New Zealand'Unbelievably selfish': Auckland couple's Wānaka getaway condemnedQueenstown mayor Jim Boult initially speechless when told of alert level breach.12 Sep 05:57 PM
New ZealandFive flown to hospital after North Otago crashFive people injured after two-vehicle crash near Herbert, North Otago.12 Sep 03:32 AM
New ZealandSouth Island red alert warning: 'Danger to life' from severe galesStorm will be stronger than the gales on Thursday and Friday.11 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandAucklanders in lockdown face anxious wait ahead of Cabinet decisionCabinet's decision may come down to how many unlinked cases are being found.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland lockdown future still unclear after rise in cases - expertsCase information from the weekend will be essential to Cabinet's decision on Monday.11 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandAirport worker who planted fake bomb has sentence halvedPreetam Prakash Maid planted the hoax bomb days after the Christchurch mosque shootings.10 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandFleurs famous restaurant remains closed until level 1Challenging to operate without breaking the rules.10 Sep 01:25 AM
TourismGloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses30 potentially looking to shut up shop, yet others say they've had their best year yet.10 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandStorm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off roadTwo trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.09 Sep 08:23 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after three-vehicle crash on SH1 south of TimaruThe crash happened on the Waimate Highway (SH1) at about midday,09 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandTragedy avoided: Giant ship collides with fishing boatTAIC report: Both vessels were aware of each other - but acted too late.09 Sep 12:23 AM
LifestylePurls of wisdom: Richie and Gemma McCaw's next level lockdown dress-upThe pair had never knitted before, but decided to give it a go.08 Sep 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Goodbye monster,' child sex abuser toldIt took more than 40 years but the man is finally behind bars.08 Sep 09:14 PM
New ZealandLevel 1 could be just two weeks awayLevel 1 will look much different however, with masks and mandatory record keeping.08 Sep 07:01 PM
New ZealandOriginal complainant glad to see Crowne Plaza MIQ changesThe source of the outbreak may never be discovered.08 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandOne dead after serious motorcycle crash on Crown RangePolice confirmed the motorcyclist died at the scene.08 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandDrug addicts wait two years for treatmentSouthern DHB chair Pete Hodgson says situation is 'totally unacceptable'.07 Sep 06:26 PM
TravelHistoric 140-year-old Otago hotel seeks new publicanAn historic Otago pub is seeking a new proprietor to help it change with the times.07 Sep 01:08 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Severe gales, heavy rain and snow throughout the weekWinds up to 140km/h are possible in some places.06 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandMillions set aside to deal with underground toxic wasteThe toxic waste is contained in up to 1,000,000 litres of tar below ground in Dunedin.06 Sep 07:32 PM
New ZealandStorm on the horizon: Heavy rain, gales across NZ most days this weekThe weather is expected to be messy due to a number of warm and cold fronts.05 Sep 10:33 PM
New Zealand'We're ready': Hopes pinned on government's alert level announcementA shift out of Level 3 could be accompanied by stricter requirements.05 Sep 08:33 PM
New ZealandWrong gender: Students denied rentals for being maleProperty owner tells students the rental was available only to 'six studious females'.05 Sep 06:12 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Experts favour move to alert level 2-plusOne suggested feature of level 2-plus is a temporary zero-alcohol limit for driving.05 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandFamily sided against sexual assault victim - eight years later she has justiceThe defendant has an 'extensive' criminal history spanning 40 years.02 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it right': Dunedin nurse leaving family behind to help AucklandAs an infection prevention and control specialist, Mike O'Brien's skills are sought after.02 Sep 07:05 PM
New ZealandSecond person flies Auckland to Wellington under alert level 4 restrictionsPolice confirm a person flew from Auckland to Wellington on Wednesday.02 Sep 07:04 PM
New ZealandMan cleared of violence charges, bashes partnerCory Ferguson jailed after repeatedly assaulting the woman a jury refused to believe.02 Sep 07:00 PM
LifestyleFinger-nicking good: Skateboarders swipe KFC from drive-throughThe pair grabbed a $90 order as it was being passed to a customer.02 Sep 12:51 AM
New ZealandSouth Island 'completely let down' - SeymourFewer than five contacts to the Auckland outbreak are in Otago or Southland.01 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandPlot to steal car leads to 18-month jail sentenceThe offender has a criminal history of nearly 50 convictions.01 Sep 09:32 PM
New Zealand83yo 'treated so badly': Hospital neglect - 'mum didn't have to die like that'Damning report reveals Nancye MacKenzie fell over at hospital and died five hours later.01 Sep 07:17 PM
New ZealandAirport security heightened after student lockdown breachesTravellers to be asked for eligibility documents and asked why they are flying.01 Sep 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew poll: What Kiwis really think of Covid eliminationThe poll of 1000 New Zealanders asks if Aotearoa should continue with its strategy.01 Sep 05:00 PM