New ZealandChild hit by car near Queenstown schoolThe child was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.20 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandWoman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 yearsShe also sent him a key to her home via courier.20 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandBunny boom: 'Millions upon millions' of rabbitsUnrestrained breeding wreaks havoc on grazing farmland, marae grounds and gardens.20 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandDrought fears for South Canterbury farmersNIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct may set up southern baseAll members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
New ZealandWoman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in courtThe woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.17 Oct 12:49 AM
New ZealandStill searching for beloved pets Dice and Weed one year onThe black poodle and terrier disappeared from their Otago Peninsula home a year ago.16 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandElection Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the SouthVoters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after bull attackA St John spokesman says the person will likely be flown to Dunedin Hospital.15 Oct 01:59 AM
New Zealand'I'm really sorry': Man who pointed gun at copSenior constable thanked his assailant for the apology.13 Oct 06:35 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just couldn't move': Woman who broke back in Six60 balcony collapse on her recoveryBailley Unahi's back was broken in 2016 at a Six60 concert. Now she is flying.10 Oct 01:47 AM
New Zealand'Really concerning': More than 1 in 4 university students sexually assaulted'Concerning' rate of sexual assaults and rape among uni students in New Zealand.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMosgiel cafe cheesed off over Collins' no-showStaff were told to prep a plate of cheese rolls, but the guest of honour never showed.08 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandBrrr! Stranded after 4WD got stuck, couple cross freezing river naked to get outThey spent about two hours trying to dig the vehicle out but to no avail.06 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandWoman, 62, drives off with cheating boyfriend clinging to the bonnet, court hearsA six-minute phone call to police has wound up in evidence against her.06 Oct 07:42 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Long road to recovery for devastated villageFires continue to rage in Mackenzie Basin after consuming 5500 hectares.06 Oct 05:44 PM
New ZealandBoy's narrow escape as tree crashes through campervan roofA decision made only minutes before accident saved a six-year-old boy from being crushed.06 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesPrevious owner buys back chopper firm from Ngāi Tahu HoldingsA Queenstown helicopter company has been sold back to its former owner.06 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandFive taken to hospital with sulphur burns after Dunedin incidentEmergency services are at a fertiliser plant after an accident involving sulphur.05 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandLake Ōhau fire: 'Challenging day' ahead for fire crews after flare-upsResidents readied to picked over what remains after up to 40 homes destroyed or damaged.05 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandKiller driver had been sentenced on similar chargesLuke Savigny killed a passenger while on supervision for similar driving offences.05 Oct 05:20 PM
New Zealand40-50 homes confirmed destroyed in huge fire: 'It's black, it's awful'Fire crews still battling to protect homes today, drone finds 'significant hotspots'.04 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandFuel-load on ungrazed land 'hazard to life'Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.04 Oct 05:28 PM
New ZealandLake Ohau blaze: Dunedin man 'happy to be at a distance''It was pretty dramatic,' says family who had camped about 5km across the lake.04 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandRacecourse cries foul over dog pooDog owners are asked to remove their pet's poo from Wingatui Racecourse.03 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandParole denied: Woman 'thought she was going to die' after horrific domestic abuseSamuel Anderson had been in the relationship for only a few months when violence started.03 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandThe tragic death of Sophia Crestani: Family reflects a year after uni party horrorThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken a year after her tragic death.02 Oct 08:45 PM
New ZealandThe return of spring: Temperatures could soar to 12C above average tomorrowTime to put on the summer sheets - overnight temperatures could be much warmer than usual.02 Oct 06:57 PM
New ZealandKillling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades captureDog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.01 Oct 06:33 PM
TravelDark skies and designer lodges in the Ahuriri ValleyThere's no noise, no wind, just silence and stars - a once in a lifetime experience.01 Oct 03:36 AM
