Recalled bathroom heaters linked to two house fires
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‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chat
Mother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.
Ten whales stranded at Farewell Spit, rescue underway
Eight of ten stranded pilot whales alive; signs of previous beaching visible.
The vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak
'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'
Mother accused of neglect named for first time after baby's death, pleads not guilty
Two-month-old Kevin Chen died on August 5.
WorkSafe notified of Nelson policewoman's death
Funeral details are also being finalised for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
‘Never an employee’: Driver’s claim for unjust dismissal dismissed
Employment offer withdrawn after conditions unmet; man loses compensation bid.
Ferry disruptions ease as weather system shifts northerly
Magician Nigel Kennedy: 'Never seen a summer like this for bad weather' on ferries.
'Imploding': Behind the documentary exploring if there's any future for Gloriavale
A popular documentary tracks the history of the controversial community.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in Gore driveway
The child died in Gore Hospital a short time later.
‘Full reverse’: Air NZ flight aborts take-off after bird strike
Passenger describes abrupt halt after incident on flight from Christchurch to Brisbane.
Ferry chaos: Interislander cancels sailings, warns of disruption for 'next few days'
Ferry passengers face further disruptions today.
‘Abysmal’: Wet, windy weather for lower North Island
Temperatures in the lower North Island will peak in the low to mid-teens.
Justin Bieber reportedly spotted in Queenstown
What's he doing in town and is he attending a high-profile wedding?
‘Irreplaceable’: Family of slain Nelson officer Lyn Fleming join police at community candlelight vigil
"The fact that we are not looking at two dead police officers is miraculous."
My sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In Crime
Jonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.
Editorial: Notre-Dame rebuild highlights shame of Chch’s quake-stricken cathedral
OPINION: Christchurch won’t move on while its landmark building remains broken.
The NZ police officers killed in the line of duty
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was the 34th officer killed on duty.
‘Keep track of your kids’: Multiple assaults in Wānaka mass disorder involving 300 drunk youths
Holidaying teens have been involved in violent altercations and excessive drinking.
Rhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, Shapeshifter
Review: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year.
NZ merino firm vows to probe sheep cruelty claims in sheds owned by ex US TV host
Peta has released a video claiming to show 'several instances of animal abuse'.
'Cherished mother, wife': Police officer dies after Nelson car ramming
Video of incident shows frenzied scene, officers restraining somebody as car speeds ahead.
One person dies following two-vehicle crash in Selwyn District
The road remains closed after a scene examination.
Watch: Police car rammed, two officers critically injured
A member of the public was also seriously injured and taken to hospital.
Wet start to 2025 for holiday hotspots and main centres across NZ
The first day of 2025 is forecast to deliver rain to all the main centres.
New Year’s Eve weather: Chch fireworks show canned, East Coast thunder and downpour alert continues
MetService says showers and strong winds should ease for most as midnight approaches.
New Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelled
A MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.
Hope-Smart murders: Reflections on infamous case as Watson awaits court for appeal decision
The 1998 murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope remain one of NZ's most talked about cases.
‘Thrown over the trees’: Shock as ‘little tornado’ picks up tent full of holidayers
The family are shocked — but luckily without bad injuries after the Canterbury incident.
‘Serious incident’: Three injured in Te Anau highway crash
Two people were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
'Presents were under the tree': Canterbury couple loses everything in Christmas Day fire
The couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.
Holiday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings
'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.