New ZealandMental health patients being treated like criminals, mother saysShe says the level of care has fallen in the 17 years her schizophrenic son has needed it.22 Sep 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Significant, widespread impact': Damaging weather front looms for North IslandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failureQueenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.22 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
KahuWave 16 investment have seen whānau shift from state dependency to independenceWhānau Māori in Te Waipounamu are thriving as a result of direct commissioning.21 Sep 07:19 PM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainChief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.21 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainFire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.21 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandKaikōura boat tragedy: No charges over capsize that killed five, whale likely to blameFive people were killed in the incident last year.21 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South IslandSurface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.20 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandIPCA report: Force used to arrest 14yo 'reasonable' but police actions later deemed 'inadequate'Police were cleared of wrongdoing relating to the arrest.20 Sep 10:52 PM
New Zealand50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the mapIn half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.20 Sep 09:23 PM
VideoFocus: Large scrub fire near TwizelProperties have been evacuated after gale-force winds overnight caused the scrub fire to grow larger and spread. Video / George HeardWatch20 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandCash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the seaNow, woman is fundraising to save more crays from the pot.20 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Vegetation fire threatens buildings, closes state highwayFire and Emergency have sent units to tackle the blaze sending smoke across road.20 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandNelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms calloutMan indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.20 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandWhy this village has had a permanent boil-water notice since 1989Dovedale rural water supply is one of the most glaring issues for Tasman’s council.20 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandExplained: How today's big quake struck in a seismically ‘quiet’ areaOne of the largest quakes of 2023 struck in an area with low known levels of activity.20 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandDopey dealer snoozes through drug bustThe man was oblivious to police activity, asleep on his couch.19 Sep 11:54 PM
New Zealand‘Turning the sod’: Work on defence force facility beginsAndrew Little said the modern base showed the Government takes defence seriously.19 Sep 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Perfect' baby dies following parents' gruelling IVF journey - but no one can tell them whyCentral Otago couple speak about unexplained death of first child hours after his birth.19 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandQueenstown gastro outbreak ‘very unusual’ - health officialThere have been 15 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium in the tourist town.19 Sep 09:50 PM
New ZealandFrustrated Queenstown residents felt sick 'weeks' before boil water notice announcedLocals took to social media to report potential issues with their drinking water.19 Sep 07:39 PM
TravelMilford tourists willing to pay $110 access fee, says MOPThe access fees would only apply to international guests.19 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandCases rise to 15 in first gastro outbreak in Queenstown for 40 yearsQueenstown Lakes District Council issued a boil water notice to residents yesterday.19 Sep 07:11 AM
New Zealand‘Nasty surprise’ as hundreds of kilograms of meat thrown in public binsA mystery meat dumper has been filling Christchurch’s public bins in recent weeks.19 Sep 06:27 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket caused devastating Invercargill fire, leaving 10yo boy with severe burnsThe fire is understood to have started in the boy's room.19 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandChristchurch police investigating reports a firearm was presented at a member of the publicPolice say they are yet to locate those involved.19 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandWarm temperatures then wild weather to hit South IslandParts of the South Island will reach 25C.18 Sep 11:25 PM
New Zealand'No slavery in our chocolate': Chocolatier pledges support for South Pacific cacaoA Dunedin chocolate factory wants to put South Pacific cacao beans on the map.18 Sep 11:05 PM
Entertainment'I was so shocked': Four rising stars win Six60 scholarshipFour talented Otago students have been chosen for an exclusive Six60 scholarship.18 Sep 09:48 PM
New Zealand10 youths arrested after crime spreeThe youth arrests have continued in Ōtautahi after burglaries and stolen car rides.18 Sep 08:34 PM
New ZealandQueenstown residents told to boil water after sickness outbreakAbout 20,000 people are estimated to be affected.18 Sep 09:43 AM
CrimeMan made to clean up mess after throwing beer cans in parkThe man also received a court summons for driving under the influence of alcohol.18 Sep 04:02 AM
