New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: Where will the sun shine?The best spots for enjoying a Christmas hamper outdoors will be in the Bay of Plenty, Nelson and Central Otago tomorrow.23 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandBusiness quake support package extendedQuake-affected businesses in Wellington and Hurunui have been given a boost with the announcement that support subsidies will be extended.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandEx-cop wants Lisa Blakie murder probeBridget McMenamin worked on the Lisa Blakie murder inquiry. She has launched a Facebook page to investigate the 2000 case again.23 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandOne hurt in South Canterbury car crashOne person has moderate to serious injuries after a car crash in rural South Canterbury this afternoon.23 Dec 03:56 AM
New ZealandFree fishing app adds to conservation dataKiwi anglers will be able to log their catch this summer - and contribute to data around our fish stocks - thanks to a free app.23 Dec 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Idiot' skipper 'puts baby's life at risk'Seven people, including an infant, went out on a small boat yesterday, but just the skipper was wearing a lifejacket.22 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
BDBDBusinessCanterbury DHB faces mounting deficitsThe Canterbury DHB faces mounting deficits if nothing changes, a PwC report shows.22 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandSettlement to help protect Mackenzie environmentA legal settlement will stop vegetation being cleared without permission in Canterbury's picturesque Mackenzie Country.21 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandFirst thunder, then a sunny ChristmasChristmas Day should be fine but be ready for thunderstorms in the coming days.21 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandHome destroyed by fire then burgledBurglars snuck into the destroyed two-story house and stole the only salvageable items including a TV, a cabinet and food.21 Dec 08:12 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Inspiring schoolboy Jake Bailey trailer for docoA trailer previewing a documentary sharing the inspirational journey of young Christchurch cancer survivor Jake Bailey has been released tonight.21 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandKaikoura locals rejoice as SH1 opens to southThe main road into Kaikoura from the south has been opened to daytime traffic in time for Christmas.21 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandIt's Richie McClaus in KaikouraAll Blacks great Richie McCaw flies with Santa into earthquake-battered Kaikoura today.21 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandSydney conman jailed over NZ scamA Sydney conman who fleeced $500,000 out of a Christchurch man in a vending machine scam has today been jailed for 15 months and will 20 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandCan I sit outside for Christmas lunch?What will the weather be doing on Sunday for Christmas?20 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandChristchurch intruder still on the runA man who tied up three people in Christchurch is still on the run.19 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandBrothel owner has $2m assets seizedA Christchurch brothel owner stands to lose $2m after a judge ruled in favour of police.19 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandHouse fire in ChristchurchFirefighters battled a blaze that gutted a two-story house in Christchurch this evening.19 Dec 10:32 AM
New ZealandChance of 6.9 magnitude aftershockGeonet say there is a 98 per cent chance of an aftershock of 6 to 6.9 magnitude in the next year.19 Dec 08:40 AM
New ZealandPolice seek two after bus driver robbedPolice are seeking two young men after the aggravated robbery of a bus driver in Christchurch.19 Dec 07:31 AM
EconomyJoyce won't write blank chequesFinance Minister Steven Joyce outlines his attitude to Auckland's woes, Super Fund and tax.18 Dec 05:40 PM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
All BlacksRichie and Gemma buy dream homeAll Blacks great Richie McCaw and fiancee Gemma Flynn have splashed out on a spectacular $2.5m family home.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChch homeowners to proceed against insurerA group of Christchurch homeowners have been given the thumbs up to proceed with a class action against their insurer, Southern Response.16 Dec 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Nothing has bloody well happened'When Kaikoura locals told visiting PM Bill English the Govt effort was "piss poor" in the quake-strewn region, Gerry Brownlee let them have it.15 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandGarden gnome basher's appeal thrown outA jealous truck driver who hit his neighbour and occasional lover with a garden gnome and bashed her to death with a metal bar has failed to get off his conviction.15 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandHundreds of ACC quake claimsHundreds of people have lodged injury claims following last month's massive magnitude-7.8 earthquake.14 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandQuake grant for damaged homesPeople whose houses were damaged in last month's earthquake can apply for a $1000 Red Cross grant.14 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandSchool leavers unaffected by quakes - studySchool leavers remarkably unaffected by earthquakes, surprising research finds.14 Dec 02:55 AM
New ZealandTeacher jailed for sex assaultA former Canterbury primary school principal who groomed a young boy before sexually assaulting him over half a decade was today jailed for more than nine years.14 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandKaikoura struggling on quake anniversaryThe quake struck just after midnight on November 14, causing massive fault line ruptures and slips, damaging buildings and closing key roads.13 Dec 09:08 PM
