PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellNicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shiftedIt never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.12 Mar 10:45 PM
CrimeKiller Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.12 Mar 02:00 AM
Kahu‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concernsConcerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.09 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Miracle she’s alive’: Mum-of-two fighting for life after days trapped in car wreck The solo mum is in an induced coma, 'fighting to come back' to her boys, says friend. 09 Mar 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘Love lost in violence’: Woman speaks of fear and betrayal after being raped by partner'He wanted sex so took it anyway. In that sense, there was particular cruelty.'07 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle as Hipkins goes back to basicsOPINION: Party's changes show its renewed focus on Auckland.07 Mar 06:36 AM
New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
Politics'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talkPeters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.06 Mar 04:54 AM
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishapDavid Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.03 Mar 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe hotels with the highest usage of power, water and wasteHotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandMan denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn FlemingIn court this morning, man admits driving charges. 27 Feb 08:48 PM
New Zealand‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteerTracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.26 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsEmotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incidentBayly released a statement shortly before midday.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocationEfforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.20 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandMetService issues heavy rain warnings, torrential downpours forecast for parts of NZAuckland is set to avoid the worst of the front with only a few showers for the region.16 Feb 05:12 AM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Nelson police officer appears in court; keeps name secretThe man appeared via video link at the High Court link this morning.13 Feb 08:25 PM
Crime‘You probably think I’m a weirdo’: Sex offender lured schoolgirl with Easter eggs Man jailed for indecently assaulting two girls on their way to school.13 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed by three vehicles on motorway a ‘decent person’ with troubled pastJoshua Love: failed businessman, political candidate, criminal, but mourned by family. 13 Feb 04:07 AM
Crime‘I never meant any harm, I won't do it again’: Burglar’s impassioned apologyJudge's challenge: 'If you can’t (change) for yourself, then do it for your kids.'12 Feb 05:00 AM
KahuMarlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissedThe bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.11 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandLessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opensThe dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.10 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeChef caught with knife, rolling pin, stun gun says he was off to cut potatoesThe man said he didn't know how to use the Taser and was 'just being a dick' having it.09 Feb 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Couldn't locate him': Caves, rocks searched in hunt for missing Cook Strait jetskier'At this time there has been no sign of the missing man,' police said.07 Feb 02:08 AM
New Zealand‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hoursPhillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.06 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandVolunteers join police in search for missing jetskier in Cook StraitThe man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.05 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandDisqualified driver in court after making pizza run in mum’s car'The public needs to be protected from your poor driving' - Judge Richard Russell05 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Sieg heil': The strange arrest of a nunchuck-wielding barking teenPolice stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.04 Feb 07:00 AM