New ZealandPioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cookingMargaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Marlborough woman found safe and wellPolice confirmed this evening that she had been found.06 Aug 07:28 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyAuckland First XV semis decided, rivals to clash for Canterbury titleThe semifinals and finals around the country have been decided.04 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionSimon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routes31 Jul 04:29 AM
New ZealandNorth Island set for drenching, waterlogged Tasman sets up emergency centres 28 Jul 01:51 AM
AucklandTwo dead after crashes in Matakana and Okaramio, Marlborough, motorists told to avoid areas19 Jul 08:11 AM
New Zealand'Exciting': Seaweed seed bank, marine rehab unite effortsThe seaweed seed bank is a 'living library' of native kelp species from various regions.18 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest at Wellington, Otago, Hamilton and TOI AucklandThis week's webisodes have all the highlights from week six's regional finals.17 Jul 07:58 AM
New Zealand'Too young, too soon': Promising student dies in crash returning to uniTessa Sheild, 20, died after being injured in a crash near Moeraki Boulders on Sunday.17 Jul 02:31 AM
ChristchurchPolice name young driver in fatal SH1 crashTessa Elizabeth Macintosh Sheild died from her injuries early Tuesday morning. 16 Jul 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Broken promise': Minister defends cancer screening rollout, won't fully kick in until 2029The Government's staggered delivery of scheme has been criticised by Labour. 15 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: The latest highlights from Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestRegional finals from Auckland, Canterbury, Far North, Northland, Nelson and Wairarapa.14 Jul 10:25 PM
Education'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debateTertiary Education Union calls disestablishment a 'disaster for regional New Zealand'.14 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandPolice apologise after misidentifying fatal crash victimThe victim was Andres Bonifacio Hernan Vergara Oportot, 50, of Blenheim.12 Jul 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Pedestrian injured after accident with car in BlenheimEmergency services were called to the scene about 4.40pm.08 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday. 08 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandFrench fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'05 Jul 08:41 PM
New Zealand650 properties assessed after damaging floods in Nelson and TasmanA number of homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are now uninhabitable.04 Jul 11:19 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motuThe latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.03 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: The moment a young family loses new home in swollen raging river Even the young children's teddy bears were washed away.01 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours laterThe pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid floodingTasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.01 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandFresh weather warnings issued for BoP Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.30 Jun 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters opens door to part-privatisation of ferries, but doesn't want to walk through itCabinet has agreed to explore part-privatisation once the ferries arrive. 30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-TasmanResidents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.29 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandEleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumpsIcy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.27 Jun 10:05 PM
New ZealandRoads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstormsSevere weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough. 27 Jun 08:24 AM
