Coroner issues warning on disposal of explosives after man’s death
The death of a Southland man while trying to dispose of old explosives in Southland has prompted a…
Coroner calls for clearer guidance after Southland man dies detonating old explosives
A fencing contractor for 50 years, Woodford had used Powergel explosives throughout his working life to blow up…
New signs ‘unlikely to stop strikes’ on NZ’s most-hit rail bridge
New signage has been erected after the country’s most-struck rail bridge claimed yet another victim, this time slicing…
'Distressing event': Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Clutha – NZ Herald
‘Distressing event’: Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Clutha NZ HeraldMan charged with murdering South Otago…
Guests evacuated as blaze rips through luxury Fiordland Lodge
Guests have been evacuated after a fire broke out at a luxury lodge on the outskirts of Te…
Police urge caution after ‘tragic’ 48 hours on roads across NZ
Police are urging drivers to “slow down, stay alert and make safe choices” after fatal crashes in both…
‘Serious concerns’ for businessman missing for two weeks
Police and whānau have “serious concerns” for the welfare of a businessman missing from the Invercargill area for…
Winton crash: Italian woman named as victim of State Highway 6 crash
NZ Herald 20 Jan, 2026 07:19 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Six shearing and woolhandling events headline big competition weekend
The next six competitors will meet in a February 7 final at the Rangitīkei Shearing Sports in Marton…
Train enthusiasts on mission to restore 19th century locomotive
A group of Southland train enthusiasts are on a mission to restore a 19th century locomotive known as…
Winton crash: One person dead, three injured in two-vehicle crash on SH6
One person sustained moderate injuries, while two others were treated for minor injuries. SH6 was closed between Eglington…
Serious two-car crash shuts State Highway 6 in Southland, detours in place
NZ Herald 15 Jan, 2026 02:58 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…