Helicopter called in to help 'significant' burn-off in North Canterbury
More than a dozen 111 calls have been made to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
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Tenants baffled after intruder floods bathrooms, sprinkles sand
'If it was more malicious I'd probably feel less safe', resident says after odd break-in.
Artwork given in support of saving NG building up for auction
The late Ralph Hotere gifted 'Hang in There Mate' to the Madras St building's owners.
Crews fight blaze at Otago University
Emergency services were called to the College of Education auditorium at 8.25am.
'Unexplained death': Detectives launch probe after man found in Christchurch flat
Emergency services rushed to a Christchurch address this afternoon.
Gloriavale: Authorities on site at West Coast community
Sources have told the Herald children between the ages of 5 and 16 are being interviewed.
Tiwai Point eyed up for eco-friendly hydrogen production
The smelter is due to close in just over three years at a cost of 1000 jobs.
Cancer treatment 'screwed up... an absolute disaster'
Litany of misdiagnosis, missed opportunities and mishandled appointments.
Drug-driver victim's fury at potential 'murderers'
Walter Dalziel lives with constant pain after head-on collision with a meth-fueled driver.
One-way havoc: Retailers not convinced by trial in iconic Hokitika street
The trial, through Revell St was announced in February.
First signs of NZ housing market slowing - report
'There are signs that there are fewer buyers talking to banks about ... mortgages.'
Warmer, drier April for many with record-breaking month of weather
'In a warming world, we expect more high-temperature extremes.'
Man who ran global child sex abuse ring imprisoned for second time
John Hellewell told Probation he no longer felt pity or sadness for the abused children.
Student tricked out of $30k in online dating scam
The worst part for Christine wasn't the huge financial cost but the romantic deception.
Seismic shift: Women presidents for three engineering bodies
They were the old boys' clubs of New Zealand engineering. Women run them now.
Person dead after two-vehicle crash in North Canterbury
Diversions will be in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Urine, food smeared on floor: St John ambulance station trashed
St John believes the break-in happened sometime overnight on Sunday
Resident says shooting of walkers by duck hunters was inevitable
The woman first warned of the dangers of hunters shooting from boats two years ago.
Pasifika Air: Mike Pero's airline set to take off to Cook Islands this year
Pero said he is determined to get the airline running.
A little hoarse: Plastic toy eaten by albatross for chick
It is the latest in a string of foreign objects found in nests over the past few years.
Mad Magpie: Social cricketer faces life ban for attacking opponents
The Mad Magpies wicketkeeper admitted assaults sparked by an umpire's decision.
'Shameful and criminal' delays for cancer patients
Cancer Society chief horrified as delays are much worse than anyone expected.
'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelled
Hundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.
Person hit by train in Invercargill
Police could not provide comment on the status of the person hit.
Man arrested following Cook Strait ferries threat
Police are considering charges against the 33-year-old.
Councillors in favour of dumping Ashburton slogan
Ashburton appeared on a handful of lists of one of the worst town slogans in the country.
Queenstown hospitality boss says table and chairs fee discount too late
The council last month announced the discount is in response to Covid-19.
Four new MIQ Covid cases, Cook Islands bubble update later today
Will there be any cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today?
Woman appears in court after violent Mid Canterbury incident
A woman has appeared in court facing serious charges after a weekend incident in Methven.
Māori trust accuses Bunnings of wanting cultural performers on the cheap
'They were doing the 'dial a Māori', trying to get anyone or someone to do it.'
Duck shooters urged to hand themselves in after women shot
The pair were walking along a track near the Clutha River when the incident happened.
'We lost everything': Woman details desperate efforts to save pets in Canterbury fire
The family was on an outing when the fire broke out.
Pink Bands: Classic gumboot altered for first time in 50 years
A special edition Pink Band gumboot is now on sale to raise money for breast cancer.
Tourism Minister hints at more support for Queenstown tourism
Stuart Nash says he will outline a number of measures at the TRENZ Hui 2021 this week.