New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyHigh water warning: Meridian to spill South Island hydro lakes from tomorrowMeridian's Waitaki catchment lakes are running high due to rain and snow melt.10 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’04 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandCanterbury crash leaves three injured, one airlifted to hospital in serious condition17 Nov 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s gutting for all of us': Detective on never finding murder victim's bodyAnaru Moana vanished hours after his mother Tina died from cancer.06 Nov 02:38 AM
New ZealandDeadly revenge: Three men found guilty of murder after $60k meth theftThe Crown said the killing followed a $60,000 meth and cash theft in Oamaru.05 Nov 10:57 PM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
TalanoaKen Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika firstThe well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.12 Oct 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Senseless act': Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of 'suspicious vehicle activity' soughtThe penguin was found injured on the night of Sunday, September 28, but died soon after.07 Oct 06:22 AM
New ZealandMum’s charity mission after 'people magnet' son's sudden meningitis death Dion Hodder was just 16 when the disease claimed his life during a St John cadet camp.04 Oct 06:41 AM
New Zealand'Not every death is a murder': Defence disputes that gun was used to killAnaru Moana’s body has never been found despite extensive police searches.01 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandShot out of a tree, bashed and dumped in a river: Murder trial hears startling claimsAnaru Moana went missing in December 2021. Police say he was murdered. 30 Sep 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters: Muldoon decision destroyed hope of stable future for KiwisOPINION: Reserve Bank risk, earthquake risk, Gaza flotilla, praise for hospital care.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew initiative to address training barriers for rural and Pacific workersProject Fetu is launched as primary industry manufacturers in regional areas downsize.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to serious crash involving motorcycle in ŌamaruEmergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash off a busy Ōamaru road.16 Sep 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy a young farmer plays the bagpipes at a South island sheep musterJack Boon played the pipes at school and in competitions. Now he plays to the farm dogs.23 Aug 10:00 PM
EntertainmentMoa revival: The ambitious plan to resurrect NZ's giant birdMoa were dominant in NZ for 50 million years before humans arrived.21 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The unstoppable move south': Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams, top screen CEO on the South Island's lure85,000-plus North Islanders moved south in 5 years to 2023 – Stats NZ digs into the data.18 Aug 08:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.16 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandPhotos released of ‘horrifying’ sea lion killings, as DOC seeks ‘callous’ killersShootings bring total to five sea lions deliberately killed this year.11 Aug 08:42 PM
CrimeKilling of sea lions part of 'unprecedented' spate; six slaughtered in past year If caught, the offenders face up to two years in jail and/or a fine of up to $250k.10 Aug 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Senseless acts of cruelty': Endangered sea lions fatally shot in Waitaki RiverTwo of the sealions were found dead and the third had to be euthanised.10 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Looks like a boy racer burnout circle': Council's new logo saga sparks backlashThe abstract logo resembles a lower-case 'a' and incorporates several symbolisms. 08 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'I had no right to do what I did': Man who killed falsely accused 'abuser' released from jailPeter Holmes lured Jamie Ellis away from a party, then helped beat him to death. 31 Jul 02:15 AM
New Zealand'I'm so proud': Teen's $48k scholarships pave way to universityTearohanui Chellew, 18, secured two scholarships totalling $48,000.24 Jul 01:00 AM
