EnvironmentTotal fire ban now in force across Otago and SouthlandThere is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.16 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandOur Jekyll and Hyde summer continuesFour seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmber-Lee: episode five full transcriptThis week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer bummer: Holiday spots in for another drenchingUh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.11 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandAmber-Lee: episode three full transcriptThis week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandArson suspected in Invercargill house fireA Southland home was badly damaged by a blaze that tore through it overnight.08 Jan 04:26 PM
New ZealandAmber-Lee case: podcast transcripts releasedThis week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChasing Ghosts: Amber-Lee transcripts releasedThe Herald is publishing the full transcripts of Chasing Ghosts, the case of Amber-Lee.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the world's southernmost mosqueThe Herald visits the southernmost mosque in the world.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve weather: Fine for mostNew Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken widow organises funeral on anniversaryFisherman collapsed and died in the water as horrified wife watched on.28 Dec 12:54 AM
New ZealandChild in hospital after eating toxic berriesA child required medical attention after eating tutu berries on Christmas Day.26 Dec 06:05 AM
New ZealandStabbed pensioner: 'I saw blood just running out'Pensioner Warren McKenzie was stabbed in the chest 3mm from a major artery.25 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessCashing in on Xmas disappointment: Kiwis try to flick off 'unwanted gifts'From high-end prezzies to commercial dross, unwanted gifts go on sale24 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Barclay refused to co-operate with police three timesFresh details of Barclay's refusal are contained in newly released documents.19 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandKiller slammed for blaming his victimKiller's court statement draws ire of groups that battle domestic violence.18 Dec 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Grave injustice': Survivor of killer cop speaks outSurvivor Garry Duggan's reaction to the man who tried to kill him.17 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandAuckland's quarter of a million dollar car parkNot even the real estate agent selling the park expected it to go for so much.14 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandNZ teacher banned after 'sexual grooming' texts to girl'It would be super romantic': Teacher invites young girl to hot pools.07 Dec 06:54 PM
New ZealandCampervan on wrong side of road for 45 minsA trip to the beach had a terrifying end for one Southland family.04 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandThree missing Vietnamese fishermen foundThree fishermen missing after a colleague was found dead on their boat have been found.28 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandTeacher deregistered after showing boys orgasm videoShe did it "because kids get so bored with learning about the basic stuff".22 Nov 08:47 PM
New ZealandPatchy drizzle making way for fine daysThis week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms19 Nov 06:57 PM
New ZealandMan stabbed in SouthlandA man is in hospital waiting for surgery after being stabbed.18 Nov 02:44 AM
New ZealandMan in hospital after skyrocket in the eyeSouth Island man has serious eye injury after firework was shot directly in his face.04 Nov 05:34 PM
New ZealandMan dead after boat race at Lake Te AnauThe annual racing event took a tragic turn after the man fell from a yacht.04 Nov 08:23 AM
New ZealandDOC says it can't intervene in every sick seal caseAn animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.01 Nov 03:06 AM
New ZealandChasing Ghosts: can you bring Amber-Lee home?Police appeal for information about the 1992 disappearance of Amber-Lee Cruickshank.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChasing Ghosts: 25 years of heartbreak for familyThe final episode of Chasing Ghosts reveals the Cruickshank family's 25-year torment.30 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandAmber-Lee: Man finally speaks after Sensing Murder showAmber-Lee's disappearance: 'I've never harmed a kid in my life', says man.28 Oct 05:23 PM
New ZealandChasing Ghosts: A mother's descent into darknessEpisode Three of Chasing Ghosts examines the troubled life of Amber-Lee's mother.26 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandHerald podcast delves into cold caseThe Herald has launched a six part podcast about the Amber-Lee Cruickshank disappearance.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Cycling to stop suicideA Kiwi couple pedal to raise mental health awareness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Oct 05:02 PM
New ZealandGerman tourist killed in crash had just started NZ adventureThe 22-year-old headed to Queenstown but days later her trip was brutally cut short.10 Oct 06:57 PM
