CrimeArrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuationCorey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.19 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandFerry stuck in Picton after ramp fault traps passengers onboardPassengers waited more than two hours as engineers tried to free the ramp.19 Nov 04:50 AM
WorldEx-TV contestant accused of murder now pregnant in custodyJulian Story's dismembered body was found at the couple's Port Lincoln home.19 Nov 03:07 AM
WellingtonPeters unveils new ferries, blames costly consultants for past budget blowoutsPeters says the $596m deal for two hybrid ferries has saved taxpayers billions.19 Nov 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsWhy Warriors are unlikely destination for former Storm starThere was definite interest from the Warriors in Nelson Asofa-Solomona. 18 Nov 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFran O'Sullivan: Musk’s space-based AI challenge meets new era of pragmatismElon Musk plans orbiting AI data centres powered by constant solar energy.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’ll kill you’: Drunk man threatened woman helping his ex as she tried to fleeNow La Que has turned up to court with $1000 in cash and a handwritten apology letter.18 Nov 03:00 AM
TravelInside freedom camping wars: Why NZ hot spots are fed up with bad campers“You wouldn’t pee in your garden.”18 Nov 01:00 AM
ChristchurchHunter dies after fall from cliff in Golden BayEmergency crews were called to Motupipi farmland at about 6.30pm on Saturday.17 Nov 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Overly optimistic': Architectural designer tried to invoice for work woman didn't wantShe was caught by surprise when an invoice for $3450 arrived.17 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Knowing they are safe': First NZ zero-silica factory opens in fight against deadly dustThe site removes silica entirely, eliminating the risks of dust exposure.17 Nov 03:51 AM
OpinionPaul Spoonley: Growing, going, gone: latest numbers show NZ now at risk of population stagnationOPINION: New Zealand recorded population growth of only 0.7% this year.16 Nov 05:00 PM
Crime'I’ll get you too, b****’: Man threatened ex, caused $45k damage to historic house, injured police dogThis week, Jayden Wells shed tears as he was sent to prison on a variety of charges.16 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandHow a refit of an electronic monitoring bracelet led to accusation of assaultA security officer was accused of indecently assaulting a woman on community detention.15 Nov 04:00 AM
CrimePolice visiting woman on unrelated matter find dead man on deck with 'shrine' around bodyHe had been dead for up to 14 days and was identified from one remaining fingerprint.14 Nov 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAround the Arctic in 400 days: Sir Graeme Dingle joins exclusive club of global explorers He slept with a short barrel shotgun and swapped his boots for locally sewn muklaks. 14 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandWarriors return to Napier for Valentine’s Day clash with ManlyKevin Murphy warns any pitch invasions could end future NRL games in Napier.13 Nov 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flightBronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandRecord $55m Powerball draw set for Saturday after jackpot rolls overLotto NZ expects stores to be busy as this weekend will be a must be won draw.12 Nov 07:19 AM
TravelWalking on Country: A weekend away in Australia's stunning Central CoastThe Central Coast is Sydney's idyllic northern neighbour.11 Nov 06:30 PM
New ZealandHow a native tree nectar study could help farmersUniversity of Waikato says study could benefit farmers, conservationists and beekeepers.10 Nov 09:36 PM
Black CapsWashout means Black Caps can't lose T20 series against West IndiesOnly 6.3 overs were played before rain set in at Saxton Oval in Nelson.10 Nov 03:25 AM
New ZealandLotto Second Division: 39 players win $16k each – where were tickets sold?The $40 million Powerball went unstruck and will now be $45m on Wednesday.09 Nov 05:22 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps win another thriller to take series lead over West IndiesThe West Indies produced another late fightback, only to fall short again.09 Nov 04:10 AM
New Zealand'High risk from measles': New case found in Nelson, not linked to previous casesAnyone in Nelson from November 1–7 should check new locations of interest.09 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandA 'little secret' kept for years: Siblings share shame and hurt after childhood sexual abuseA brother and sister were adults when they realised they'd both been sexually abused.09 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Exciting’: Powerball climbs to rare $45m, six Lotto players share $1m prizeHost Sonia Gray also marked 20 years on Lotto last night with an on-air surprise. 08 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay among top three most flood-exposed regions in NZ, new rainfall maps show'We’ve looked all around the country and West Coast and Hawke’s Bay and Nelson stand out.'08 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandHave you won the $40m Powerball jackpot up for grabs?The $40m jackpot is the biggest Powerball prize in more than a year.08 Nov 07:10 AM
New ZealandSunshine for most, but rain set to linger over Auckland this weekendAuckland faces a muggy weekend with showers and a risk of thunderstorms.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet weekend for Auckland, but sunshine for much of the countryAuckland faces heavy showers and possible thunderstorms, but stays near 24C.07 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSerial flasher tries to justify his actions saying he's 'simply a nudist'Vaughan Miller walked into a woman's home, introduced himself, then exposed his genitals. 07 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessAir NZ electric plane pilot teacher in townEnergy costs for a Wellington to Blenheim flight are about $20.07 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandHillside headache: The drafty, damp and cracked rental property that's near a slip zone The Nelson tenants have won $6000 after the rental fell short of healthy home standards.07 Nov 12:05 AM
