New ZealandReady, set, swim: Seven-year-old lines up with ocean swimmersThe King of the Bays ocean swim event is back, and young Kyla's signed up.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian, scooter rider seriously hurt in crashes near Western Springs concertA person struck by a truck has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.17 Nov 06:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsComment: Can PM Ardern avoid a Lermontov style disaster?The open waters of Cook Strait beckoned. What could possibly go wrong?18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disastersFour people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaterfall shot catches the eye of World Photography Awards'I have the luxury of experiencing some truly beautiful places.'04 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandWanted: Auckland police hunting weapon-wielding burglarCan you help identify a man they believe could be connected to a terrifying incident?06 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandBeach weather: Metservice's pick of the dayNapier, Hastings and Blenheim set to share high of 32C today.05 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandDunedin hit with hail storm as weather turnsA severe weather watch has been issued for coastal Otago and Fiordland.17 Nov 11:50 PM
New ZealandMotorist sentenced for road-rage crash that broke cyclist's legThe cyclist's young son couldn't understand why "superman" dad could not get up and play.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice crack down on theft and break-ins"We'd love to able to tell you why that was because then we'd be able to stop it."22 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCruise ship crash, ship grounding force watchdog to actFour incidents of ships grounding or hitting rocks involved poor navigation.11 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandGulf gems now on Google"Street view" pictures of gulf islands offer all-around images18 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist injured on North ShoreA motorcyclist and a car have collided on Auckland's North Shore.07 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandFatal crash near Te AnauOne person has died after a car crashed into a tree in the South Island.28 Feb 04:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: Is it a UFO, man wonders? Mystery object in Auckland skiesA strange light in the night sky leaves an Auckland man puzzled.28 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandHomes evacuated, no swimming warning after wastewater leakWastewater spill on properties on Alma Rd, Milford, after pipeline leak; no-swim advisory.27 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandTeething troubles of gondola's steep ascentQueenstown's gondola was officially opened on November 17, 196716 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing Wendy J fishermenThe Wendy J ran aground and sank after its propeller snagged on rope.17 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Wet for some, dry for mostSettled weather is on the way for tomorrow's night transtasman rugby clash.25 Aug 04:51 AM
New ZealandCouriers signing for packages themselvesCustomers are being told they've signed for their package, even though they haven't.24 Aug 07:06 AM
TourismVerdict on the Milford Sound tourism boomVisitors who have poured into Milford Sound have been surveyed on their impressions.11 Jul 06:03 AM
New ZealandCrash cut power on North ShorePower lines are down after a car has hit a power pole in Milford.01 Jun 10:30 AM
TourismNZ's lure as the 'loneliest, loveliest land'NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.05 May 04:28 AM
TourismDoC mulls higher hut fees for touristsThe Department of Conservation is investigating charging overseas visitors higher fees.03 May 06:00 PM
TourismDoC puts up hut fees on NZ's Great WalksVisitors will have to pay more for huts on DoC's popular Great Walks tracks02 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandFirst Tasman rower's 50% chance of deathFirst Tasman rower had no two-way radio communication once out of sight of land.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus crash victims believed to be touristsPolice have confirmed the two men who died are believed to be tourists from Germany.25 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandTwo people believed dead in fiery crashA car and a bus carrying 16 tourists collided on the Te Anau-Milford Highway.21 Mar 09:12 PM
New ZealandFiery crash: Trapped man pleads for helpPolice don't know how many people were in car that caught fire after tourist-bus crash.21 Mar 04:47 PM
New ZealandIs your home in a most at-risk suburb?Heavy storms, rainwater run-off and low-lying land pose a flood risk to about 16,000 properties in the Auckland region.19 Mar 07:38 PM
New ZealandChances of Alpine Fault rupture riseA 29 per cent chance of a big "surface rupturing" quake within next 50 years.05 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandSewage overflow at Milford stoppedWatercare contractors have cleared a blockage in a sewagesewerage pipe which caused an overflow into the Wairau Stream at Milford 05 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandForest & Bird takes swipe at GovtForest and Bird says most rivers and streams are excluded from Government's plan to clean up waterways.03 Mar 05:35 PM
