New ZealandChristchurch pornographer sentenced to 27 years in US federal prison New Zealand-born Pratt was once on the FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitives list.09 Sep 07:17 AM
New ZealandTicketing overhaul delayed: $1.4b nationwide public transport system pushed to 2027Christchurch passengers can start tapping cards on buses and ferries in November.09 Sep 07:07 AM
ChristchurchEmergency services respond to serious Christchurch incidentThe Armed Offenders Squad arrived at the scene in the Christchurch suburb of Sockburn this afternoon. Video / George Herad, Jazlyn WhalesWatch09 Sep 05:08 AM
New Zealand'My bloody hero': Amputee leaps into river to save fellow whitebaiterWarwick 'Wally' Inwood, 76, says he was close to drowning in his chest waders.09 Sep 05:00 AM
Christchurch'You need to come out now': Christchurch woman in custody after house fire stand-offThe Armed Offenders Squad was among those called to the scene in Sockburn.09 Sep 04:26 AM
ChristchurchHigh-tech gear capable of rapidly scanning bush for missing people arrives in South IslandThe device allows crews to cover wide search zones quickly and efficiently.09 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandNZ's newest millionaires celebrate Lotto win with KFC lunchThe couple has plenty of ideas about where the money would be best put. 09 Sep 02:19 AM
Entertainment'Intimate, front-row seat: Ardern film set for NZ release this monthThe ex-PM says her cousins could now 'officially stop asking her how they could see it'.09 Sep 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMoana Pasifika granted year-long break on $3m public loan interestSport New Zealand has paused $183,000 in interest charges on the $3m loan.08 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandWellington house prices nearly 30% below peak as slide continuesWellington City - West values have plunged nearly $432,000 since the peak.08 Sep 10:32 PM
EntertainmentSee you soon, Aotearoa!: The Chase star returns for charity quiz nightsTake on The Chase quiz whiz Shaun Wallace, when ‘the Dark Destroyer’ tours NZ in November.08 Sep 09:46 PM
TravelCelebrate the finale of Downtown Abbey at these real-life castlesInspired by the new film? Live out your dreams in these idyllic spots. 08 Sep 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: How the Rugby Championship became the gift that keeps on givingOPINION: The reality is there are no lame-duck teams this year.08 Sep 04:40 AM
ChristchurchRescue after person falls into rubbish dump pit within days of safety warningCity council confirmed 28 people have been spotted in refuse pits.08 Sep 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'We weren't drinking alcohol' - Christchurch retirement village resident'We should be able to live our lives peacefully, doing what we enjoy,' says Jean Sparrow.08 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back jobAnthony Lockington took Health NZ to the ERA after being sacked for serious misconduct. 07 Sep 10:00 PM
EntertainmentPike River movie set for Q&A tour before national release next monthAdvocates Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, on whom the movie is based, will speak.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareFunding woes lead to liquidation of three NZ medical tech firmsThe promising health tech firms have been unable to raise further capital.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mother pleads with immigration to allow son with Down syndrome into NZChristchurch chef seeks ministerial help to get her son into NZ.07 Sep 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Out of reach': Kiwi families priced out of famous local train journeyThere are calls for 'local deals' so Kiwis can afford the scenic TranzAlpine experience.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's newest millionaire yet to claim prize from last night's Lotto drawThe $1 million winning ticket was sold at a Four Square supermarket.06 Sep 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier night shelter expects to chase new Government homelessness fundingThe Govt is releasing $17m for homelessness projects, but will it include Hawke's Bay?06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrison unit housing mosque terrorist repainted to ease ‘oppressive’ conditionsRevamp comes after Chief Ombudsman outlined concerns of human rights abuses in jail unit.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Are you New Zealand’s latest overnight millionaire?The numbers are in - have you got a winning Lotto ticket?06 Sep 08:32 AM
New ZealandNeighbourly spat ends up in court after farmer dug trench in neighbour's drive during floodingThe trench left the driveway inoperable, leaving neighbours unable to leave.05 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElton, Lady Di, Bowie, kings and queens: Inside the $150m revival of a rock 'n' roll hotelMike Thorpe reports on the restoration of a city's landmark building.05 Sep 10:00 PM
AucklandDisgraced realty agent Aaron Drever faces more jail for hiding income during bankruptcyDisgraced agent misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.05 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'She didn't want to die': Parents demand action after eating disorder deathChristchurch family demand urgent change after 33-year-old dies from eating disorder.05 Sep 05:01 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Father’s Day ideas, live music, theatre and roastsPlan your weekend with this round up of the best events in Auckland and beyond.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLightning strikes Wellington flats as SH2 reopens after fierce stormState Highway 2 is closed due to severe winds in Wellington tonight.05 Sep 11:23 AM
PoliticsPolice probed 10 reported threats against embattled Green MP who resigned suddenly todayBenjamin Doyle previously said they did not want to be 'disappeared by hate'.05 Sep 07:03 AM
UFC'There's a problem': MMA coach's fight against coward punchesIn June, the Government announced it would introduce specific offences for coward punches.05 Sep 07:02 AM