PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandIwi step in to avert coup at West Coast Regional CouncilFour of the council's seven members were set to remove the chairman from the role.27 May 01:19 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICUOne night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.27 May 12:09 AM
New Zealand'An emotional time': West Coast community rocked by rafter's deathThe man's body was found about 20km downstream of Griffin Flat.26 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandForest and Bird rejects council chair's 'conspiracy theory'Chairman Allan Birchfield is set to lose the leadership at a meeting next Monday.25 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandSnow for South Island, 'risks' for rest of NZ, as 'big low' loomsThe southeasterly will bring snow to the South Island and dry spells for the West Coast.24 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Herald podcast looks into Gloriavale sex abusers and secret communityHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks into Christian community Gloriavale's sex crimes24 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing rafter lost in Ahaura River enters day 2Police received a report that a man had fallen from a raft on Sunday.24 May 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Bullying behaviour': Leadership crisis at council could cost ratepayersThe council chief executive has been on leave for two weeks after he was stood down.21 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandWhere is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.20 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandGloriavale: Former members react to leadership's court claimsFormers members are pushing for a change of leadership.20 May 03:50 AM
New ZealandGloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sectA former member has launched legal action, pushing for a change of leadership.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandRetreat from Pike River starting next weekThe families of the 29 victims of the 2010 disaster were notified of the move on Friday.18 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Almost broke me': 30 per cent rate rise divides councilAll discussions about rate increases are being held in workshops closed to the public.17 May 09:17 PM
New Zealand'I wish I never took her': 9-year-old was watching grandad whitebait before drowningEmily Branje died after being swept out to sea in September 2019.14 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandGloriavale: Police remain on site at under-fire Christian communityPolice remain on site at Gloriavale amid accusations of widespread abuse.12 May 11:10 PM
New ZealandMan admits indecently assaulting teenage boys at Gloriavale21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to sexual offending at Gloriavale Christian Community.12 May 06:05 AM
New ZealandCovid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one goSome DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.11 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandThe late John McCombe: Legendary snapper and a tremendous all-round guy.John McCombe was an award-winning photographer who died in late April.09 May 09:21 PM
New ZealandMajor DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documentsThe draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.09 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandWet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force windsRain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.08 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandPolice, Oranga Tamariki conclude Gloriavale interviewsPolice say they "are undertaking a comprehensive review of Gloriavale matters".07 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandThe West Coast town that got a new pub light after 150 yearsReefton has a rich heritage as a gold mining town.05 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandOne-way havoc: Retailers not convinced by trial in iconic Hokitika streetThe trial, through Revell St was announced in February.04 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Te Pūwaha bonus for surfersTanae Bank reinstatement will improve the surf report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandThe Daring returns home to Northland after 158 years158-year-old wreckage of The Daring returns home.04 May 03:37 AM
New ZealandLost North Island trampers spend night in freezing West Coast bushThe group were intending to reach the Pfeifer Bivvy but found themselves kilometres away.30 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandWest Coast worker killed by solvent fumes, company fined $160KThe man was laying carpet in a Greymouth building when he died.29 Apr 11:31 PM
EmploymentFlooring company to pay $160,000 over worker's death while installing carpetExperience is no substitute for risk management, warns WorkSafe New Zealand.29 Apr 05:08 AM
New ZealandInjured cattle euthanised after being hit by freight trainThe train, travelling from the West Coast to Christchurch, struck around 20 cattle.28 Apr 11:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreatFootage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Light' 4.9 quake rattles South IslandNearly 400 reports submitted to Geonet within an hour of the jolt.22 Apr 08:50 AM
