Police release description of man sought after elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attack
The victim sustained serious head and facial injuries and remains in hospital.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromSouth Island
Man who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison release
Peter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.
'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen dies after ice skating tragedy
The teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.
Behind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens next
The discovery of her remains brings some closure but the police case is far from over.
Not sex - rape: First of 15 complainants tells jury about experience with alleged serial sex offender
The trial for alleged serial rapist
'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.
Celebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shocked
Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
'Heartbroken': 13-year-old suffers 'unsurvivable' head injury after ice-skating fall
Whanau are devastated after accident on school outing.
'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
Yanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expected
The Christchurch real estate agent had been missing for more than a year.
'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in South
MetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.
Student critical after accident at Christchurch ice skating rink
A police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised.
'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trial
Christchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Christchurch missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao believed found
Yanfei Bao had been missing for more than a year.
One-third of hospitality industry reports workplace bullying
New Zealand's biggest hospitality conference is in Christchurch today.
New search for missing estate agent Yanfei Bao as police act on fresh lead
Officers are back on a private farmland area they have searched before.
Convicted killer dies suddenly behind bars
Paul Gottermeyer was serving a life sentence for a brutal attack on a young mother.
Christchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women over 12 years
John Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Ferries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging gales
Damage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.
Tourism operators buy hotels to house workers as housing crisis hits hard
Queenstown housing issues continue, as businesses supply their own worker accommodation.
Ex-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couch
Multiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.
Air New Zealand supports ‘groundbreaking’ partnership to promote travel tool
The tool will make travel simpler for people, the airline says.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
Christchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women
John Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.
Heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South Island
A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.
US tech billionaire Peter Thiel 'abandons' plans for luxury Wānaka build
The build would have accommodated up to 30 guests, and supported between 15 and 30 staff.
Main street meltdown: How NZ’s high streets are changing
We take a walk down some of New Zealand's high streets.
The business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toys
Kiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knocking
With the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.
Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms
A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.
Meth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrested
Meth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.
'One in a million': Freak house fire caused by makeup mirror kills beloved pets
Louise and Taylah Eder lost almost everything in the blaze, including their two dogs.
Stay overnight at a vineyard for less than $5
NZ's best-kept secret – the cheapest way to enjoy a vineyard stay.