New ZealandWestport woman's tears as 'whole life' destroyed by floodThe Herald returns home with a Westport resident to survey the flood damage to her home.17 Jul 09:26 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Some flood workers do not know what kind of house they will return toFirst responders who lost their homes in the Westport flood are still helping others.17 Jul 08:43 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'It started seeping up through the floorboards'Westport evacuees abandoned their homes as they filled with water in the floods.17 Jul 07:38 PM
New ZealandLive: Wild weather -thousands evacuated, entire towns closed off as highways floodedWild weather is moving north, forcing evacuations; flooding closes Wellington highways.17 Jul 04:56 PM
New ZealandNurse's small treatable tumour became terminal after delayThe Invercargill nurse had faith in the health system but was ultimately let down by it.16 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandWest Coast rivers running high after torrential rain17 July 2021 Flood risk in the Buller and Inangahua Rivers has triggered warnings for people to evacuate to higher land. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Jul 09:45 AM
New ZealandCouple forced to pay $100k to fix retaining wall they didn't installThe homeowners face a fine of up to $200k if they refuse to repair the wall.16 Jul 03:22 AM
TravelWest Coast tourists flee weather, cut school holidays shortHolidaymakers cut holidays short to avoid 'red weather' warning.16 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandWhere is Shirley: Christchurch police say search for missing pensioner not overPolice vow to do all they can to find missing Christchurch pensioner Shirley Warrington.15 Jul 11:54 PM
TravelFull steam ahead for the Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer'Trains, stunning scenery and experiences and the spirit of the man.'15 Jul 10:28 PM
New ZealandWhen it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New ZealandSlips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.15 Jul 08:21 AM
New Zealand'Nice buzz': Queenstown businesses humming with Kiwi travellersAir New Zealand is calling these holidays their busiest July break ever.14 Jul 10:05 PM
New ZealandHoneymoon killing: Man not guilty of murdering wifeJury finds Rodney Fallowfield not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.14 Jul 05:29 AM
New ZealandHoneymoon killing: Judge tells undecided jury to deliberate longerTwelve to resume deliberations this morning on Rodney Fallowfield's culpability.14 Jul 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThreatened and scared: Students leave school over claims of 'constant' bullyingThe young girls, aged 13 and 14, are from separate families.13 Jul 06:00 PM
Education'Significant distress': Teens filmed sex act on a dare, principal saysSchool breaks its silence on incident that's caused 'great embarrassment to all involved'.13 Jul 06:45 AM
New ZealandChristchurch terror attacks: Deadline set for submissions to CoronerCoroner Deborah Marshall is nearing a decision on whether to hold a terror attack inquest.13 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandKeep the kids inside - it's going to be a wet and windy school holidaysBrrr - it's a cold and frosty start for most of the country tomorrow.12 Jul 07:23 PM
New ZealandCanterbury ski field calls on parents to watch out for childrenBoy appeared to have wriggled out of the new eight-seater chair's safety bar.12 Jul 07:20 PM
New ZealandTopless photos used to blackmail womanJayden Haggerty lied he was single and victim traded photos until she found him out.12 Jul 06:05 PM
New ZealandFlooding, severe gales as wild weather hits NorthlandMore rain is forecast for parts of Northland this evening.12 Jul 06:58 AM
New ZealandBrrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in southDespite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.11 Jul 07:52 PM
New ZealandWatch: Child dangles from Mt Hutt chairlift, falls 5m to safety"I was thinking, 'Oh my god'."11 Jul 07:52 PM
New ZealandOtago hot air balloon crash: Photographer says crash landing was bad luck'The fence saved us from hitting the house for sure.'11 Jul 05:26 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reformsEquity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.11 Jul 03:33 AM
New ZealandSchool uniforms out, brollies and winter woollies in: Wet, windy, cold start to school holidays"Severe gales" expected for Northland and Auckland, snow for parts of the South.10 Jul 08:34 PM
New ZealandHot air balloon crash: Seriously injured passengers on the mendThe balloon flight's passengers are set to be questioned by air accident investigators.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Matariki Fireworks in ChristchurchThousands turned out in Christchurch this evening to see the Matariki Fireworks being set off at New Brighton Beach. Video / George HeardWatch10 Jul 01:20 PM
New Zealand'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to courtThe Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.09 Jul 11:56 PM
New ZealandHot-air balloon crash: Investigators to examine wreckage; witness 'very upset'Eleven people were injured when the balloon crash-landed yesterday morning.09 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandHoneymoon murder trial: Brief strangulation 'incredibly unlikely'Rodney Fallowfield admits to strangling his wife but says he didn't mean to kill her.09 Jul 10:14 PM
New ZealandDrunken play-fight leads to violent rampage at house partyFour women and a police officer were assaulted by intoxicated 23-year-old.09 Jul 09:48 PM
New ZealandExercise creating heavy breathing, sweating banned in MIQRule introduced last month prohibits exercise, like running, that creates heavy breathing.09 Jul 08:01 PM
PropertyNo more bargains in Queenstown, say agentsThe narrow window of opportunity has been missed.09 Jul 05:15 PM
