New ZealandSt John of God abuse at Marylands School focus of inquiryThe treatment of boys with learning disabilities at Marylands School is starting today.08 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandStaff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton HospitalAshburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.08 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandSelwyn Sounds joins long list of cancellationsPromoter devastated by the loss of the event.06 Feb 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning familyA man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBail refused for man accused of Christchurch teen's murderJudge's reserved decision rejects bail application after Thursday's hearing.04 Feb 04:30 AM
TravelHesitant Aucklanders stay put this Waitangi weekend says Bachcare dataKiwis rent baches for the last long weekend of summer, while Aucklanders stay home.03 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
New Zealand'Lowest of lows': Anti-vaxxers protest outside schools, 'scaring' childrenOne outraged parent said the protesters "scared" children who were walking past.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailReopening: 'Bitter-sweet' announcement for hospitalityEconomic trauma will continue, say some business groups.03 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandPolice identify remains found on North Canterbury beachThe death is not being treated as suspicious.03 Feb 03:43 AM
New ZealandWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandAnother one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 yearsOrganisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.02 Feb 03:07 AM
New ZealandFake vaccine passes: Seven alleged fakes handed in to police; amnesty deadline extendedIt comes after Canterbury signwriter accused of making fake passes.02 Feb 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Harvest doesn't stop for anyone': Labour shortage hitting Mid CanterburyDelays in skilled overseas labour getting into the country are causing worker burnout.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandDog dies in Christchurch house fireThe house has been significantly damaged in the blaze.01 Feb 07:51 PM
New ZealandNew home-schooling surge after mask mandate, rural areas most affectedthe Education Ministry received 735 home-schooling applications in January.01 Feb 07:24 PM
New ZealandSignwriter accused of making fake vaccine passes keeps name secret - for nowMan faces two charges of forgery after cops swooped.01 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urgedMetService has issued a red warning for the area.31 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandForestry worker crushed to death in North CanterburyWorkSafe notified after worker in his 20s was unable to be saved.31 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandCancelled: 'Heartbreak' as near-sold out music festival latest Covid victim30,000 people were due to attend, but organisers left with no choice.31 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandOrange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South IslandMetservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.31 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandMan charged after police officer assaulted in QueenstownHe is due to appear at the Queenstown District Court today.30 Jan 06:11 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated as fire crews battle tool factory blazeEmergency services were first called just after midnight.29 Jan 05:45 PM
New ZealandPerfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regionsA ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.29 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationStudents likely to bring Omicron south, say expertsStudents likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.29 Jan 04:28 AM
New ZealandJail time for Dunedin man who went on meth-fuelled rampageMarcus Brian James Forde was found with class A drugs stashed in his undies.28 Jan 11:58 PM
New Zealand'Tragic, but unsurprising' - MP on pregnant Kiwi journalist stranded in AfghanistanThe situation shows the Government is more inhumane than an extremist regime, MP says.28 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandFather charged with murdering 3-month-old daughter appears in court; granted interim suppressionThe baby died on January 2 - and the man was charged by police today.28 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandYoung in the time of Covid: Students staying put and flooding job marketCovid has reduced the amount of 18– to 30-year olds departing the country by half.27 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandFriends on phone to police when murder victim's body foundColombian woman Juliana Bonilla-Herrera was allegedly violently murdered inside her home.27 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandTop NZ horse trainer denies animal cruelty allegations after racehorse diesTrainer refutes wrongdoing and says he will fight charges.27 Jan 09:30 PM
SportCoast to Coast forging ahead using 'pods' of fewer than 100 to keep race goingOnly 284 competitors will line up for the Longest Day and One Day Teams categories.27 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandMum going blind delays getting help due to no petrol money, car or childcare. She's not the only one'Almost certainly her outcome was worsened as a result of the delay,' doctor says.27 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 Omicron outbreak: Unvaxxed CAA staff fail in appeal to get jobs backThe High Court has dismissed the employees request for interim reinstatement.27 Jan 03:30 AM
