New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandClash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'Crawford Morris lost his job, so he took his case to the ERA.05 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe making of Pike River: 'I had an innate trust in authority ... That's all a crock of s***'Inside the making of the movie that demands accountability for the death of 29 men.03 Oct 08:01 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Greymouth death Police found a 67-year-old dead when they responded to a call on Tuesday. 02 Oct 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGaylene Preston doco on artist Robin White explores the horror of nuclear war'To me, it represents the extremes to which human beings can go on the dark side.'12 Sep 05:19 PM
EntertainmentPike River movie set for Q&A tour before national release next monthAdvocates Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, on whom the movie is based, will speak.07 Sep 06:00 PM
Sport'Wake-up call': Ruth Croft on the spark behind her historic UTMB triumphRuth Croft won the prestigious Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 174km race in under 23 hours.06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man sought in relation to Greymouth assaultThey earlier launched a public appeal.31 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
Sport'I just felt free': Runner's journey to World Transplant GamesThe World Transplant Games marked his dream of representing New Zealand on the track.25 Aug 05:01 AM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
Christchurch‘Every available resource’ used in hunt for missing tramper Roy Arbon, area of interest identifiedArbon did not return from a solo day tramp northeast of Greymouth 10 days ago.04 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandPhone pings uncover bizarre detail in search for missing Greymouth tramper Roy Arbon left a note at his home on Wednesday, and has not been seen or heard from since.30 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandUS and EU tensions ease and energy costs rise | NZ Herald afternoon news update: July 28, 2025Tension between the USA and the EU eases as a trade deal is made. A Greymouth High School student is charged with assault of another student. Energy prices rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 02:16 AM
New Zealand'He did not grope': Gloriavale leader denies historic sexual abuse allegationsHoward Temple entered not guilty pleas this morning. 28 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandStudent charged after high school assault leaves one injuredThe alleged assault occurred during school hours last Wednesday.28 Jul 12:10 AM
New Zealand Police release picture of 75-year-old tramper riding bike on last day seenPolice are appealing for info after Roy Arbon went missing near Greymouth five days ago.27 Jul 07:55 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing West Coast tramper with storied pastRoy Arbon, a former Erebus recovery worker, featured in documentary The Scam.25 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandFears for missing West Coast tramper with remarkable life storyPolice are concerned for safety of 75-year-old missing near Greymouth.25 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandOne day, two disasters: Car crash, house fire leaves family with nothingThe community is rallying to support the family with clothes, food and grocery vouchers.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe nearly fatal gas exposure case that rocked GreymouthTwo companies were fined and ordered to pay more than $685,000 for the gas incident.04 Jul 06:03 AM
New ZealandDentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheekMore complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.30 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandTen players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were soldThree players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.08 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandFive players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.25 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandFive players win almost $60k each in Lotto Second Division - where were tickets sold?First Division Powerball was struck - the winning ticket taking home $17.2 million.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second DivisionFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.15 May 04:59 AM
New ZealandTen Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were soldFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.07 May 08:00 PM
EntertainmentPike River film to premiere in Sydney, images of movie's stars Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm releasedPike River families will attend the Sydney premiere alongside cast and crew.07 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAirfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launchA new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandA dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were soldFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.27 Apr 03:58 AM
New Zealand16 Lotto players win over $22k each – where were the tickets sold?One player walked away with $23 million after winning the First Division Powerball draw.23 Apr 08:32 PM
New Zealand16 Lotto players win over $17k each – where the tickets were soldOne player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.17 Apr 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Sharing our culture': Gloriavale paintings, drawings go on public display The collection is being shown at a local gallery. 15 Apr 03:00 AM
