New ZealandOtago University investigates Castle Street fireworks aimed at policeFireworks were also fired toward a fire truck but missed the vehicle.05 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandMove to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlashA petition claims camping at Beacon Point threatens fragile wetlands nearby.05 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand$3 per km to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?Some short regional hops now cost more than $3 a kilometre when booked late.04 Nov 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police officers, firefighters targeted in Scarfies’ fireworks shootoutA 20-year-old man was held overnight after fireworks were aimed at officers.04 Nov 12:57 AM
New ZealandReal Life: Mayor Sophie Barker on turning Dunedin into 'premier destination''We've got an amazing city – we just need to work in partnership.'03 Nov 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket inches upward as investors bet on brighter 2026The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,556.3, up up 7.98 points or 0.06%.03 Nov 05:27 AM
New ZealandCyclist seriously injured in SH6 crash at Gibbston, highway reopens after closureThe cyclist was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after the collision.03 Nov 01:24 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandGold hunters find giant 70g nugget worth $25k, won't reveal secret locationThe 70g nugget could fetch about $25,000 given its size and rarity.01 Nov 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Tragically predictable': SAFE demands early end to greyhound racing after deathsGRNZ says the fatalities were rare and its safety reforms have reduced injuries.31 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandHouse prices up: Second month of growth could signal start of recoveryCotality data shows national prices up 0.2% in Oct, although Auckland is still sliding.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-addled truck driver jailed over crash that killed beloved grandfatherThe 6am Waimate crash killed local motorist Alan George Weir, who was on his way to work.30 Oct 06:30 AM
ChristchurchTourist sentenced over Wānaka crash that injured four, including his wifeHoneymooner Ka Ho Cheung crossed the centre line, hitting two vehicles.30 Oct 03:03 AM
New Zealand'Where's the help?': Clutha farmers count cost of devastating stormFarmers say insurance won’t cover the kilometres of fences destroyed.30 Oct 02:50 AM
BusinessHalter replaces 30 towers after storm hits virtual farm fencing networkAbout 70 South Island farms lost service after last week’s wild storms.29 Oct 11:27 PM
America's Cup'A simple formula': Team NZ cyclor reflects on sporting success ahead of new chapterThe two-time Coast To Coast, 2024 America's Cup winner will now run the Lake Hāwea Epic.29 Oct 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Very sorry': Otago University apologises after error found in law examExam invigilators told students about the error 50 minutes into the exam.28 Oct 07:18 AM
New ZealandCommunities rally after wild storm leaves thousands without electricity for daysMore than 8000 properties remain without power across Southland and Otago.28 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A huge loss': Tributes for young Irishman who died in Queenstown balcony fallDillon McDermott, from Galway, died in the resort town last week.27 Oct 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gapFive new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.27 Oct 09:12 PM
FootballFootballer who stole penguin in NZ, jailed in Singapore and 'died' on pitch gets new roleLutz Pfannenstiel revealed in his autobiography that he 'borrowed' a penguin.27 Oct 09:04 PM
New ZealandThe ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementiaKerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.27 Oct 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBounce back: NZ’s adventure capital nears pre-Covid tourism highs ahead of big summerAustralia leads arrivals at 40%, with the US and China steadily increasing.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
New Zealand‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after car towing caravan collides with vehicle in Otago, SH1 blockedOne person has been left seriously injured, a Hato Hone St John spokeswoman says. 26 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandDunedin teen arrested after Wellington mosque bomb threat due in court tomorrowThe threat named the Kilbirnie Masjid and was posted online on Thursday.25 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandMany Hawke’s Bay business owners under ‘severe stress’: Business leader'I don’t think I’ve ever seen people working as hard for such little return.'25 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on wayThe weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto: Nine people share $1m as Powerball jackpot goes unstruck yet againSaturday's Powerball jackpot climbed to a record for the year after no one won midweek.25 Oct 07:03 AM
New ZealandRain, gales and swells set to interrupt weekend plans across countryRain up to 15mm/h and wind gusts reaching 90km/h are forecast for Sunday.25 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 PM
