New ZealandOrange haze from Australian bushfires hangs over Christchurch, could stay for XmasMore than 60 Aussie fires have sent vast plumes of smoke over New Zealand.20 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandSouthland shark attack victim simply 'unlucky', says mumThe victim's family often spend time in the estuary where she was attacked.20 Dec 10:56 PM
KahuNew emergency pods in marae to help prepare for future natural disasters in South IslandThe idea of the pods came about after the flooding in Tai Rāwhiti last year.20 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandBeaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.20 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandTemperatures reach 33C with hot, muggy nights to last past ChristmasMetService forecasts a showery Christmas Day in the Super City with a high of 26C20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seizedNine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.20 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandHow Christchurch mum died in Aussie detention centre - Coroner probes mental health careLeah Porter was awaiting deportation from Aussie after prison sentence when she died.19 Dec 10:31 PM
PropertyEx-All Black Aaron Smith sells his luxury Dunedin homeFour-bedroom renovated home boasts impressive water views.19 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandSouthland shark attack: Victim faces 'long recovery'The culprit is believed to be a sevengill shark.19 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandGore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance videoBen Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.19 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandConvicted killer of Christchurch teen declined paroleConnor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.19 Dec 03:04 AM
New ZealandThree times the limit: Dunedin driver crashes into wallThe arrested man had a no-alcohol condition on his licence, police say.19 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandR&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ oppositionThe decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.18 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'It makes you feel less alone': How to deal with grief at ChristmasA Christmas initiative helps families remember those loved ones who have died.18 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandForecaster signals hot, sticky nights in lead-up to Christmas across northern NZIt was a sticky 18.6C night in Auckland with more uncomfortable, humid days to follow18 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandDrug-trafficking ring allegedly imported meth, cocaine in ready-to-eat meals to NZDrugs arrived in instant noodle packets, car parts and emergency kits.18 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandCrews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmillThe boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.18 Dec 05:30 PM
New Zealand'All consuming': Farming family's 20-year battle with Govt over land errorFifth-generation farmers at wits' end over long-running boundary botch up.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Head boy comes out as gay during powerful school prizegiving speechHarry Dynes hopes others will take inspiration from his speech.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlenheim gymnastics coach and sex offender Gregory Pask pleads guilty to nearly 30 chargesPolice believe there may be more victims.18 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandParagliding accident: Emergency services rush to helpHato Hone St John are treating a patient at scene of accident.17 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It's pretty scary': Residents on edge after spate of suspicious firesTwo properties less than 100m apart were hit by suspicious fire overnight.17 Dec 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Race against the clock': Time is ticking for newborn who needs urgent surgeryAmelia Duran-Araya was born with a serious condition that will threaten brain development.17 Dec 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare person': Queenstown crash victim was Royalburn Station's head butcherVictim of a fatal car crash near Queenstown was a head butcher and 'master charcutier'.17 Dec 04:34 AM
New ZealandMystery disappearance: Coroner rules 22yo dead, but cause and circumstances remain unknownBates went out to buy cigarettes on February 11, 2018 and was never seen again.17 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds Te Anau red parachute flares flaresThree red parachute flares were reported around Te Anau township and Dome Island.17 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighters contain ammonia leak from ship at Lyttelton HarbourThree fire crews have been called to the wharf, where the chemical leak was reported.16 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandMatty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by policeMan joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.16 Dec 08:15 PM
New Zealand'It's horrible': Top detective vows to keep searching for Yanfei BaoChristchurch real estate agent was last seen alive on July 19.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car crash in Gibbston ValleyA two-car crash has killed one person and left another in a serious conditition.15 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandDunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collisionA father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.15 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandClass action launched claiming EQC underpaid victimsIt is alleged EQC switched from settling claims based on repair cost to a cheaper option.15 Dec 07:35 PM
PropertyOwn a slice of history: One of Southland’s oldest homes for saleThe heritage-protected cottage is on Riverton’s main street.15 Dec 04:45 PM
New ZealandTemperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so farDunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.15 Dec 05:54 AM
