New ZealandGreymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robberyTwo Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.25 Jan 01:16 AM
New Zealand'The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfillTaylorville Resource Park has faced allegations of foul odour, dust and water leachate.23 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandWest Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopensThe region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.19 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandWatch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifiesA heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.19 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of delugeCivil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.18 Jan 07:39 AM
New ZealandWest Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one dayMetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.17 Jan 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Quite significant' support to abandon farmlandThe next step is to sound out the Government about it.08 Jan 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingThe Buffer to defend Kumara Gold Nuggets titleThe defence will bring back memories both happy and sad at the track tomorrow.04 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandThe confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold caseA Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.29 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandHot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrowRain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHolidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZKeeping you posted with the latest wild weather.29 Dec 07:13 AM
New ZealandTramper suffers serious injuries after falling 100m at Waitaha RiverThe treacherous terrain made for a delicate and technical rescue operation.29 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to 10 after motorist dies in West Coast crashThe highway between Buller and Inangahua was closed following today's crash.28 Dec 11:57 PM
New ZealandSoggy end to 2023: Heavy rain, thunderstorms to sweep across NZForecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.28 Dec 05:47 PM
New ZealandA person was treated for minor injuries following a jetboat fire in GreymouthThe jet boat was on a trailer in a driveway, one person was injured.24 Dec 01:46 AM
New ZealandMore 30C-plus scorchers expected across country this weekKaikōura Airport reached 32C yesterday as sun blistered eastern New Zealand.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaikōura soars to 32C, 30-plus temps tipped this week, severe thunderstorm warning liftedTemperatures in eastern New Zealand have soared, reaching over 30C.17 Dec 06:47 AM
New ZealandTemperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so farDunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.15 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandBody found on track on the West CoastPolice say the person's death is not being treated as suspicious.10 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It's bulls***': Pilot rejects finding that his error caused West Coast crashTony Ibbotson maintains mechanical failure caused the Robinson to crash, not pilot error.07 Dec 11:18 PM
TravelWest Coast gains $35m Wētā Workshop epic: Pounamu Path tourist trail opensMāwhera Pā in Greymouth is the first stop on a four-part cinematic, historic route.07 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandRain, wind to lash Auckland in wet start to summerParts of the east coast of the South Island could hit 27 degrees.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rulesNoel Wilson was flying a Robinson R22 when he crashed in forest terrain near Reefton.24 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandReward offered for sound return of expensive machineA trail making machine was stolen from the Gentle Annie campground.21 Nov 03:33 AM
New Zealand'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash rememberedCraig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.20 Nov 06:48 PM
New ZealandDeath of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend saysCraig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.18 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandRain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coastHeavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.11 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Palmerston North to New PlymouthShayne Currie continues his journey, making his way into Taranaki and stopping off in Waverley. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch07 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Inflexible': Farmers urged to boycott Freshwater Farm PlansGroundswell says farmers should think carefully 'before deciding whether to sign up'.06 Nov 09:19 PM
New ZealandThe business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'06 Nov 07:06 AM
New ZealandDream Kiwi spot: No traffic jams, no stress and the ex-mayor giving away his weekly pensionFormer Grey mayor Tony Kokshoorn waxes lyrical about his beloved West Coast.04 Nov 08:00 AM
New ZealandPike River movie production starts on West CoastNew film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.01 Nov 11:44 PM
