Patrick McKendry from APNZ newswire to 'crystal ball' the season ahead.
Highlights of the Blues' 43-19 defeat to the Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium on February 14 in their final pre-season hit-out of the year. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube
NRL fans ready to experience the first NRL Auckland Nines came dressed and ready for the occasion.
Blues players Keven Mealamu and Francis Saili took on the other New Zealand Super Rugby franchises in a go-kart race to mark the start of the Super Rugby season. Courtesy TheBlues/YouTube
The Press Gallery were showered with a suite of insults by New Zealand First leader Winston Peters on his way into Parliament (Wednesday Feb 12). Their sin was to ask him whether he had visited Dotcom’s mansion in Coatesville three times, as Prime Minister John Key alleged. Peters’ not only refused to answer, he contrived to make any such visits a matter of privacy - not that that’s an admission he had them.