New ZealandSeven dead: Inquest opens into NZ tourist helicopter crashCoroner looks to see if industry can be made safer.14 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Blacks Rd Ripper': Dunedin woman held hostage by possumA distressed woman called police to say she couldn't leave her house.14 Nov 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Atmospheric stew': Summer heatwaves predictedSea temperatures are pushing the air into a La Nina phase, bringing the heat.14 Nov 04:59 PM
New Zealand'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new bookFew were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was in tears': Apology over inmate's 'horrific' medical exam after sexual assaultThe medical exam occurred after inmate was sexually violated by his cellmate.12 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandMetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rainWarnings and watches are in place around the country.12 Nov 06:21 PM
LifestyleKiwi mum pulling kids out of school next year over Covid fears'I saw how far we got, especially with my second oldest, he just took off.'12 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandFarmer prosecuted after excavating drain near wetlandThe farmer had to pay $20,000 to a local community group.12 Nov 01:25 AM
New Zealand'White as a ghost': Cops show up at school after social media prankThe officers were searching for a 12-year-old school boy.11 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandSchool scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandateParents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.11 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandMissing man: Family call experience 'harrowing'Wayne Hammond hasn't been seen, or made contact with family or friends, since November 1.11 Nov 09:56 AM
New ZealandFishing company ordered to forfeit boat, pay fine after breaking law 8 timesThe company was caught set netting within the four-nautical-mile prohibited area.11 Nov 12:50 AM
New ZealandOtago Uni graduation ceremonies cancelled againIt is hoped a full ceremony will be held at a later date.11 Nov 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabsWakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.10 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Completely amoral, unethical': DHB member's anti-vaccine mandate emailIlka Beekhuis used a leaked email address to voice her opinion.10 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandHousing NZ unit in Dunedin badly damaged in blazeThe fire was well-involved when crews arrived.10 Nov 06:52 PM
New ZealandInflux of tips after TV show about Dunedin man's disappearance airsThe last confirmed sighting of Pridding was on the morning of November 8, 1994.10 Nov 06:41 PM
New Zealand'I suffer every day': Ex-firefighter blackmailed woman; posed as 16yo online"I've never been so scared of someone in my life," victim tells the court.10 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandPolice ask for dashcam footage in search for missing man.Wayne Hammond's work vehicle was last seen leaving his address on November 1.09 Nov 11:42 PM
New ZealandLive: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to storesIt is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.09 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandOnline predator: Convicted paedophile busted with secret Tinder accountJudge says he doesn't believe sex offender's excuses "for one moment".09 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandWanted man picked up drink-driving on 'last ride'Moko Ihaaka Pohatu cut off his home detention bracelet and hit the road for eight days.09 Nov 05:50 PM
Tourism'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fallThe company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.09 Nov 06:04 AM
New ZealandSupermarket stabbing accused still can't be namedA trial date has been set for November next year.09 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandWaiuku farmer's recycled fence posts proving popular in South IslandWaiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.08 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand$392,000 fine for bakery owner who underpaid staff, threatened workerAn investigation began after a complaint from someone who knew one of the employees.08 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandTop Towns: Queenstown and Selwyn reach 99 per cent first vaccinationsOnly 1 per cent of residents in both places are unvaccinated.08 Nov 04:34 PM
New ZealandVanished: Police to re-enact missing man's last movementsFifty-year-old was last seen leaving his Alexandra home on Monday, November 1.07 Nov 05:41 PM
New Zealand'Terrible shock': New Zealander, 37, dies suddenly at Copenhagen AirportMark Harrington's mother says he died from a blood clot in his lung, attributed to flying.07 Nov 04:55 PM
TravelGet to know Larnach Castle with managing director Norcombe BarkerFor the inside scoop on Larnach Castle, who better than managing director Norcombe Barker.06 Nov 11:00 PM
Crime'Uncontrollable anger': Killer offers no reason for bludgeoning coupleFormer social worker Wiremu Namana used a bat, knife and sledgehammer to kill the couple.05 Nov 07:31 PM
New ZealandClosing in: South Island DHBs almost at 80 per cent full vaccinationThe new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.05 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandViolent stalker's home detention sentence halvedNine-month home detention sentence ruled manifestly excessive and reduced to four.04 Nov 05:36 PM
