New ZealandReports of a stabbing in Christchurch: One in serious conditionArmed police swarmed the address where the serious incident was unfolding.20 Aug 03:20 AM
New Zealand‘Very sad day’: Christ Church Cathedral restoration grinds to a haltThose involved in the restoration say it's not the end yet.20 Aug 02:41 AM
New ZealandWaikato suffers first loss in Farah Palmer Cup against CanterburyWaikato missed a last-minute chance to win, with Canterbury holding on for a 10-7 triumph.20 Aug 01:32 AM
LiveNew ZealandSevere wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruptionThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.19 Aug 03:13 AM
LiveNew ZealandPolar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expectedThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.18 Aug 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus tripBus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.18 Aug 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: What's a King's Counsel initiation like?OPINION: There's a lot of bowing but it’s not without purpose.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motuMetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.18 Aug 08:58 AM
New ZealandPolar blast chills New Zealand – rain, wind and snow expectedSnow could fall as low as 500 metres in some parts of the South Island.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cuff him and hold him': Member of the public thrown handcuffs to help in arrestBarbecue chef Glenn Manning was setting up his food truck when the police drama unfolded.16 Aug 07:37 AM
New Zealand'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury schoolA week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.16 Aug 04:51 AM
New ZealandRain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekendMetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.16 Aug 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumGolfLIV Golf coming to NZ? 'I want nothing to do with it', says Kiwi golfing legend'They’ve been hugely disruptive to the game of golf.'15 Aug 11:37 PM
New ZealandMore support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers'As lambing and calving get under way, extra one-off support is needed.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand60 charges laid following string of vehicle thefts in CanterburyPolice said 22 stolen ignition barrels were recovered at an address between June and July.15 Aug 04:44 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured after bus crash in ChristchurchImages from the scene show the windscreen of the bus cracked.15 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandFresh nationwide warnings as scammers impersonate police, vulnerable people losing moneyMultiple reports across the country have surfaced of police scam calls.15 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandAshburton drug bust: 844 cannabis plants, 14 firearms and $200,000 cash seizedTwo men have been arrested and charged following an operation targeting illicit drugs.14 Aug 11:12 PM
New Zealand'It wasn’t a booze up': The night of NZ pilot's deadly chopper crash revealedHis boss says he was a 'model employee' and is dumbfounded by his actions.14 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He would have known his career was over': Shock after NZ pilot's fatal chopper crashThe 23-year-old Kiwi unlawfully took helicopter and crashed into Cairns hotel building.14 Aug 06:25 PM
New Zealand'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attackThe school called the incident "completely unacceptable".14 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand‘It can be a nasty disease’: Syphilis cases on the rise across NZ'This is just the tip of the iceberg,' doctor says, highlighting need for more testing.14 Aug 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumSportMainland sports wrap: Ex-Warriors forward a premiership winner at 44; First XV showdownsThe best of what was and what's to come in Mainland sport.13 Aug 11:00 PM
SportCBHS Head Boy and First XV Captain, Josh Findlay, on preparations for this weekend's finalTravel was the big lesson learned by CBHS last time they played Nelson College. Video / George HeardWatch13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries openThis year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.13 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandPolice catch group fleeing alleged hit-and-runFour young people were taken into police custody.13 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandFirefighters free person after car ploughs into houseThe crash happened in a gated community for people aged over-60.13 Aug 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandFather dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling matchThe stock agent died in hospital after the accident.11 Aug 11:24 PM
New Zealand'He was having sex with me but I wasn’t awake': The first four women testify at serial rape trialFormer footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch cathedral rebuild hopes crumble as Govt declines fundingGovernment will not provide $60m of taxpayer cash to bail out troubled project.09 Aug 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Blood on their hands': Father of baby who died suddenly warned OT infant 'not safe' before tragedyPolice investigating the death of a 2-month-old boy say the death is 'unexplained'.08 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandMore than 50% of NZ schools to implement enrolment zonesEducation Ministry briefing shows it expects to add 61 new zones by 2025.07 Aug 10:14 PM
CrimeThe Dickason Family Tragedy: Herald podcast revisits Timaru triple murderHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murder of the Dickason children.07 Aug 05:00 PM