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
New ZealandRain most in five months but not enough18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.12 May 08:01 PM
New ZealandCyclist near 'cut in half' taking shortcut on airport runwayThe near miss has highlighted wider problems at the airport and further afield.12 May 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nothing changes': Current staff member of under-fire Canterbury Museum speaks outStaff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo King Cobras arrested, five people charged over assaults in ChristchurchThe new arrests follow the arrests of three other men last Friday.12 May 02:42 AM
New ZealandStaff return to scene of supermarket attack for blessingA large group of staff gathered for the building's blessing just after 11am.12 May 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Greatly relieved': NG building owners halt destruction of building - for nowA hearing to argue the matter is expected to be held in August.11 May 09:58 PM
New ZealandFirst snowfall of the year hits south, heavy rain watch for parts of North IslandUnsettled weather conditions are expected around the country today.11 May 08:49 PM
New Zealand'We've got positive cash flow': Queenstown high-flyer defying Covid-19At least one Queenstown tourism operator believes he's benefited from Covid-19.11 May 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management styleLong-serving director has full support of the museum board.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after three-car crash north of ChristchurchEmergency services rushed to the scene just after midday.11 May 02:17 AM
New Zealand59-year-old man arrested in relation to firearms incident on West CoastArmed police were seen in Dunedin earlier today making enquiries to locate the man.11 May 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Wouldn't have survived another night': Hunters find injured biker after 27 hoursThree 18-year-olds were in their four-wheel-drive when they spotted the motorbike.10 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandHunters to have bigger role in tahr managementHunters will play a major part in control efforts in the South Rakaia/Rangitata area.10 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandHelicopter company charged over crash that killed three peopleThe pilot and two Department of Conservation employees died in the 2018 crash.10 May 09:10 PM
New Zealand'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hoursA series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.10 May 07:53 PM
New ZealandMother's Day meltdown: Woman throws hot coffee in police officer's faceThe constable was hospitalised with burns to her scalp and face after the alleged attack.10 May 07:53 PM
New Zealand'I will never stop': Family enlist plane, drone to search for missing dogsFloss and Scruff went missing last month leaving behind their four-week-old puppies.10 May 07:22 PM
New Zealand'I thought he was going to come for me next' - Supermarket stabbing witness"He briefly looked in my direction, and I thought he was going to come for me next."10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured supermarket customer: 'Is my wife OK?'Witnesses at the scene say there was 'chaos' as the attack unfolded.10 May 08:57 AM
TravelPrice hike: Where are DoC's best value huts this season?DoC introduces 'weekend prices' trial for huts this season.10 May 02:05 AM
New ZealandFirst flight from Sydney lands in NZ as travel bubble resumesThe pause was due to two confirmed Covid cases in the community in New South Wales.10 May 01:43 AM
