New ZealandCommunity safety meeting being held amid unease over Christchurch crimeLast month, seven Canterbury businesses were targeted in an overnight crime spree.26 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandLanguage barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trialThe defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.25 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandWeather: Cooler and wetter weekend in storeA series of fronts is headed up the country.25 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandPolice launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.24 Aug 10:03 PM
New ZealandToddler death: Dad sees nothing positive in police decision to review investigationPaul Jones said looking into the investigation is not going to fix anything.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Callous disregard': Mama Hooch rapists handed hefty prison termsMama Hooch rapists - brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz - are being sentenced today.24 Aug 05:27 AM
New ZealandWettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergencyRainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.24 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandHostel a backpackers and boarding house for homelessHostel a boarding house for the homeless, while also claiming to be a backpackers.24 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandFleeing driver arrested after allegedly stealing car to evade policePolice signalled the driver to stop after they were seen driving erratically.24 Aug 12:57 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones tragedy: Police admit missing steps probing toddler’s mysterious deathThe 3-year-old was found face up in a small town’s oxidation pond 1.2km from home.24 Aug 12:36 AM
New ZealandDavid Benbow defence team accuses police of 'tunnel vision'Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.23 Aug 11:25 PM
KahuWe desperately need to stomp the stigma for asking for helpStudents from 10 high schools will come together for the Wellies for Wellbeing.23 Aug 10:57 PM
New Zealand3-2-1... bungy swing: AJ Hackett applies for consent to add to world-famous jump siteCommerical bungy pioneers want to add three-person swing across river.23 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandAssault outside school gates: Two women arrestedTwo women in their 20s are due to appear in court.23 Aug 08:39 PM
New ZealandPolice seek Mazda Bounty impersonating cop carMystery driver allegedly drove along the road with the lights and siren blaring.23 Aug 08:18 PM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapists to be sentenced today - more than 10 victims to read emotional statements in courtMama Hooch rapists - brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz - will today be jailed for sex crimes23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: ‘Means, motive and opportunity merged into murder’, Crown saysMichael McGrath was last seen alive in May 2017.23 Aug 04:51 AM
Sport'He'll be sorely missed': Author, journalist Ron Palenski rememberedThe sportswriter died in Dunedin.23 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandMan charged over fatal Hanmer Springs crashA 49-year-old Napier man will appear before the courts later this month.22 Aug 11:58 PM
Super RugbyNew Crusaders head coach opens up on chasing a dynasty'There will be no breakdancing,' says Rob Penney.22 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandPolice request information after responding to assault outside schoolThe incident occurred outside an intermediate school in Nelson around 3pm yesterday.22 Aug 08:23 PM
TravelQueenstown's epic 13-hour ski-trip detour you won’t regretFrom sea level to the top of Wānaka’s highest ski field at 2088m. And back down again.22 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandOutgoing National MP says being male cost him his positionMichael Woodhouse says he fears Dunedin was being abandoned by National.22 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLong history of dysfunction leads to drink-driver's fatal crashBrent James Tiddy was an accident waiting to happen.22 Aug 07:47 AM
New ZealandBoy racers harming zoo animals with skids and burnoutsPolice have launched an investigation after the boy racers' antics near the zoo.22 Aug 04:07 AM
New ZealandProtestors chained themselves to town’s century-old trees - but the axe still fellProtesters disappointed they could not save trees from chopping block.22 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandNew Zealander missing in Brisbane, homicide detectives called in to help local policeKiwi Brett Orme missing from Brisbane since August 11; disappearance suspicious - police.22 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandSkiing accident: Man suffers back injuries after ‘300m slide’Helicopters scrambled after reports of serious injuries.22 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandTeen allegedly spat in officer’s face after car theftsA teenager allegedly stole multiple cars before fleeing and being arrested.22 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandNo body, no weapon murder case: New jury to be selectedThe trial has been stopped and a new jury will be selected tomorrow.21 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandQueenstown housing crisis: Sleeping in a car under five blankets in sub-zero conditionsDiego Leon, who works at a local juice bar, now calls his Honda Odyssey car his home.21 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandMore than 16 years’ jail for abusing stepdaughtersStepfather blames God for telling him to sexually abuse his stepdaughters.21 Aug 09:14 PM
New ZealandBrutal assault after work function in QueenstownFour weeks in hospital recovering from street attack after a company awards evening.21 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandWoman kidnapped and raped after seeking a ride on Facebook, court toldWoman posted on a sober drivers' Facebook page, seeking a ride home.21 Aug 06:23 PM
