New ZealandPeter Ellis hopes to clear name, and live to see resultsPeter Ellis was convicted of child abuse at the Christchurch Civic Crèche in 1991.11 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandUnion boss' anger as postal scam re-emergesA scam targeting the country's most vulnerable has returned.11 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandWinter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstormsThere's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHunker down! Tornadoes, storms, power cuts expectedBatten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!10 Aug 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Godfather of craft: Man who changed NZ brewingHow Richard Emerson's beer journey has shaped the country's beer industry.10 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Snow, stormy and sunny - find out whereIf you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".09 Aug 09:02 PM
New ZealandRubbish disaster fears: Concerns swells will breach sea-side landfillOld landfill under threat: Forecasts of big seas have council on alert.08 Aug 06:01 PM
New ZealandNationwide drug raids: Bodybuilder facing meth, money laundering chargesDunedin man charged with possessing and supplying methamphetamine.07 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandFrom hangi to headbutt: Man's shame after attack left partner topless in streetFuelled by alcohol, jealous man turned on his 'caring and faithful' partner.07 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandDriver can't explain crash that changed two lives foreverThe driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.06 Aug 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOnly in NZ: Falling preschool obesity is unique worldwideGetting a good night's sleep could be the best way of preventing child obesity.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: New Zealand's fittest cityThe rankings are being launched in Auckland today.04 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Awful yesterday, worse todayIt's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoy, 4, begged man not to attack mum with hammerA four-year-old begged a Balclutha man not to attack his pregnant mother with a hammer.02 Aug 09:57 PM
New ZealandHunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New ZealandSnow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.02 Aug 07:09 PM
New ZealandLittle girl lost: A mother fighting for her daughter's legacyHer two-year-old daughter was turned away from hospital before she died a tragic death.02 Aug 06:26 PM
New ZealandRetired and living in a tent: Elderly Kiwis' housing crisisTwo heart attacks and surgery costs depleted John's savings.01 Aug 11:39 PM
New ZealandMeasles alert following Dunedin-to-Auckland flightAuckland resident was infectious with measles on Air NZ flight 674 on July 23.31 Jul 04:42 AM
Sport'They're there to be supported': Steve Hansen responds to ref attacksSteve Hansen says two attacks on rugby referees over the weekend is a 'real shame'.31 Jul 12:01 AM
Employment'Cattle market': Burger King sorry for group job interview in busy restaurantOne applicant who walked out said people deserved to be interviewed in private.30 Jul 08:03 PM
New ZealandNot laughing now: He groped bar worker for 'joke', guilty of indecent assaultFather-of-two claimed he had 'good banter' with victim before grabbing her breast.30 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandJunior rugby referee 'punched, strangled' by spectatorPolice and Counties Manukau Rugby Union are investigating the assault.30 Jul 05:00 PM
SportRugby player charged with assault after he 'punched referee'Police have charged a 27-year-old man with common assault after an incident at rugby game.30 Jul 05:13 AM
SportCall for life ban after red-carded player punches refereeSupport is being offered to the young referee who was caught totally unaware by the punch.29 Jul 06:30 PM
SportVideo: Red-carded rugby player throws punch at refPlayer responds to red card by punching referee, sparking a brawl.29 Jul 12:42 AM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why Dunedin is tops in the southCOMMENT: Dunedin, Edinburgh of the south, was all right in the 90s. It's even better now.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat winter? Weather gods smile on New Zealand againThe dry, mild winter continues, but change is looming.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTenants will now have to pay up for rental damageLandlords will soon be able to claim up to four weeks' rent if tenants damage their homes.25 Jul 02:44 AM
New Zealand'She will be fine': Doctors reassured mum before Dunedin toddler's deathToddler died after being misdiagnosed.25 Jul 01:03 AM
New ZealandGirl's cancer missed: 2yo twice turned away from hospitalHineihana Mausii taken to hospital twice in two days - and sent home on both occasions.24 Jul 06:36 PM
New ZealandToddler dies after being misdiagnosed, discharged from hospitalDunedin toddler died just hours after being discharged from hospital for the second time.24 Jul 01:29 AM
New ZealandScramble to impose tougher restrictions for remorseless sex offenderThe man will be released from prison after serving the entirety of his nine-year sentence.23 Jul 08:22 PM
BusinessReal estate agent misled buyer, late-night email citedIt pays to think carefully before sending an email.23 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandDrunk patron pulls down pride flag, abuses performers at gay eventUp to 30 men, some drunk and belligerent, spilled into the bar.23 Jul 06:06 PM
