New ZealandMotorcyclist seriously injured after crash on motorwayThe crash was reported at 6.40am.15 Feb 07:03 PM
New ZealandOtago man in Extreme Risk Unit with mosque shooterThe man is one of only 10 prisoners in the country in the unit.15 Feb 12:11 AM
New ZealandBlack smoke billowing from truck on fireIt is unknown how the truck in Christchurch caught fire.15 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandLess than 3 hours of sun a day seen in Christchurch in FebruaryThe city has seen just 28.6 hours of sunshine.14 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandSH1 closed after serious crash in TimaruThe single-vehicle crash was reported just after 1pm.14 Feb 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead following serious crash in TimaruThe single-vehicle crash was reported to police at around 4.30pm.13 Feb 06:45 AM
New ZealandCyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closuresWild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandBig boost for Big Boost - Kiwis flock to get booster job as Omicron surgesThe equivalent of one Kiwi city's population got their booster over 28 hours.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demiseThe dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.12 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Where you're going to end up': Priest scared victims by showing corpsesSurvivors tell of being shown dead bodies and being made to clean out coffins.09 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandCanterbury's tourism operators say stop-start pandemic measures causing uncertaintyNo tourism gains until self-isolation scrapped, operators say09 Feb 06:23 PM
New ZealandHelp wanted: School seeks people to supervise classes if teachers get OmicronHigh school planning for "potential major teaching staff shortages due to Omicron".09 Feb 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Phenomenal': $1 million donation to new child and youth mental health facilityThe Māia Health Foundation is now over halfway towards their goal for the project.08 Feb 11:00 PM
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
