New ZealandPoor Waihopai spybase saboteurs welcome lawsuitThree activists are welcoming news the Crown may try to sue them for $1.1 million, despite the saboteurs having around $1000 between them.07 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandDouble murder charge over Hokitika deathsA man in his 40s has been charged with two counts of murder and will appear in the Greymouth District Court tomorrow.06 Apr 08:10 AM
New ZealandAccess fee beats closing celebrated track, says KeyJohn Key says having to pay to use an internationally renowned walking track "isn't ideal", but it is better than the track being closed.24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandSevere gales to lash parts of NZSevere gales powerful enough to damage trees and power lines are set to lash the east coast of the South Island and the parts of the North Island.21 Mar 09:36 PM
New ZealandSpy base verdict may prompt law change - PMThe decision to acquit the Waihopai saboteurs surprised Prime Minister John Key who is not ruling out a law change.21 Mar 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Crush drink drivers' cars'The oldest son of a mother-of-five killed by a woman fleeing a police check point says it's time to crush drink-drivers' cars. 20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies as driver flees policeBlenheim police say a suspected drunk driver who killed another motorist after crashing last night was not being chased.20 Mar 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Greater good' defence won't work for others - expertNo defendant is likely to succeed with a "greater good" defence again, following the publicity surrounding the spy base case, a law expert says.18 Mar 12:23 AM
New ZealandOther defendants could use spy base defence - law expertOther defendants may consider using the same "greater good" defence as three activists who damaged the Waihopai spy base, a legal expert says.17 Mar 07:57 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle huge forest fireFire crews are continuing to put out hot spots after a forest blaze forced the evacuation of more than 30 people.17 Mar 05:05 AM
New ZealandGales likely to hit South IslandA severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island after gales battered Wellington today.12 Mar 07:41 AM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandFive dead on roads; two during police pursuitsFive people are dead after a series of crashes overnight.20 Feb 08:15 PM
TravelBlenheim: Scott's greatsJoelle Thomson talks to one of the founding fathers of Marlborough's wine industry.14 Feb 03:00 PM
