New ZealandMurder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrialDavid Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.09 Oct 01:34 AM
CrimeKids rode in boot in stolen car joyridePolice referred the group to Youth Aid after cutting the joyride short.08 Oct 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Safe and well': Boy, 11, found after going missing while fishingThe youngster was last seen around 1.30pm yesterday.08 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandSPCA ‘disgusted’ by Otago student hazing ritualsThe University of Otago is investigating two separate reports of animal harm.08 Oct 02:42 AM
New Zealand'One in a million': Little Ciro's only chance to stop going blindA rare opportunity has arisen for Ciro Carrascull - but it's halfway across the world.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who attacked elderly parents in their bed jailedDrunk son severely attacked elderly parents, and in court waved to them, saying 'later'.06 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Surprising item behind bomb scare at Queenstown AirportThe device looked 'highly suspicious and risky', packed next to a computer inside a bag.06 Oct 07:22 PM
New Zealand‘Sick and twisted’: Otago students bite leg off duck in flat initiationMore details have emerged of the antics of students partaking in flat initiations.05 Oct 07:29 PM
New ZealandThree people critically injured in Canterbury crashEmergency services were called to the scene just before lunchtime.04 Oct 11:26 PM
New Zealand'It's cruel': Caregiver assaulted wheelchair userThe accused initially claimed the woman had just fallen over.04 Oct 09:10 PM
New ZealandLive eel used in 'traumatic' Otago flat initiationStudents who used an eel in a 'traumatic' flat initiation will be investigated by police.04 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandPolice ask for public’s help locating missing Christchurch motherThe 56-year-old was last seen yesterday afternoon.04 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Last days of school holidays warm, sunny before turning to rainHigh-pressure system to be pushed away by a low on Friday and Saturday, bringing rain.04 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandFatal crash driver claimed sun was in his eyes'If a driver cannot clearly see a road in front, he must slow down or stop.'03 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandSearchers find body of fisherman swept off rocksThe alarm was raised at 2.20pm after the man went missing at Slope Point, Southland.03 Oct 08:16 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused who breached bail hands himself inPolice have had a warrant out for the arrest of Wharekura since September 15.03 Oct 01:24 AM
LivePoliticsLive: Hipkins says he'll soon be 'fighting fit', attacks Luxon from his sick bedLuxon claims Hipkins is spreading misinformation.03 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: Wild winds topple motorhome, push it across roadThe strong winds tipped the vehicle and pushed it across the highway.02 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandJudge allows professional body to investigate former engineerENZ wants to investigate whether Dr Alan Reay should have better supervised his employee.02 Oct 08:25 PM
New ZealandMan spent friends' property bond and car purchase money on gamblingJake Ashley Gibbs 'ripped off' his friends for $14,000 in a 'significant breach of trust'.02 Oct 07:04 PM
New ZealandSouth Island’s million dollar streets revealedNew property data shows record levels of streets where average house prices top $1m.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk breaks into Dunedin house - minus his pants‘’The man did not say why he was without his pants."01 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandATM customers left fuming over screen error threatening $7.50 chargeATM customers at Eastgate Mall were told they would be charged $7.50 to withdraw.01 Oct 09:48 PM
New ZealandWarning over person-to-person Cryptosporidium transmission in QueenstownYesterday there were 56 cases of the gastro bug in the Queenstown Lakes outbreak.01 Oct 08:22 PM
KahuClimate change ‘challenge of our lifetime’ - Ngāi TahuThe South Island iwi is being adversly affected by flooding risk.01 Oct 05:48 PM
New ZealandDirector of famous Dunedin Study Prof Richie Poulton dies, aged 61Poulton, who was the director for 23 years, died after a battle with cancer.01 Oct 12:01 AM
EntertainmentLadies Night: classic Kiwi comedy meets Magic Mike in red hot live showLadies Night is coming to a town near you and is a must-see Kiwi comedy.30 Sep 09:52 PM
New Zealand‘Another kick in the guts’: Women who stole $80k from businesses wins appealMelanie Tyrelle Anderson has had her sentence reduced on appeal.30 Sep 03:16 AM
New ZealandThe boy whose skin is 'on fire': Severe condition means he can’t bath or swimHis family search desperately for answers, claiming his steroids don't solve the issue.30 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandMum who lost toddler to child cancer speaks of ‘hole that cannot be filled’Little Amelia Schroeter was 15 months old when she passed away from the illness.29 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandSimon Barnett's heartbreak for beloved wife - 'things are grim'Doctors have told the radio star his 'perfect' soulmate and 'hero' has just weeks to live.29 Sep 05:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Court Theatre ‘committed to improving’ culture following critical surveyThe chair of the board says they're "sorry" to hear how people are feeling.29 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe Eagle has landed? National considering bringing police helicopter to ChristchurchThe party's Dale Stephens says he's backing calls for an Eagle in the city.28 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Herald podcast downloaded a million timesThe Herald's true crime podcast has reached a major milestone.28 Sep 09:00 PM
