New Zealand'Smoke alarms save lives': Owner speaks out after house destroyed in fireFire and Emergency NZ responded to the house fire in Christchurch on Monday.17 May 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'People think we have the plague': MIQ workers report discrimination, stigmaMore than half of those surveyed reported being treated unfairly due to their work.17 May 07:18 PM
EntertainmentDavid McPhail funeral today: Hundreds to farewell legendary funnymanThe pioneering comedian and satirist passed away last week, aged 76.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, rain: 'Significant snow' expected, Milford Rd to closeThe snow is expected to settle but not for long.17 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandParaglider crash: Emergency services respondingA police spokesperson said a helicopter was on the way.17 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandMan finds person wearing his clothes, walking his dog, trying to get into his carThe person was wearing his clothes and leading his dog.17 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandRare piece of Queenstown real estate on market for first time since 1913The land has 110m of frontage to Frankton Rd and rises from 22m to 45m above lake level.17 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandReview of Covid wastewater testing needed - Michael BakerWe still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.16 May 11:06 PM
New ZealandArmed robberies: Teen charged, appears in courtCash and cigarettes targeted in spate of armed robberies over weekend.16 May 10:52 PM
Small BusinessHow a Kiwi-based app became a 'game-changer' for schools in Covid lockdownDevelopers laughed when she first suggested a school communication app 10 years ago.16 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North IslandMuch of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.16 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandMillions paid out for injuries caused by man's best friendACC has revealed there were 2957 new claims for dog injuries in Christchurch in 2020.16 May 09:06 PM
New ZealandMayors slam Judith Collins for 'fear-mongering'Aaron Hawkins says National leader's comments are a 'desperate dog whistle strategy'.16 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandInfant among the injured in head-on crashSeven people caught up in head-on smash.16 May 01:29 AM
New ZealandFamily escapes early morning Ashburton blazeFire crews are still on the scene.15 May 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCold case: Is a Kiwi mum the key to solving 72-year-old mystery?Mystery may be solved after exhumation order signed off.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Call marks two years, hones in on 'online journeys' to radicalisationSix more nations have joined the Chch Call, which is turning its focus towards algorithms.14 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Call: Tech giants, governments meet in push for actionGlobal group started by Jacinda Ardern in 2019 is meeting in a virtual summit this week.14 May 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks'That scares me': Richie McCaw breaks silence on NZ rugby's ugly spatExclusive: After months of silence, ABs great has his say as Silver Lake fight gets messy.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Atrocious': Police crack down on motorists using phonesThe fine for using a phone while driving increased from $80 to $150 from April 30.14 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandLancaster Park site redevelopment progressingThe history of Lancaster Park dates back to 1880.14 May 01:58 AM
New Zealand'I wish I never took her': 9-year-old was watching grandad whitebait before drowningEmily Branje died after being swept out to sea in September 2019.14 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in incident involving ride-on lawnmowerEmergency services were called to the incident in Rakaia just after 8.30pm.13 May 10:52 PM
New Zealand'The memory still haunts me': Man sentenced for groping at Dunedin barMark Stephen McNeill was found guilty of indecent assault at a trial in February.13 May 07:49 PM
New ZealandApprehension, kindness and cruelty as Countdown reopensThe violent attack appears to have brought out the best, and worst, in the community.13 May 07:24 PM
New ZealandKiller's death in custody forces changeHours after his appeal for murdering Amber-Rose Rush failed, Skantha was dead.13 May 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMuseum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doorsMuseum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand21-year-old arrested after ambulance station burglaryA 21-year-old man will appear in court later this month.13 May 02:19 AM
New ZealandTSS Earnslaw: 108-year-old steamship takes a restRoutine hull-strengthening work will take place and new rescue crafts will be installed.13 May 01:58 AM
New ZealandBriscoes: Report of knife incident at Christchurch store incorrect"No such, or similar, incident has occurred," a spokesperson said.13 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandNo response to mayors' letter over journalism job cutsA Southland mayor is concerned about dwindling journalist numbers in the area.13 May 12:48 AM
New ZealandLack of rules around underwater noise endangering animals - instituteNoise from pile driving, ports and boats can cause deafness in whales and dolphins.12 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandSouthern health board to outsource cancer treatmentThe radiation oncology treatment waiting list reportedly stands at a record 157 patients.12 May 09:36 PM
New Zealand'They all came along at once': Offers pouring in after jobseeker's storyCourtney Ralston, 19, was born with rare genetic disorder Sturge-Weber Syndrome.12 May 08:11 PM