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
New ZealandPolice investigating ‘unexplained’ infant death in North CanterburySpokesperson says baby died on Monday morning and an autopsy has been performed.06 Aug 05:56 AM
New Zealand'I will love you forever': Devastated parents of ice rink fall victim farewell daughterHer father says wearing helmets on the school trip should have been enforced.06 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating 'unexplained' death in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to a property at about 11am today.06 Aug 02:42 AM
New ZealandTriple murderer Lauren Dickason appeals convictionsWill she be deported once released from prison?05 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInteractive reveals house prices by school zones in ChristchurchWe've calculated how much it costs to buy a house by school zone across the city.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelmet rule introduced at ice skating rink where teen suffered fatal injuryThe teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.04 Aug 06:37 AM
New ZealandVideo emerges of students assaulting man, forcing him to eat pet food in vigilante attackA top Christchurch boys' school is investigating after a video of an assault emerged.02 Aug 02:08 AM
New ZealandVerkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15mThe Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Distressing’: Probe after video circulates of cat thrown from moving carIt follows a string of similar incidents this year alone.01 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandPolice release description of man sought after elderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attackThe victim sustained serious head and facial injuries and remains in hospital.01 Aug 05:55 AM
New ZealandMan who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison releasePeter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.01 Aug 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen dies after ice skating tragedyThe teenager suffered an 'unsurvivable' head injury while on a school trip.31 Jul 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Get up and do something': The life and art of Sam Mahon and Alison Erickson'All art should be political. Every good sculpture should have context, form and story.'31 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandBehind the anxious wait to find Yanfei Bao’s remains and what happens nextThe discovery of her remains brings some closure but the police case is far from over.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They're just babies': Second court appearance for mum after kids found alone in smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.31 Jul 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': 13-year-old suffers 'unsurvivable' head injury after ice-skating fallWhanau are devastated after accident on school outing.31 Jul 01:56 AM
Lifestyle‘So beautiful’: NZ's best pie has been crownedHotly contested, these are all the winners in the Bakels NZ Pie Awards.30 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao murder: Forensic experts scour shallow grave scene; autopsy results expectedThe Christchurch real estate agent had been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in SouthMetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.30 Jul 07:37 PM
SportRugby coach banned for 15 matches after grabbing referee’s shirtA judicial hearing found the coach guilty of using threatening words or actions.30 Jul 06:19 AM
New ZealandStudent critical after accident at Christchurch ice skating rinkA police spokesperson said WorkSafe has been advised.30 Jul 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trialChristchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.30 Jul 03:23 AM
New ZealandChristchurch missing real estate agent Yanfei Bao believed foundYanfei Bao had been missing for more than a year.30 Jul 01:38 AM
New ZealandOne-third of hospitality industry reports workplace bullyingNew Zealand's biggest hospitality conference is in Christchurch today.30 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandNew search for missing estate agent Yanfei Bao as police act on fresh leadOfficers are back on a private farmland area they have searched before.29 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandConvicted killer dies suddenly behind barsPaul Gottermeyer was serving a life sentence for a brutal attack on a young mother.29 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandFerries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging galesDamage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.29 Jul 07:35 PM
New ZealandEx-firefighter's grim warning after mirror burns hole in couchMultiple people have told the Herald stories of mirror-related fires and near misses.29 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South IslandA complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.28 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandParaglider seriously injured in Christchurch’s Port HillsThe patient was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter.26 Jul 05:52 AM
New Zealand'One in a million': Freak house fire caused by makeup mirror kills beloved petsLouise and Taylah Eder lost almost everything in the blaze, including their two dogs.26 Jul 04:30 AM
EntertainmentAnd... action: Inclusive Performance Academy shines on stage and screenTV scriptwriter Fiona McKenzie established the Academy four years ago.24 Jul 06:00 PM
