Total fire ban now in force across Otago and Southland
There is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.
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Our Jekyll and Hyde summer continues
Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.
Amber-Lee: episode five full transcript
This week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.
Summer bummer: Holiday spots in for another drenching
Uh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.
Amber-Lee: episode three full transcript
This week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.
Arson suspected in Invercargill house fire
A Southland home was badly damaged by a blaze that tore through it overnight.
Amber-Lee case: podcast transcripts released
This week we are publishing the full Amber-Lee Cruickshank case podcast transcript.
Chasing Ghosts: Amber-Lee transcripts released
The Herald is publishing the full transcripts of Chasing Ghosts, the case of Amber-Lee.
Inside the world's southernmost mosque
The Herald visits the southernmost mosque in the world.
New Year's Eve weather: Fine for most
New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.
Heartbroken widow organises funeral on anniversary
Fisherman collapsed and died in the water as horrified wife watched on.
Child in hospital after eating toxic berries
A child required medical attention after eating tutu berries on Christmas Day.
Stabbed pensioner: 'I saw blood just running out'
Pensioner Warren McKenzie was stabbed in the chest 3mm from a major artery.
Cashing in on Xmas disappointment: Kiwis try to flick off 'unwanted gifts'
From high-end prezzies to commercial dross, unwanted gifts go on sale
Revealed: Barclay refused to co-operate with police three times
Fresh details of Barclay's refusal are contained in newly released documents.
Killer slammed for blaming his victim
Killer's court statement draws ire of groups that battle domestic violence.
'Grave injustice': Survivor of killer cop speaks out
Survivor Garry Duggan's reaction to the man who tried to kill him.
Auckland's quarter of a million dollar car park
Not even the real estate agent selling the park expected it to go for so much.
NZ teacher banned after 'sexual grooming' texts to girl
'It would be super romantic': Teacher invites young girl to hot pools.
Campervan on wrong side of road for 45 mins
A trip to the beach had a terrifying end for one Southland family.
Three missing Vietnamese fishermen found
Three fishermen missing after a colleague was found dead on their boat have been found.
Teacher deregistered after showing boys orgasm video
She did it "because kids get so bored with learning about the basic stuff".
Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms
Man in hospital after skyrocket in the eye
South Island man has serious eye injury after firework was shot directly in his face.
Man dead after boat race at Lake Te Anau
The annual racing event took a tragic turn after the man fell from a yacht.
DOC says it can't intervene in every sick seal case
An animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.
Chasing Ghosts: can you bring Amber-Lee home?
Police appeal for information about the 1992 disappearance of Amber-Lee Cruickshank.
Chasing Ghosts: 25 years of heartbreak for family
The final episode of Chasing Ghosts reveals the Cruickshank family's 25-year torment.
Amber-Lee: Man finally speaks after Sensing Murder show
Amber-Lee's disappearance: 'I've never harmed a kid in my life', says man.
Chasing Ghosts: A mother's descent into darkness
Episode Three of Chasing Ghosts examines the troubled life of Amber-Lee's mother.
Herald podcast delves into cold case
The Herald has launched a six part podcast about the Amber-Lee Cruickshank disappearance.
Local Focus: Cycling to stop suicide
A Kiwi couple pedal to raise mental health awareness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
German tourist killed in crash had just started NZ adventure
The 22-year-old headed to Queenstown but days later her trip was brutally cut short.