New ZealandGerman gecko thieves jailedTwo German men who admitted travelling to New Zealand to steal rare native geckos have been jailed after they pleaded guilty to separate charges of hunting protected wildlife and possessing four rare jewelled geckos.06 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandGovt makes it a lot easier for the rich to get NZ passportsChanges to the Government's business migration scheme will make it easier for rich foreign investors to qualify as investor migrants.06 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleFor the love of books - some of our top shopsBuying ebooks may be convenient but it can't compete with the personality and charm of our best bookshops, writes Danielle Wright.06 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTruckie finds hit-and-run victim's body on roadA Matamata truck driver was looking for a dog on the side of a road when he came across a young girl thought to be the victim of a hit-and-run overnight.05 May 10:08 PM
WorldExplosives tracking in Australia lax, report saysAustralia's military is still not keeping an accurate check of its bombs, rockets, grenades, bullets and other explosives.05 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Fosterling</i>Emma Neale is a poet, novelist, teacher and anthologist living in Dunedin. Her latest novel, <i>Fosterling</i>, is the sort of book that can only come from multiple roles and experiences.05 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSerenity's grandmother wants answersThe grandmother of a six-month-old who died a violent death says someone needs to come forward with the truth.05 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMore tornadoes could strike tomorrowMetservice warns a storm system set to reach New Zealand tomorrow has all the ingredients to create another tornado.05 May 03:07 AM
New ZealandCattle truck crash victim namedA cattle truck driver killed when his truck and trailer rolled on SH1 north of Kaikoura has been named.03 May 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Weak' NZ terror laws worried USA leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.02 May 09:37 PM