Crime'Recklessness in the extreme': Woman thrown into the air after being hit by banned driverA judge described Jesse Grimwood's behaviour as 'deplorable'.15 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandJug attack leaves man with fractured skull, but offender spared jail for nowThe victim also suffered a brain bleed and permanent hearing loss after the pub attack.11 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandDoC warns rat numbers could double by 2090 without extra $150m fundingDoC says it needs more money just to stop biodiversity going backwards.10 Dec 03:14 AM
TravelGolden pours and global stars: Inside the World’s Best Vineyards partyDecadent food, stunning landscapes, and the world’s finest winemakers made the night.06 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Unhinged': Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottageThe day after Jack Norris was meant to have left the address, he set fire to it. 05 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandAncient water found deep below as scientists warn of aquifer risksGroundwater supplies about 40% of New Zealand’s drinking water.27 Nov 09:12 PM
Golf'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he diesThe 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Considerable smoke': Blenheim rubbish plant closes over cardboard fireNearby residents have been advised to close their windows to avoid smoke inhalation.20 Nov 03:34 AM
New ZealandRelief after group who missed return time on river trip contact policeThe river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits. 16 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandWhy is the Luftwaffe flying over New Zealand?Former foes train in Aotearoa as Germany and NZ adapt to a rapidly changing world order.14 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It was not safe:' Man killed in crash after ignoring friend's pleas not to drink and driveTachyon Hutt was four times over the legal limit and had cannabis in his system.02 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe Russian mystery of a Kiwi who went to trace his Tsarist roots and vanishedA stranger tried to cash in Kevin Borcovsky's train ticket the day after he vanished.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan was showing grandson how to light kerosene fridge moments before deadly explosionThe tragedy has prompted a warning about the dangers of mixing fuels.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand23 Lotto players win $18k each in Second Division - where the tickets were soldOne player also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $48,170.30 Oct 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 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
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s just gutting': Kaikōura man devastated after house destroyed in blazeFive homes were destroyed as gale-force winds whipped through the region.22 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandWeather: Road reopens after high winds topple truck's trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway Gusts up to 130km/h are hitting the Canterbury High Country today.19 Oct 09:20 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH1 near Ward, MarlboroughPolice expect the road to reopen in the next few hours.14 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
CrimeFake talent agent lured woman with promise of modelling career, then assaulted herDelfin Cruz convinced the 20-year-old she needed to get drunk to 'pass a test'.07 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan, 70, arrested at Picton ferry with meth worth up to $7kA 50-year-old woman was also taken into custody and faces a supply charge.02 Oct 07:53 AM
New ZealandSpecialist investigators called in after fire at property linked with unsolved murderThe property had been searched twice in the hunt for Jessica Boyce, last seen in 2019.02 Oct 01:52 AM
New ZealandFire destroys 29 vehicles, rubbish at property linked to unsolved murderPolice previously searched the property twice in the hunt for Jessica Boyce.01 Oct 12:42 AM
Entertainment‘There are times when it pays to lie’: Graham Norton answers your questionsThe TV host opens up about Taylor Swift, ageing and why stardom is hard to keep.26 Sep 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyardsMarlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for roleShe was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.25 Sep 04:49 AM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gale warnings hit central NZ regionsWinds hit 133km/h at Wellington's Mt Kaukau during overnight gales.21 Sep 10:16 PM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and WellingtonStrong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.20 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandCanada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'The Molesworth Goose Hunt tradition dates back to at least 1985. 09 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandLightning strikes Wellington flats as SH2 reopens after fierce stormState Highway 2 is closed due to severe winds in Wellington tonight.05 Sep 11:23 AM
