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
New Zealand'Trusted' manager caught stealing cash and smokes from barA highly-trusted assistant manager stole $88,000 worth of cash and cigarettes from a bar.18 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandMotorcylist killed in Māpua crash remembered as brother and friendThe crash happened near Nelson yesterday afternoon.18 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandWest Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one dayMetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.17 Jan 11:06 PM
New ZealandBoxing day beach tragedy: Stolen cash, paranoid delusions, and a mystery deathWalkers found thousands in cash strewn across the beach before human remains were found.17 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandRed rain warning for Westland, up to 800mm predictedParts of the South Island are in for a soaking as heavy rain warnings are put in place.17 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandRiver runs dry killing trout and eels after scorching summer temperaturesOfficials are hoping for wetter conditions after dozens of fish were found dead.17 Jan 08:56 PM
New Zealand15-year-old charged following fatal Canterbury crashChristchurch woman Sandra Loveday was killed in the August smash.17 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandGrass fire in Twizel: Eighteen fire crews, four helicopters battle 5ha blazeFire and Emergency NZ first alerted to the fire at 3.42 and crews arrived 10 min later.17 Jan 04:08 AM
Black CapsWatch brutal blow: Cricket fan taken out by sixDunedin T20 produces best and worst fan catches of the summer.17 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandShell Bay, Banks Peninsula shipwreck: Salvage underway almost four months after fishing boat ran agroundSalvage work hasn’t been plain-sailing, with a small fire breaking out onboard the vessel.17 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandMan charged with causing death of school librarian following crashThe woman and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.16 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandCouncillor hits back after diners given spray bottles for 'aggressive' seagullsOne woman in Dunedin is determined to stand up for the notoriously pesky seagull.16 Jan 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Unable to cope': Farmers increasingly under pressureIsolation, long hours, adverse weather taking their toll on farmers, says support trust.16 Jan 06:32 AM
New Zealand'How can they sleep at night?': Baby Ru's family searching for answers nearly three months onBaby Ru's family saved a spot for him at the table for their first Christmas without him.15 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandGovt committed to Dunedin hospital, but $30m boost up in the airThe Government has not confirmed honouring its $30 million election pledge.15 Jan 10:08 PM
