New ZealandDirty politics? Social media manager defends sharing private photos of new mayorAn unrepentant social media manager has defended sharing private photographs of Ben Bell.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudge tells man: 'No point in playing colonisation card’Judge John Brandts-Giesen tells man 'ultimately, you make your own luck'.31 Jan 05:21 PM
New ZealandSandy Graham launches appeal over murder of Dale WateneShe was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum period of 13 years for the murder.30 Jan 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Out of pocket and patience with illegal huntingLandowners, police & legitimate hunters say poaching seems to be on the rise in the South.23 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandOtago police seeking information after motorist allegedly shot atThe man was travelling between Kaitangata and Milton when the incident occurred.08 Jan 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journeyThe Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.04 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelBest Beach 2023: Six60 star’s surprising pick for NZ’s top beachChris Mac thinks the choice for NZ's best beach is an easy one... do you agree?03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie JonesDid a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters race to save farmhouse, douse hedge fire in SouthlandFire and Emergency NZ said spark from ride-on lawnmower hitting a stone started grass fire01 Jan 06:43 AM
LifestyleKitten survives possible hawk attack, what he needs nowHe may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.29 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandCat, empty chocolate wrapper, James Blunt CD among unwanted Christmas gifts already listed on Trade MeNot every Christmas prezzie lives up to the hype.25 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandOxidation ponds tragedy: Council admits health and safety charge after toddler’s tragic deathLachie Jones was found dead in the ponds nearly four years ago.23 Dec 12:14 AM
New Zealand'It doesn’t feel real': Southland woman wakes $6.3m richer after Lotto win'It doesn't feel real. We've been on such a high.'19 Dec 10:13 PM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandOnline Lotto player wins $6.3 million Powerball jackpotTonight's lotto numbers were 9, 22, 26, 31, 32, 33. Bonus ball was 15. Powerball was 8.14 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandMan who violated teen girls will fight verdictsInvercargill man picked up the two girls and drove them to Tiwai then Bluff.13 Dec 05:41 PM
New ZealandGore’s deputy mayor resigns after call to fire himGore District deputy mayor Stewart MacDonell has resigned from the role.01 Dec 04:39 PM
New ZealandNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDanone flicks the switch on $30m biomass boiler for Balclutha dairy plantGroup says it is NZ’s first dairy spray drying plant powered exclusively by biomass fuel.25 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, SouthlandParticular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.17 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandTenants evicted from council property amid housing crisisA Queenstown couple are furious they’re being evicted from their council-owned cabin.17 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandRare, royal visit as king penguin goes walkabout in SouthlandIt's strictly formal attire for this big bird's day at the beach.16 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandAmber-Lee Cruickshank case: Man who gave 'inconsistent' statements to police pursuedDetectives have received new information in investigation into toddler's disappearance.15 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandProbe into bank's refusal to refund fleeced pensioner's $134,000'Whoever has ultimately targeted the man, they’ve known what they were doing.'13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after South Otago diving incidentEmergency services were called to a water rescue near Jacks Bay Rd about 1pm today.12 Nov 05:09 AM
New Zealand'Heartless': SBS bank refuses to refund pensioner's stolen $134k"They have these ads, 'The bank with a heart'. F***ing heartless."30 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather causes chaos across the country, set to hamper Auckland MarathonAlmost 1300 lightning strikes were recorded on Saturday.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZBut rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.19 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandSouthland Hospital on brink of collapse, cancer care advocate claimsStaff are struggling "despite continually giving it their all to keep the patients safe".10 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Departing Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt shows toll of loss in exit interviewShadbolt is NZ's second longest-serving mayor after getting the Invercargill job in 1998.09 Oct 07:15 PM
New Zealand'I feel surprised': Shadbolt fails to get on Invercargill City Council"I feel surprised not to be re-elected as a councillor, it will take some time to digest."08 Oct 04:20 AM
New ZealandInteractive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/regionUse our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.08 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandNZ's longest-serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt soundly beaten in InvercargillThe country's longest serving mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost the top job to Nobby Clark.08 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition following disorder incident in InvercargillPolice said the parties involved are understood to be known to each other.01 Oct 04:22 AM
