New ZealandWatch: Large Canterbury blaze spans hectares, public health warning for smokeCrews from seven brigades and two helicopters are in attendance.06 Feb 06:57 AM
New ZealandPolice accused of aggression after arrests at Christchurch protestApproximately 60 people took part in the pro-Palestine protest at Lyttelton Port.06 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandKirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blazeFire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.05 Feb 10:23 PM
KahuBanks Peninsula will host thousands at today's Waitangi Day celebrations2000 to 6000 people are expected at Okains Bay today.05 Feb 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwiAsset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.05 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandForest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30CFire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.04 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandGurjit Singh killing: 33-year-old man charged with murder, to appear in courtGurjit Singh's body was found outside his Dunedin home with multiple stab wounds.04 Feb 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying' sexual abuse dismissed as 'low-level' by MSD - victimThe woman claims her fight for justice was made all about money and the system failed her.04 Feb 09:29 PM
New ZealandDouble knife attacker released from jail immediately after trialThe man was arrested after drunkenly attacking people at his Invercargill home.04 Feb 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Super-spreader event' shuts school: 39 staff get Covid at teacher-only daySchool hopes today and Waitangi Day will act as a circuit-breaker.04 Feb 04:14 PM
New ZealandWildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekendFenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.04 Feb 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Discarded': Motorcyclist hit by teen driver upset at policeCanterbury crash victim feels left out of the justice process after he was hit by a car.04 Feb 02:19 AM
New ZealandTourists’ camper teeters on bridge over riverbedThe campervan was left dangling from a bridge near a campground.03 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandPrescription blunder leaves Alexandra woman ‘angry and scared’Medical botch-up led to woman having to delay having children.03 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandTwo fires sparked by lightning on West Coast extinguishedHigh volume of lightning strikes recorded, sparking two fires on the West Coast.02 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandStranded in the US: Kiwi woman's blood clot lands her with $300k+ bill as travel insurance deniedNicole Erickson and her husband were about to attend a wedding when she fell ill.02 Feb 08:13 PM
New ZealandCold and windy forecast for first weekend in FebruaryHigh winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHarbour Bridge warning as strong winds hitHigh winds are expected for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.02 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandPolice pursue 'persons of interest' after Dunedin man's violent deathInvestigators are scouring a Dunedin neighbourhood to try to solve the brutal killing.02 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide: Alleged killer keeps name secret for nowThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street.01 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandDunedin death: ‘No one deserves to die like that’Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds inflicted with a sharp instrument.01 Feb 07:52 PM
New ZealandOne dead following overnight crash on State Highway 1, OtagoThe single-vehicle crash was reported to police at about 12.45am this morning.01 Feb 06:41 PM
New ZealandMother’s heartbreak: Sheet near heater ignited house fire that killed two kidsAn 8-year-old boy and his 8-month-old sister died in the fire.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe drive-by shooting at Mongols pad that led to discovery of guns, cash and drugsThe gang's president and sergeant in arms have pleaded guilty after a bust at the pad.01 Feb 04:13 AM
New Zealand'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted WaihoA full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.01 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandNorfolk Island murderer deported, arrives in ChristchurchGlenn McNeill murdered Sydney woman Janelle Patton over 20 years ago.01 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandDunedin death of Gurjit Singh confirmed as homicide, died from multiple stab woundsPolice have confirmed Gurjit Singh died as a result of multiple stab wounds.01 Feb 12:45 AM
Politics‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquakeStaffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandWinton crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage after pedestrian hit by vehicleThe serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.31 Jan 11:30 PM
New Zealand'I didn't agree to it': Councillor objects to use of te reo Māori namesBarry Stewart has claimed he will be objecting every time Maori names are put first.31 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandExcitement over possible sighting of elusive songbirdThe South Island kōkako was believed to be extinct for decades.31 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandQueenstown cocaine dealer loses name suppressionA former mortgage broker earned between $17k and $29k over 14 months from dealing.31 Jan 08:06 PM
KahuNgāi Tahu CEO steps down after 12 yearsArihia Bennett was first the female and longest-serving chief executive.31 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandElderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coronerThe couple, who were together for 61 years, died in the 2020 crash.31 Jan 04:00 PM
