New ZealandBrawl leads to multiple arrests at Addington Cup DayThousands dressed up for the biggest day on Canterbury’s social calendar.14 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandGroup of locals band together to save rural Southland pubThe Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.14 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandDunedin school lockdown lifted, nothing of concern found - policeThe school received a threat by email around 8.45am.13 Nov 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Abhorrent behaviour': Teen Labour candidate reveals death threatsEthan Reille received verbal abuse and via email.13 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandClaim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmersSpringvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.13 Nov 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRoad to the Cup: An inside look into training a championThe Herald heads to the beach at dawn as harness-racing hopefuls train on sand and surf.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Could’ve died': Helicopter pilot who flew into high tension wire finedCallum Fisher was flying an Airbus AS350 on the return leg of a scenic flight.13 Nov 06:33 AM
New ZealandIsrael-Hamas war: NZ mayor leads calls for ceasefire‘No enduring peace may be secured by war’, mayor says in open letter.13 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandMan who vanished with cryptic note on door last sighted 640km away63-year-old Stewart Willis is believed to have been spotted near Te Anau last month.12 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandCup Day fashion: A top judge reveals what's hot and what's notFashion in the field judge gives tips and trends ahead of Cup Day in Christchurch.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandHot and bothered: Fan thief brandished 'gun' at shop staffAs temperatures climbed on Saturday, a Dunedin man stole fans while waving a firearm.12 Nov 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': Nelson homicide victim remembered by loved onesWhiri Barton died after an incident on Friday night, police are investigating.12 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandBar-goer smashes glass into man's neck, leaves 'gaping' woundA fight broke out after the offender had consumed up to 20 drinks and got aggressive.12 Nov 07:11 PM
LifestyleThe global stars that annoyed NZ's small townsHell hath no fury like a small town New Zealand community going up against an A-lister.12 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandRain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coastHeavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.11 Nov 11:48 PM
New Zealand‘The numbers double every week’: Hundreds gather in Dunedin to urge for ceasefire in pro-Palestine rallyHundreds of people gathered in Dunedin to demand a ceasefire in Palestine.11 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandFatal crash near Ashburton - one dead, police investigatingPolice have confirmed one person died in the crash.10 Nov 11:28 PM
KahuWētā Workshop creates giant figure of West Coast warriorDescendants of Poutini Ngāi Tahu chief Tūhuru bless Pounamu Pathway.10 Nov 10:34 PM
New ZealandFormer council candidate harassed, photographed neighboursGervais O’Reilly made numerous complaints to Waitaki District Council about neighbours.10 Nov 07:08 PM
New ZealandNowhere to go: Homeless man demanded to be arrestedThe man, who has an extensive criminal history, had nowhere to go.10 Nov 06:21 PM
New ZealandStrategy to help injured victims at mosque not clearly communicatedAOS medic says he was not aware of a "load and go" strategy to help worshippers.10 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandFarmers have their say on council plansORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.09 Nov 07:50 PM
New ZealandDunedin man’s inheritiance blown on meth habit'You now wish to lead the last quarter of your life in a law-abiding, offence-free way.'09 Nov 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I thought I would be shot': Police officer's tearful retelling of terror attackPolice feared for her life as the first responder to the scene.09 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandPolice converge on Christchurch stadium after man found with severe injuriesPolice and paramedics are responding to the incident.08 Nov 11:41 PM
New ZealandSeven youths arrested after allegedly fleeing police in stolen carArrests are the latest in a series of incidents involving youths in Christchurch.08 Nov 11:37 PM
New ZealandElderly paedophile likely to die in jail after sentence longer than life expectancyRussell John Gray was found guilty by a jury on five charges.08 Nov 10:43 PM
New ZealandMan caught doing 'indecent act' near childcare centreA 29-year-old male was charged and bailed to appear in court at a later date.08 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandNelson council aiming ‘to do the right thing’ for slip-prone homesNelson City Council has offered to buy 10 threatened properties.08 Nov 09:15 PM
New ZealandMan critical after stabbing outside Christchurch motelPolice were called just after midnight.08 Nov 07:46 PM
New Zealand'I leapt into the air': 81-year-old stunned after winning LamborghiniCromwell local Ivan Fahey is the proud new owner of a Lamborghini Huracan.08 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandHollywood A-lister opens new burger joint in Queenstown with plans to expandWahlburgers boasts itself as the fastest-growing burger chain in North America.08 Nov 02:56 AM
New ZealandParamedic breaks down talking about terror attack survivorsCraig Stockdale was one of the first St John ambulance officers at the mosque.08 Nov 01:26 AM
New Zealand'A bit of detective work' - Entire building stolen in broad daylight tracked downThe thieves have been urged to dispose of the asbestos-laden building in a safe manner.08 Nov 01:10 AM