New ZealandMoment marriage proposal on scenic bridge was secretly capturedIt was a Facebook post that alerted the couple to the existence of the photos.22 Apr 12:56 AM
New ZealandFatal crash between car and van on West CoastThe crash happened on State Highway 6 at about 1.22pm on Wednesday.17 Feb 06:21 PM
TravelJourney back to the gold-digging, beer-swilling West CoastThere are many highlights in this Gold Rush town and one-time Kiwi pub capital.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.21 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandHokitika councillor's brush with death after freak lawnmower accidentA small stone, flicked off a blade, nearly killed Hokitika councillor Latham Martin.15 Jan 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThousands of cubic metres of rubbish to be moved from Fox Glacier landfillAnother rubbish cleanup is also underway.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice cleared over not arresting drink-driving murderer night before he killed againA groomsman at David Bain's wedding, Paul Tainui was carrying knives in his car.21 Oct 10:04 PM
TravelCrafty NZ holidays for makersWill you carve pounamu, sharpen a knife, create a glassblown vase, or make a broom?17 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessThe Road Ahead: What's really happening in the engine room of NZ tourismFrom Queenstown to Hokitika, Covid-19 has caused carnage.04 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandChilly start but sun coming for most of the countryFrosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.24 Jul 08:32 PM
AirlinesDunedin connections back on Air NZ scheduleAir NZ will restart domestic flights between Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington on June 1st.11 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandHundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the SouthWhile some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.04 Feb 07:08 AM
New ZealandBody found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocksPolice believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.26 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandHighway closure planned ahead of heavy rainThe area on the West Coast was affected by storms and slips last month.11 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandWeather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nationAfter the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.07 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic landslide into swollen river caught on cameraWild weather evacuates residents, closes main roads.07 Dec 05:06 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pmA local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.06 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ's dumbest criminals? Firestarters post social media videoTwo boys tried to set the club grounds on fire, then uploaded the footage to Instagram.30 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandMan in 20s pulled from the Hokitika GorgeA rescue helicopter is on its way to transport the man to hospital.14 Oct 05:56 AM
New Zealand'Contagious personality': Givealittle set up for family of swept away EmilyA fundraising page aims to support Emily's family and preserve her memory.29 Sep 05:18 PM
New Zealand'Incomprehensible': Family in shock after Emily, 9, swept awayCouple's only child had been spending holidays with extended family in Hokitika.27 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandHokitika River: Search for girl, 9, to continue overnightA girl and elderly man were swept away while whitebating on the West Coast this morning.26 Sep 09:39 AM
New ZealandHokitika baby death: Boy's father denies murderC.J. Bodhi Brian White-Sinclair died on July 9.29 Jul 09:43 PM
SportReardon cruises homeWhanganui motorcycle ace Seth Reardon plays it cagey to win NZ Enduro title.22 Jul 09:20 PM
SportEnduro title is Seth's for the takingWhanganui rider Seth Reardon gets two throws at the dice to claim the NZ enduro title16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFliers cheat death in glacier crashesSurvivors of Franz Josef Glacier plane crashes shivered overnight and faced long walk out.10 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after 10-month-old baby seriously injuredThe baby was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital, where he is in a critical condition.09 Jul 06:36 PM
New ZealandMothers ask PM to review double murdersTwo mothers appeal for review of double murderer's case.25 Jun 07:28 AM
New Zealand$25,000 find: Casual prospector's luck suddenly turns to goldHe found a rock - that turned out to be a nicely formed gold nugget weighing 6.25 ounces.06 Jun 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPike River: Faces of the 29 victimsThey were fathers, sons, & husbands. These are the faces of the Pike River 29.01 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandWildfoods Festival operator steps away, future unknownThe future of the festival is up in the air.29 Apr 07:58 AM
