New ZealandFormer Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority workers sentenced to home detention for fraudTwo former public servants corruptly tried to profit from Christchurch earthquake rebuild.06 Jul 06:29 AM
New ZealandThe $33.5m Lotto mystery: What happens if no one claims it?Lucy Fullarton said Lotto has a robust process around how they find their winners.06 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandMayors making headlines: City leaders who have felt the heatMayors around the country have found themselves under fire for their conduct.05 Jul 06:45 AM
New ZealandStudent speaks out after being groomed by school teacherThe student who was groomed by her teacher when she was only 16-year-olds speaks out.05 Jul 06:11 AM
New ZealandPrivate school had two other former teachers involved in ‘serious misconduct’ casesA teacher had an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old student.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested after Christchurch raid uncovers $400k worth of methTaking the 1.2kg of meth off the street has prevented 'considerable harm', police say.03 Jul 05:11 AM
New ZealandFrank Film: Christchurch returns to its cycling city rootsBack to the Cyclopolis – Christchurch returns to its cycling city roots. Video / Frank FilmWatch03 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandFrank Film: Back to the Cyclopolis – Christchurch returns to its cycling city rootsŌtautahi Christchurch can now reclaim its former title of Cyclopolis.03 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South IslandAn estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas01 Jul 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Six youngsters still on youth justice facility roofThe six young people remained on the roof at the Wiri facility this morning.01 Jul 07:45 PM
New Zealand$30k fraud for fake appointments; money spent on food and cigarettesSarah Morris fraudulently claimed 176 vouchers, obtaining $30k, from Te Whatu Ora.30 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandThe cheapest, most expensive gas stations in NZ on final day of tax discountTomorrow the price per litre will increase by around 29 cents.30 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandPowerball $33.5 million prize draw: Lotto defends 30-minute wait time to check ticketsThe money from Wednesday's draw was the third-largest jackpot to have been won.30 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandFresh Choice Merivale celebrate $33.5 million winOwner of Fresh Choice Merivale, Craig Grant speaks about how the store is celebrating the winning $33.5 million lotto ticket. Video / George HeardWatch28 Jun 10:48 PM
New Zealand'Sweet and sour': Staff celebrate $33.5m Lotto ticket sale months after hold-upThe money from Wednesday's draw was the third-largest jackpot to have been won.28 Jun 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$3.2b landlord hit by outlook revision'Change is due to the temporary decrease in our funds from operation/debt ratio.'28 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandPatched over: Comancheros muscle in and take over gang padAggressive move shakes up city’s underworld, while police monitor gang-linked tangi.28 Jun 01:08 AM
TravelWinter holidays are coming: Eight top activities for the July school breakIndoor ideas to keep kids entertained over the holidays, from ice skating to curling27 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandCitizen's arrest of robber foiled when cops said let him goMike Creedy saw four men running after a thief and 'took a few steps' to stop him.27 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandSuspended Oranga Tamariki staff still paid two years after child facility closedChild protection agency closed 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house in June 2021.26 Jun 06:19 PM
New ZealandWoman missing for eight weeks likely died within a day of last sighting, report findsShirley Warrington was found in dense bush eight weeks after she went missing.26 Jun 06:17 PM
New ZealandDrugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prisonPolice op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.26 Jun 06:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins boardNew director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.26 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandFour youths brought down from roof of Oranga Tamariki facilityA group of youths have been on the roof of an Oranga Tamariki facility since yesterday.24 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandRestaurant with no set opening hours or menu booming'It’s very unique and he hasn’t put up prices since 2014.'24 Jun 09:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council awardSensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.23 Jun 10:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHello Foods receivership: Creditors claim $20m, liquidators called in"We lost a lot of money."23 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandContagious patient's $62 Uber ride home: Hospital said no to free taxiAn RSV patient spent $62 on an Uber home after arriving at hospital in an ambulance.22 Jun 10:42 PM
TravelCathay chooses Christchurch for seasonal return but no free flights for South IslandChristchurch will be the airline’s first seasonal route since the pandemic.22 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandNo power in some households, high prices in othersOur most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.21 Jun 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly cruel': Investigation launched over intimate school videoA parent from one of the schools called the sharing of the video 'designed to shame'.21 Jun 05:20 AM
New ZealandMarried couple killed in triple-fatal crash had only recently moved to South IslandDonna Young and her husband Christopher Young were killed in the triple-fatal crash.21 Jun 02:41 AM
New Zealand‘Traumatic’: Five killed in 'horrendous' crashes on Canterbury roadsPolice are investigating the scene of the crash on Main North Rd, Sefton.18 Jun 08:53 PM