New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan’s body found in water off West Coast Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious at this time. 15 Feb 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotelPolice say the death is not being treated as suspicious. 16 Dec 07:13 PM
New Zealand'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandEnraged butcher was chopping veges before using knives to stab wife to deathPeter Lamont will be released from prison and deported to Britain next year.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire at funeral home in Greymouth extinguishedFire and Emergency was called to the blaze at Westland Funeral Services on Tainui St.06 Nov 07:18 AM
New Zealand‘Cowboy’ behind Wild West-themed attraction jailed over underground weed bunkerThe drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.24 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandGrey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supplyGrey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'27 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandGreymouth dump cleared but mayor fears disaster'If there’s a major slip or earthquake, it doesn’t bear thinking about what would happen.'20 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandWhitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' waveFellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.18 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday drawThree jackpots were won last month alone. Largest single prize claimed in '24 was $30m.13 Jul 08:38 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awardsStadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Inadequate, flawed' safety and protection before injured toddler killed by fatherCoroner criticises child welfare agency for 'flawed' abuse response.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRetired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuNgai Tahu defends Māori sites amid Grey District protestNgāi Tahu has defended Māori sites of significance in the Grey rohe.05 May 06:53 PM
New Zealand'Who's going to watch him?': Butcher who murdered his wife could be releasedPeter Lamont broke three knives when stabbing his wife 25 times at their West Coast home.20 Apr 05:31 PM
New ZealandRail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trainsPeople ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.12 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North IslandThere are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.09 Apr 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Cowboy Paradise: 'The lost city of the Wild West' and the underground cannabis bunkerBeneath a shipping container on a 700ha property was a sophisticated cannabis operation.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunkerWild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.19 Mar 07:27 PM
New ZealandCowboy’s Paradise owner denies cannabis bunkerPolice raided Wild West-themed property in 2019.18 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale childrenAt least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.18 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandKorean driver sentenced after admitting he caused crash that killed beloved school librarian'Often the defendant, as here, is an otherwise responsible citizen,' the judge said.07 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandStorm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits GreymouthMuch of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.04 Mar 01:39 AM
New ZealandIllegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold chargesThe Crown says Peter Morrison was trying to extract as much gold as he could.04 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandOverseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crashDriver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.26 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandGreymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robberyTwo Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.25 Jan 01:16 AM
New Zealand'The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfillTaylorville Resource Park has faced allegations of foul odour, dust and water leachate.23 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandOverseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crashDriver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.21 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandWest Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopensThe region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.19 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandWatch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifiesA heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.19 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandWest Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one dayMetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.17 Jan 11:06 PM
