New ZealandUnderage sunbed use: Salon owner first person prosecuted in NZTeen not asked for proof of age nor given skin assessment in breach of Health Act.24 Feb 05:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrace's murder disgusted us. Is NZ any safer for women now?There'll be "more Grace's, Amber-Rose's and Sophie's" before changes, Lesley Elliott says.22 Feb 08:27 AM
New ZealandThe 50 Year Secret: Cold case confession - report to police ignoredSuspect in unsolved case reported to police a year before he died, but nothing was done.22 Feb 06:33 AM
New Zealand8-year-old 'high on drugs' in resort town'Where are mum and dad?' asks senior council figure.21 Feb 06:40 PM
LifestyleTrapped cat in no rush to be rescuedCuriosity almost killed the cat, and it took cutting holes into a building to save her.20 Feb 06:25 PM
New ZealandOnly have sex if you're sober - new police warning for Orientation WeekSex is for the sober, police say, ahead of universities' orientation week parties.19 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandCruel hoax over missing dogsSocial media messages and phone calls from a person claiming to have lost dogs.18 Feb 05:03 PM
New ZealandParty death 'still fresh in students' minds', influencing behaviourSophia Crestani's death is having an impact on the way students are partying.18 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandArmed police raid on Dunedin houseArmed police and officers with police dogs were seen outside the property.17 Feb 11:34 PM
New Zealand'It fed her spirit': Stephanie Simpson's friend says she loved NZ's mountainsA friend has spoken about Stephanie's love of mountains and her plans to explore NZ.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandScholarship launched in memory of teen who died after party crush"The scholarship has given us a focus," says mum of teen crushed at student party flat.15 Feb 04:00 PM
CricketNZ cricket coach spared conviction to save sports careerA national cricket coach has dodged drink-driving charges.14 Feb 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Strong suspect': Police believe 25-year-old case solvableTimothy Pridding, a 34-year-old Dunedin mechanic, was last seen in November 1994.14 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandCrash driver still drinking when police arriveConnor Vickery was tested nearly four times the limit after his spectacular crash.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandA mother's love: Liver saved her son's lifeHe was a perfectly healthy baby boy. But then he began to look unnaturally yellow.13 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessSlow China market challenge for Oamaru Meats LtdOamaru Meats Ltd hindered by "congestion" just one month after resuming production.12 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for newsPolice say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.12 Feb 06:47 PM
New ZealandStudent found dead in Makarora River was keen tramperThe bodies of a man and a woman were found by members of the public at the weekend.12 Feb 12:01 AM
New ZealandTeen's song of remorse plays in court, gets him off drink-drive chargeHe told the judge he wrote it as a letter to his former self.11 Feb 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Age is only a number': Man caught grooming '14-year-old girl' in stingHe declared his love and said he was jealous when she had been speaking to boys.11 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandMissing UK tramper: 'Desperate' parents fly to NZ to help in searchThermal imaging cameras to be used when search continues today for Stephanie Simpson.11 Feb 06:04 PM
New ZealandBouncer's roundhouse punch knocked out victimVictim was clutched a pie and wrapper when Zayde Forde swung his devastating blow.10 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandWhere is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZPolice will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears growing for missing Southland tramperStephanie Simpson has not been seen or heard of since Friday.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFour deaths devastate Otago town of MakaroraPair of trampers found dead just days after two were killed in a car crash.09 Feb 04:44 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelRunaway bride: The world's top spots for a destination weddingWhen it comes to your own wedding, there's a lot to be said for skipping town.08 Feb 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDon't believe your ears: How The Bachelorette is playing with your mindReality shows have an especially active - and influential - musical score, experts say.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond body found in Mt Aspiring National ParkThe body was found in the same area where another body was found yesterday.08 Feb 08:28 AM
New ZealandPolice find body in the Makarora River, OtagoThe body was located about 5.15pm yesterday.07 Feb 06:09 PM
New ZealandPanic gives way to reality in flooding aftermathAs water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.06 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandWoman charged after motorcyclist killed near MoerakiMotorcyclist believed to be on the way to the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill.06 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandSouthland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents sayCars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.06 Feb 02:07 AM
New Zealand'You could all have died': Woman took ecstasy before horror crashDesignated sober driver had taken ecstasy prior to driving.05 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandHaving a bad hair day? At least you have hair ...One bald male has fired back saying going bald was the best thing that he ever did.05 Feb 09:28 PM