Not everyone in Kaka Point is pleased with Lloyd Bonnar's idea of freedom.

Michael McCarrigan said the inauguration was like the coronation of a king or queen.

Plans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.

The 31yo accused is also alleged to have committed two more burglaries at the weekend.

Mahalski was one of five protesters charged with trespass over a 2021 protest.

'Potentially a patient would die, if it's that critical.'

The helicopter was at Taieri airfield in Otago when it was targeted on the weekend.

An adaptation of a classic American novel is currently being filmed across NZ.

Bee Chittock suffered from a rare genetic condition.

App keeps reporting temperature is up to 5C cooler than MetService predicts, she says.

A look back at the biggest headlines in NZ in 2024.

"It's like feeding a dog under the table; one day a hand goes down, someone gets bitten."

One person has been seriously injured and another three have moderate injuries.

MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.

'It’s been a tough year and now we feel like we can breathe.'

The 36-year-old died on December 19.

Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.

If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.

Ngāi Tahu consults the Queenstown community on restoring Morning Star Reserve whenua.

Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging. Video / KKN

The winner is the 21st Powerball multi-millionaire of 2024.

Calls for true equality grow as systemic privilege persists in NZ's institutions and culture.

MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.

Methamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.

Dr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'

Big international projects are failures, family empire says.

The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald

The high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.

An Otago poultry farm euthanised 80,000 chickens after discovering the virus last week.