New Zealand‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubtsThe department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer. 18 Mar 10:53 PM
New Zealand‘Buddy’ the dog rescued after yacht sinks in wild weatherYacht sinks on its moorings after storm blows through.18 Mar 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operationHe ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.18 Mar 09:40 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hungry for customers’: New way for public to have their say plannedCouncil chief executive wants 'customers' at the centre of the organisation's thinking.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘She was saying stop’: Teen says she was raped twice by friend during movie nightsCrown: 'Mr Stainton didn’t really care if she was consenting or not, he just went ahead.'18 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurantTony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name Japanese man found dead on SH6 near QueenstownThe man found dead on a remote alpine roadside was a 22-year-old from Japan. 18 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandAdult male killed by train at Invercargill pedestrian crossingThe accident is the second time a person has been hit by a train in the past week.18 Mar 01:46 AM
New Zealand‘My legs felt like jelly’: New multimillionaire claims $5.5m Lotto winBach, travel and making sure windfall 'works for my family's future' on winner's wishlist.18 Mar 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workersMarket rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.17 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandYoung NZ mum holidaying at Swiss ski resort no longer missingPolice told the Herald they were advised Hawley has made contact with her family. 17 Mar 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJuicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4mOne ticketholder fears the chances of a refund are 'extremely low'. 17 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandPerson rushed to hospital after Chch metalworks accidentEmergency services responded just after 9.30am today. 17 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandTeen accused of critically injuring woman in Chch park now facing ‘serious’ sex chargesThe 16-year-old is now facing serious sexual violence charges. 17 Mar 07:50 PM
New ZealandGP practising again after having sex with vulnerable patientDr Salil Elias denied having sex with the woman but DNA testing proved otherwise.17 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly changeSevere wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.17 Mar 06:00 PM
Travel newsNew Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winnersAn inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.17 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why ‘woke’ debate misses the mark on justice and equality'Woke' originated with African Americans urging awareness of injustice.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZSouth Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy critics call the Government’s latest bowel screening policy ‘pathetic’Screening age lowered to 58 for all Kiwis; plans for Māori and Pacific men scrapped.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the revival of extinct NZ species faces major challengesColossal Biosciences is interested in resurrecting extinct NZ species like moa.17 Mar 06:59 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a weekKiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.17 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandLong delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZIt comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.17 Mar 02:33 AM
CrimePensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink drivingNow he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouch fires, booze, and burned wallaby: Police investigating student celebrationsMany of Dunedin's students began celebrations before 6am.17 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken legThe 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.17 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
GolfKiwi golfer earns $2.61m for third-place finishBen Campbell's move to the LIV Golf League is paying off.16 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandStorm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plungeWhile South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast. 16 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandDunedin bus hub stabbing: 14-year-old guilty of manslaughterThe jury took more than two days to come to its verdict. 16 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandDriver charged after car smashes into house, sleeping couple escape serious injuriesHusband pulled the car off his wife, who thought she was 'going to die'.16 Mar 10:06 PM
New Zealand11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTecNorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.16 Mar 10:00 PM
KahuWhy mau rākau workshops captivated Womad festival attendeesMau rākau helps youth manage emotions and connect with their cultural identity.16 Mar 08:00 PM
