New ZealandShe didn’t want her rapist to hurt anyone else so she went to police. On bail, he raped againThe second victim of Richard Wisnewski thought she was going to die during the ordeal.15 Feb 08:37 PM
New ZealandLewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burningSeveral houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.15 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandLab-made tissue: ‘Lego-like’ local invention could revolutionise knee problemsA team of Kiwi scientists is pushing the boundaries of regenerative medicine.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGriffin’s new Chocolate Sultana Pastie – an ‘amorphous lump’ or ‘a fresh take’?Obsolete equipment forced Griffin's to change the recipe for the enduring biscuit. 15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan’s body found in water off West Coast Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious at this time. 15 Feb 07:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in ViaductOver 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandLarge bushfire in North Canterbury, nine helicopters responding, homes evacuatedState Highway 7 is closed near Hope River Bridge because of the blaze.15 Feb 03:04 AM
New Zealand‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noiseThirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.14 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandWhen Harry met Richie: Prince and All Black great bond at Invictus Games Richie McCaw has been a supporter of the Invictus Games for years. 14 Feb 06:47 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard caseThe witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristchurch teenage couple buy their first house - aged 19The youngsters have saved their way onto the property ladder.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Finally they have got him’: Lambo driver charged, car seized after fed-up locals complain to copsThe Queenstown man has been charged over his driving and will appear in court this month.14 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandSpeed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from policeThe idle devices may be located in your area.14 Feb 04:07 AM
New Zealand‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in TaurangaThe choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.14 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandMid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmacA passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained. 13 Feb 11:16 PM
New ZealandCar teeters over harbour after driver moves cones at ferry terminalA driver moved cones and drove onto an Interislander loading ramp.13 Feb 09:12 PM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Nelson police officer appears in court; keeps name secretThe man appeared via video link at the High Court link this morning.13 Feb 08:25 PM
Crime‘You probably think I’m a weirdo’: Sex offender lured schoolgirl with Easter eggs Man jailed for indecently assaulting two girls on their way to school.13 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘We will not give up’: Police reopen 1998 murder cold case Police have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.13 Feb 05:34 PM
RacingMatamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hopeStephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.13 Feb 04:54 PM
New ZealandHow a Far North teen’s hard work led to global volleyball successKerikeri’s Kaia Derbyshire, 16, will compete in volleyball in Canada and Thailand.13 Feb 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Kill him': Armed mobster on meth-fuelled rampage held 74yo man hostageHe was fleeing police when he broke into the pensioner's home and assaulted him. 13 Feb 07:05 AM
New ZealandGang member guilty of robbery after jury rejects he was trying to stop a drug set-upTwo men had a gun pulled on them and were robbed of money, smokes, and an Xbox controller.13 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandThe long road to safety: Rakaia’s fight against speed-limit hikeNZTA Waka Kotahi is reviewing Rakaia's speed limit after a community backlash.13 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandTakahē release to boost wild populationThe bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.13 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandMan loses court battle over $40 ticket for parking on bermCanterbury man is challenging a $40 fine for parking on a grass berm.13 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandClutha siege death: Armed offender involved in previous stand-off with policeFarm worker named after being found dead following armed standoff. 13 Feb 01:06 AM
New ZealandPretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soilsThe crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.12 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandMichael Voss lines up alongside world’s top trail runners The Tarawera Ultra-Trail, New Zealand's premier running event starts in Rotorua.12 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic raceGisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.12 Feb 10:12 PM
New Zealand Hamilton hot days a risk to public healthHeat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.12 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandPrisoner transfer flight turned back after onboard disorder damages windowThe prisoner damaged the interior layer of a window, injuring her hand.12 Feb 08:00 PM
