New ZealandTim Shadbolt reviews television documentary about his lifeInvercargill mayor is centre of TVNZ story about his early life and tumultuous ninth term.31 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandResidents dispute quarry samples showing no cause for concernFears are building water pooling in the quarry is leaching into the city's water supplies.31 Aug 01:12 AM
New ZealandCovid 19 Delta outbreak: You shall not pass - airports promise strict checks on travellers as L3/4 divide comes into playAviation Security in place to make sure those travelling have permission.30 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandWellington prepares for takeaways and deliveriesAreas outside Auckland and Northland moving to alert level 3 on Wednesday.30 Aug 06:14 PM
LifestyleLack of chips among excuses given by lockdown floutersPolice stopped dozens of rule-breakers at checkpoints over the weekend.30 Aug 02:28 AM
New ZealandLevel 3 countdown: Travel restrictions to stay tight as country readies to divideNZ set to divide in the fight against Covid-19 - and travelling will be severely limited.29 Aug 10:50 PM
TravelThe ins and outs of travel at level 3How far does "local" travel take us, if we're going to be responsible about it?29 Aug 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionQ&A: Mental health in lockdownStruggling in your bubble? Kyle MacDonald's here to help.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice called to Queenstown mountain bike accident find up to 50 riders on trailsThe female rider could now be facing the prospect of being fined.28 Aug 03:51 AM
New ZealandGang members moved on from whitebaiting spotGang members have been trespassed from the best whitebaiting spot on the Grey River.27 Aug 11:19 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid cases increasing; police intensify lockdown patrols before border checkpointsCalls from transport group to avoid the "monumental mess" at the border last time.27 Aug 09:53 PM
New ZealandUni's handling of sexual misconduct questionedCalls for independent body to consider complaints about sexual misconduct at universities.27 Aug 06:37 PM
New Zealand'Clutching at straws': Whangarei retirees may be stuck in Wanaka for weeksExtended lockdown is bad news for stranded domestic travellers.27 Aug 08:05 AM
RetailBusiness groups disappointed over lockdown extensionAnother weekend of lockdown for NZ, with Auckland and Northland in level 4 longer.27 Aug 05:47 AM
New ZealandAuckland won't need to wait for zero cases to come out of lockdown - HipkinsSome 30,000 contacts are still waiting to be tested.27 Aug 05:17 AM
New ZealandSouth Island hospo businesses 'devastated' by lockdown extensionThe alert level status quo is partly because of the Christchurch wastewater result.27 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandExtra lockdown 'drip feed ... spin', says Seymour, but medical experts pleasedDavid Seymour has criticised the Government's response to the latest outbreak.27 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandLevel 3 is imminent for parts of NZ - but what does it actually change?Level 3 might be coming - but will that actually change much for affected areas?27 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandLive: Alert level D-Day - experts plea for lockdown caution, idea for three zones across NZ; Top adviser: 'I'd love to say Santa exists'Experts want an extension to further stamp out any risk of spread.26 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandWet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its wayRain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.26 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandPoll: Over 60% want alert level change in South Island if no casesHerald readers shared their thoughts in an online poll.26 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandMinistry confirms another suspected vaccine mistake after saline errorSix people were administered with a very low dose of vaccine in Christchurch.25 Aug 05:54 PM
New ZealandTimaru car crash: Police still collecting informationPolice continue to investigate a crash that claimed the lives of five Timaru teenagers24 Aug 08:48 PM
BusinessSouth Island businesses want clarity over lockdown durationBusinesses in the lower South Island are calling for greater certainty.24 Aug 07:07 AM
New ZealandSouth Island 'fortress' still locked down100-plus contacts in the South Island mean it is deemed too soon to come out of level 4.23 Aug 05:00 AM
LifestyleIndependent Republic of the South Island: Split views on lockdown decisionNot everybody agrees the South should be treated differently.23 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: South Island holding its breath as lockdown decision loomsThere have still been no cases in the south despite the Auckland outbreak growing to 72.23 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandOut of MIQ and into travel chaosDomestic journeys add to the strain of returning home during Level 4 lockdown.22 Aug 06:28 PM
New ZealandDunedin's first drive-thru vaccination centreHealth workers vaccinate patients who have arrived at Dunedin's first drive-thru vaccination centre. Video / Craig BaxterWatch21 Aug 09:21 PM
New Zealand'Can't get home': Family stuck in Wanaka after travel extension endsNapier family could not get home despite extra Air New Zealand flights out of resort town.21 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandCovid hush back in DunedinIf a lone tumbleweed had drifted across Dunedin’s George St yesterday, it would not have seemed out of place. Video / ODTWatch20 Aug 09:15 PM
LifestyleLockdown's biggest supermarket sellers: Kiwis go bananasOur ongoing love affair with the banana has continued during lockdown - but broccoli???19 Aug 09:26 PM
RetailFoodstuffs to give 10% bonus to essential staffIts workers nationwide will receive a bonus to their hours worked while in alert level 4.19 Aug 05:26 AM
New ZealandPolice called to deal with snowboarders, families flouting lockdown in QueenstownPolice called out to deal with people flouting lockdown rules in the snowy South.18 Aug 11:40 PM
