New Zealand
King Charles cottons on to Kiwi’s eco-friendly bale netting
Grant Lightfoot hopes the royal attention will give his invention a worldwide boost.
Latest from Southland
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Christchurch commuter rail pilot to be funded
Ministers Winston Peters and Shane Jones made the announcement today.
Crash and learn: Kiwi motorcycle ace on his lessons from a season full of spills
A fractured back and shattered ankle derailed Buchanan's second Moto3 season.
All Blacks stars on the move as Super Rugby squads are unveiled
The Hurricanes will retain 28 players from last season and add 10 signings.
Slink skin operator accused of harassing, stalking neighbour pleads not guilty
The allegations allegedly involving more than 100 emails will go to trial.
'Spring flip': Second front to bring wet, windy and cooler weather across NZ
MetService says the front will be a 'nice twist' for places that have been 'quite dry'.
Speed camera trailers are getting smaller. Here’s where they’re heading
The smaller trailers can be parked roadside in more places than existing models.
Severe gales threaten after weekend of fierce fires
Northwest gales could bring gusts of up to 130km/h in exposed places.
Seven helicopters tackle Southland fire before crews stand down overnight
Ground crews could not reach the blaze because of difficult terrain.
'I don't think anyone is going to stay dry': Labour weekend's wet send-off
The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.
New weather warnings issued as Labour Day front bears down
Gale watches may be issued for at least the south of the North Island.
Stunner to stormy: Warm weekend set to end with rain and gales in the south
Winds could reach severe gale force in four southern areas from Sunday.
Retired council boss received six-figure golden handshake
The council declined to say what the severance payment related to.
Agricultural firm enters liquidation after director's death, $4.2m owed
The company owed $9.927m, with an estimated $4.259m deficit.
Best summer events in New Zealand: 35 ways to fill your calendar
From free festivals to $520 race tickets.
Wanted man may change appearance after fleeing Invercargill police
The public should not approach Jason James Robert Eastley, police said.
Tom Sexton finishes world championships with another top 10
Tom Sexton completed a duo of top-10 performances.
'Put the trains on': NZ First backs Canterbury rail trial
New Zealand First plans a 12-month trial from Rolleston and Rangiora to Christchurch.
From tyre shop to the All Blacks: Josh Moorby's unconventional rugby journey
He played for five teams and worked three jobs before making the All Blacks.
'Deep moral injury': Stuff plans to cut 18 journalism jobs across regional and small-town NZ
Stuff says it will carefully consider staff feedback; union's impassioned plea for jobs.
Slink skin operator charged with stalking, harassment amid carcass dispute
Police documents allege carcasses were dumped and repeated emails were sent.
Police seek 'good Samaritans' who helped girl after Invercargill assault
Two young people face four charges after the attack at Queens Park.
'Sky-high': Peters says National policy will make fish unaffordable
He said he would examine the review despite calling the policy 'desperate'.
How one gardener caught Legionnaires' three times from dry compost
People over 60, smokers and those with health conditions face greater risk.