New ZealandBoyracer: 'Next time I'll smoke you'A boyracer caught after a 14-minute high-speed pursuit involving 10 police cars was unrepentant afterwards, telling officers: "Next time I'll smoke you."10 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandKiller's name could remain hiddenA 29-year-old farmhand has today pleaded guilty to murdering a woman in July - but the man and his victim's identities remain suppressed.10 Oct 06:10 AM
New ZealandWave defeats whitebaiter's rescuersThe parents of a man washed out to sea while whitebaiting on Sunday are urging people to wear lifejackets, even if they are on shore.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhitebaiter swept out to sea namedThe whitebaiter swept out to sea at the Rakaia River mouth last night has been named by police.08 Oct 03:37 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing whitebaiter resumesA whitebaiter in Canterbury was spotted by a rescue helicopter, then moments later swept out to sea.07 Oct 06:32 PM
New ZealandToddler seriously ill after feeding lambA three-year old Canterbury girl is recovering in hospital after contracting a life-threatening disease while feeding a baby lamb.05 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandChch quake response 'effective' - reviewEmergency services responded rapidly and worked well together during the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch last year, an independent review has concluded.05 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandSouthern shock therapy rate highestSouthern District Health Board's rate of electroconvulsive therapy, at more than double the national average, is the highest in the country.30 Sep 08:01 PM
New ZealandChch thieves get red zone accessThieves have stolen uniforms and an ID card giving them access to the red zone and residential homes in Christchurch.29 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandNZ link to riotous birthdayA Kiwi has been identified as the mastermind behind a viral internet invitation that led to more than 3000 people gatecrashing a Dutch teenager's birthday and trashing the town.27 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuIwi: Consultation too shortThe Government's water rights consultation hui is not robust or long enough, according to Ngati Maniapoto leaders.26 Sep 05:30 PM
Energy500 breadwinners out of workClose to 500 breadwinners will lose their jobs, and more than $50 million a year will be sucked out of the Greymouth economy, as Spring Creek Mine is moved into care and maintenance.26 Sep 05:49 AM
OpinionDebate: Who owns the water?The Maori King and the Prime Minister drew the battle lines, with the former saying "Maori'' and the latter saying "No One''. Today, two legal academics explore the deep currents that lie beneath each claim.25 Sep 09:30 PM
Energy'Hell no', say miner wivesMiners were emotional after a meeting with the Minister of State Owned Enterprises, saying he had made up his mind over their proposal before the meeting began.25 Sep 05:05 AM
