New ZealandTwo dead following serious crash on SH1 near ŌamaruIt's believed a truck has crashed into a tree on SH1 near Ōamaru.28 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandStranded whale dies at Christchurch beachOfficials are planning a recovery operation for the seven-metre-long fin whale.28 Jan 07:01 PM
New ZealandEngine catches fire on fully occupied bus in MosgielA bus was evacuated in Mosgiel and fire crews attended after the engine caught fire.26 Jan 10:52 PM
New ZealandHe died in his sleep aged 20: Firefighters on callout devastated to find one of their own20-year-old firefighter Bryant 'B-Man' McKenzie was a 'firecracker of a human being'.26 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandOamaru crash victim known for humour, musicThe Oamaru man had 'strong family values' and really loved his children.26 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandFrom food truck to franchise, RE Burger's exponential growthRE Burger began as a food truck in Dunedin in 2016.26 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandOverseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crashDriver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.26 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandTourist death: DoC launch investigation after young girl fell from rock near viewing platformThe Department of Conservation will launch an internal investigation into the death.25 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandPatients left cowering as gang fight breaks out in EDPolice are investigating the gang-related assault on Wednesday night.25 Jan 10:11 PM
New ZealandInquiry launched after cruise ship runs aground in Doubtful SoundThe ship, carrying 67 people, took on water due to a hull breach and made a mayday call.25 Jan 05:08 AM
New ZealandYoung girl found dead after being swept down Fiordland riverPolice and search and rescue teams responded to the incident, along with a helicopter.25 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandGreymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robberyTwo Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.25 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandPolice are investigating a gang-on-gang assault at Christchurch Hospital emergency departmentThe fight broke out in the waiting room around 8.15pm.24 Jan 09:24 PM
OpinionDavid Williams: Christchurch debates hosting Comm Games, but can it afford it?Opinion: Mayor Phil Mauger is reheating the plan for the city to host the games again.24 Jan 09:11 PM
New ZealandPolice make arrest over Christchurch father's killingThe 38-year-old was found dead on a Christchurch street three weeks ago.24 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandConsent not communicated as ‘I was asleep’The complainant's last memory was being allegedly violated in the backseat of a car.24 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandHospital architect unveils repurposed glasshouse homeDunedin Hospital architect Tessa Kingsbury has popped the champagne in her new home.24 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouple with baby express fears after finding crossbow bolt pierced through housePolice are investigating following the terrifying discovery.24 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandWho ate all the pies? Man faces jail for bakery van heistTyson Tagamoa, 32, apparently used the stolen van to drop his friends off at court.23 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandMan's brazen sex toy heist from adult shop, then escape into oncoming trafficThe male sex toy was worth $189.99.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSex assault charge for Christchurch singer-songwriterThe musician is facing one historic charge of raping a woman over 16.22 Jan 11:57 PM
New ZealandAuckland heat and humidity to be 'flushed out' by incoming cold frontKawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.22 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandElderly driver ‘punched cyclist’ who squirted him with waterThe cyclist was attempting to teach the motorist a driving lesson.22 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandSix shows, three days - a huge weekend for shearing sportsResults from the shows in Lumsden, Wairoa, Golden Bay, Winton and Levin.22 Jan 12:32 AM
New ZealandOverseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crashDriver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.21 Jan 11:16 PM
New Zealand‘Best boss’ squabble ends in vicious group attackThe tiff seemed to have broken out over 'taunts about who worked for the best boss'.20 Jan 01:54 AM
New Zealand'I was up all night': Residents devastated after homes destroyed in Canterbury firesFirefighters are continuing to extinguish two large scrub fires in North Canterbury19 Jan 09:04 PM
New ZealandMan faces court after giving sibling’s name to policeMan allegedly gives brother’s details when pulled over for drink-driving.19 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandPower largely restored after Central Otago outage8000 customers were without power after a widespread outage this morning.18 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandBooming sea lion population has surfers, golfers, motorists on high alertPregnant sea lions are moving further inland than usual to give birth.18 Jan 11:06 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain falls on West Coast, Franz Josef river rising rapidlyNZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandInvercargill bar manager stole $88,000, Trust denies offending due to lax practicesThe defendant worked at the Northern Tavern and was in charge of weekly stocktakes.18 Jan 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Going to get a hammering': West Coast braces for 800mm of rain, sandbags prepped ahead of delugeCivil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.18 Jan 07:39 AM
New Zealand‘Your son could’ve caught that’: Cricket fan taken out by star's six reveals vicious ribbing from mates'It was a foolhardy attempt to catch the ball on the way to the bar', fan says.18 Jan 02:13 AM
