New ZealandDramatic snowy rescue: Tramper falls 150mA personal locator beacon sparked the rescue this afternoon.03 Jun 04:22 AM
TravelHanmer Springs Ski Area first to open this seasonIt's the first time the field has been open for Queens Birthday in its 64-year history.03 Jun 02:52 AM
New Zealand'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEating disorders: Survivor once sent home to die joins desperate calls for Govt helpParents, patients and survivors of eating disorders begging for more help from Govt.02 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandDriver who hit six cars, police dog in wild chase had just been bailedJust hours after being bailed, Liam Marsh came across a car with the keys left inside.02 Jun 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Rough few days for Canterbury': Shallow 3.9 quake jolts ChristchurchThe quake was felt as far away as Auckland, according to GeoNet.02 Jun 01:51 AM
New ZealandWashout holiday: Long weekend weather set to be a doozyHeading north for Queen's Birthday weekend? Pack a brolly.01 Jun 11:50 PM
New ZealandCanterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damageReceding floodwaters reveal devastating cost of floods to farmlands.01 Jun 06:37 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandInvercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before grisly killingJoseph Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother.01 Jun 05:57 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandFaster to fly to LA: Canterbury drivers' eye-opening 13-hour detour after floodsA regular trip was supposed to take 2 hours. Floods cause a brief 13-hour, 1000km detour.01 Jun 03:48 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
TravelSolid dumping of snow for Mt Hutt as severe weather hits regionThe ski field is still aiming to open on June 11.01 Jun 01:31 AM
VideoFocus: Sheffield Farmers abandon house following floodsFarmers in the North Canterbury region of Sheffield have been forced to abandon their homes due to the rising floodwater. Video / Hamish ClarkWatch31 May 11:29 PM
New ZealandAlleged supermarket stabber's identity still suppressedThe defendant attended today's hearing by audio-visual link from prison.31 May 10:18 PM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandLeading the mob to winter feed"The presence of our horses seems to settle the cows''31 May 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Live your best lives': Mother to two men responsible for crash that killed daughterThalia Newport, 20, died and eight people were injured in the February crash.31 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
VideoFocus: Lifelong Waikuku resident staying positive amid flood damageLifelong Waikuku resident Andrew Gale takes the Herald through his flooded property where water has breached his garage and sleepout. Video / Kurt BayerWatch31 May 04:26 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Civil Defence on standby amid Canterbury flood warningsEmergency services are warning people to be prepared for flooding in some areas.29 May 02:35 AM
BusinessSnowfall modelling shows scary future for Southern skifieldsThere were audible gasps from snow industry reps as a researcher presented his findings.29 May 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Stupidity': Man rescued after taking leaky yacht out without life jacket"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.28 May 10:33 PM
New ZealandKaikōura council unanimously votes 'no' to Māori wardThe creation of a Māori ward has been voted down by Kaikōura District Council.28 May 03:40 AM
VideoFrank: Ōkārito Lagoon - An Ancient and Pristine Wetland S3, E11Its marshy waters are home to dozens of threatened species of bird, including the prized kōtuku, but New Zealand’s largest unmodified wetland is on fragile ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Frank FilmWatch27 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandFormer rugby rep mailed meth around country in face masks during lockdownThe man also modified a heavy vehicle specifically to aid in growing cannabis.27 May 06:20 PM
TravelLeading lights: Angus Muir's guide to Queenstown by nightWith 500 artists, organisers, volunteers, LUMA is the Lakes' biggest art show.27 May 05:56 PM
VideoMan hires helicopter, flies to Dunedin to hand himself inWanted criminal James Bryant hands himself in at Dunedin Police Station after encouragement from support person Arthur Taylor. Video / ODTWatch27 May 08:09 AM
New ZealandWanted man hires helicopter, flies to Dunedin to hand himself inWanted criminal pays for a helicopter to fly him out of the bush to hand himself in.27 May 06:42 AM
New ZealandDriver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crashPassenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.27 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandScott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continentArdern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.26 May 05:00 AM
