New ZealandMajor rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewingMoisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.20 Aug 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumSportLIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-upsMike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCityBarry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.20 Aug 03:39 AM
New Zealand‘Very sad day’: Christ Church Cathedral restoration grinds to a haltThose involved in the restoration say it's not the end yet.20 Aug 02:41 AM
New Zealand‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lightsLights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.19 Aug 11:38 PM
New ZealandDrunk drivers, assaults, and arrests: Dunedin police tackle weekend mayhemOn Sunday morning, several drivers were stopped for drunk driving following a boozy night.19 Aug 08:56 PM
Golf'Significant step up': The Hills redevelopment plans revealedA full course rebuild will take place over back-to-back winters.19 Aug 05:30 PM
LiveNew ZealandSevere wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruptionThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.19 Aug 03:13 AM
LiveNew ZealandPolar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expectedThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.18 Aug 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus tripBus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.18 Aug 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentHow wealthy Kiwis are splashing the cash despite tough economyThe economy might be tough but uber-wealthy Kiwis are still spending eye-watering amounts.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolar blast chills New Zealand – rain, wind and snow expectedSnow could fall as low as 500 metres in some parts of the South Island.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRain, snow and wind to blast the countryHeavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.17 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandRain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekendMetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.16 Aug 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumGolfLIV Golf coming to NZ? 'I want nothing to do with it', says Kiwi golfing legend'They’ve been hugely disruptive to the game of golf.'15 Aug 11:37 PM
New Zealand'True gentleman': Kiwi chopper pilot shot dead in West Papua farewelledHundreds of locals turned up to remember Glen Conning, 'a man with mana'.15 Aug 11:14 PM
New Zealand60 charges laid following string of vehicle thefts in CanterburyPolice said 22 stolen ignition barrels were recovered at an address between June and July.15 Aug 04:44 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured after bus crash in ChristchurchImages from the scene show the windscreen of the bus cracked.15 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandFresh nationwide warnings as scammers impersonate police, vulnerable people losing moneyMultiple reports across the country have surfaced of police scam calls.15 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandAshburton drug bust: 844 cannabis plants, 14 firearms and $200,000 cash seizedTwo men have been arrested and charged following an operation targeting illicit drugs.14 Aug 11:12 PM
New Zealand'It wasn’t a booze up': The night of NZ pilot's deadly chopper crash revealedHis boss says he was a 'model employee' and is dumbfounded by his actions.14 Aug 11:10 PM
KahuInvercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says sorry - againThe Invercargill mayor has made his second public apology.14 Aug 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Polar blast': Forecasters say chilly temperatures, snow possible next week'Winter is very much still around.'14 Aug 06:06 PM
New Zealand'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attackThe school called the incident "completely unacceptable".14 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandHuge plumes of smoke seen in Wānaka following large burn offThe large burn off on a hillside above Wānaka is under control, officials say.14 Aug 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumSportMainland sports wrap: Ex-Warriors forward a premiership winner at 44; First XV showdownsThe best of what was and what's to come in Mainland sport.13 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner hears from last person to speak with young Gloriavale man before his sudden deathThe inquest into Gloriavale man Sincere Standtrue's death continues.13 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandPolice catch group fleeing alleged hit-and-runFour young people were taken into police custody.13 Aug 02:07 AM
New ZealandMayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'The driver says a poor decision was made.13 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandFirefighters free person after car ploughs into houseThe crash happened in a gated community for people aged over-60.13 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continueArmed officers are in the area, residents are told to stay away.12 Aug 05:43 AM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
