PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyPhil Gifford: Sickening Super Rugby moment deserves greater punishmentOPINION: The biggest game of the year also featured the most appalling-looking play.21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews at large house fire in WanakaFire crews are at a large house fire in Wanaka early this morning.21 Mar 04:48 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched, operations suspended after jet-boat accidentEmergency services were on the scene of the jet boat crash.21 Mar 07:12 AM
New ZealandFire that destroyed two police cars in Christchurch started by electrical fault"It is believed this was an isolated incident with the vehicle."21 Mar 05:34 AM
Super RugbyReality check: Crusaders burst Blues bubble in dominant winIt turns out the Blues are not the real deal, yet.21 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandSun out - Indian summer carries on with another dry weekNZ is in for another week of fine, settled weather, with many spots still dry from summer.21 Mar 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: How Team NZ was saved from closing downOPINION: There was something else that made Team NZ's America's Cup win special.21 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelTrip a little light fantastic: Covid-busting flight to witness Aurora Australis 'spectacular'Kiwis paid $1200-plus for night flight to Antarctica – and back.20 Mar 04:43 PM
New ZealandBishop concedes 'at least' 80 boys may have been abused - at a single schoolPreviously Bishop Carrell told the Abuse in Care Royal Commission the number was about 30.19 Mar 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWelcome to the NZ town offering new homes at zero profitAustralian IT tycoon backs innovative community scheme to attract families.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWikipedians invade West CoastEver wondered who's working to keep NZ information on Wikipedia accurate and up to date?19 Mar 06:13 AM
OpinionChris LynchChris Lynch: Muppets being offended by MuppetsDisney now gives a disclaimer for cultural stereotypes in The Muppet Show.19 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandRaymond Horn search: Police seek couple seen in same parkRaymond Horn, who has dementia and is non-verbal, went missing on February 15.18 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandChch mosques bomb threat accused now faces terrorist manifesto chargesOnline threats were allegedly made on eve of terror attack's anniversary.18 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCrime wave in Christchurch; homes burgled, vehicles stolenSumner and Redcliffs residents say police have not responded quickly enough.18 Mar 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyPatrick McKendry: What Blues must do to beat Crusaders in 'high stakes' clashThere is probably more pressure on the Blues in the battle of the Super Rugby unbeatens.18 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandPeeved at pie-eyed pastry thievesFour attempts to nick goods on one night included a man putting a pie down his pants.18 Mar 05:09 PM
New Zealand'Highly embarrassing': Anglican abuse phone line not connectedIt was revealed during an inquiry into abuse suffered at the hands of the Anglican church.18 Mar 02:34 AM
New ZealandWoman who stole $1 million from DHB namedThe Serious Fraud Office found multiple transactions amounting to $1,062,973.18 Mar 12:28 AM
New ZealandCDHB confirms stance supporting fluoridation of drinking waterThe DHB voted to continue its pro-fluoridation stance at a meeting today.17 Mar 11:43 PM
New ZealandJudge orders pre-schooler to be vaccinated despite father's objectionsFather said he did not want to put his daughter into a "forced vaccination programme".17 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandAlleged sex offender in court: Police appeal for any more informationThe man is facing five charges of sexual violation.17 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandAkaroa boil water notice lifted after discovery of dead animals in reservoirA Christchurch City Council spokesperson said water is now safe to drink.17 Mar 10:10 PM
EducationWarnings of 'harrowing' situations in student hostelsThe Education and Workforce Select Committee is looking into students' pastoral care.17 Mar 09:28 PM
AirlinesTranstasman bubble: We're ready says Christchurch AirportThe Government is under growing pressure to open up to Australia.17 Mar 08:59 PM
New Zealand'I'm feeling good': Former Dunedin Mayor home after hospice careDave Cull was diagnosed with a tumour on his pancreas in October.17 Mar 08:33 PM
SportCanterbury trainer facing horse doping chargesRIU investigators raided Jesse Alford's stables at Woodend Beach last month.17 Mar 07:39 PM
New ZealandUnprotected: Canterbury measles booster shot falls shortNearly 36,000 Cantabrians need a catch-up MMR jab to be fully protected.17 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandReports on the death of Queenstown 'premature' - Tourism MinisterA recent survey found about 60 Queenstown businesses expected to close in three months.17 Mar 06:48 PM
New ZealandBlood and DNA: Jury hears evidence in murder trialSamuel Samson is on trial over the murder of his former partner Azalia Wilson.17 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandProwler case: Man denies breaking into homes and trying to rape three womenMan was arrested in Christchurch last October.17 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandOne person injured in suspicious house fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 12.43pm.17 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farmA police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.16 Mar 10:59 PM
New ZealandSt Patrick's Day student drinking 'worse than New Year's Eve'All-day binge drinking and broken glass create a major headache for Dunedin police.16 Mar 10:56 PM
