New ZealandStolen car found at beach 'dead as a doorknob'The car was one of six reported stolen in Dunedin overnight on Sunday.05 Jun 10:49 PM
KahuMāori trades and training programme in Otago gets green lightAukaha's programme will receive part of $40m boost for new Māori trades and training.05 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandMan appears in court on murder charge after body found in parked car‘Total fear’: Sister to dad-of-three found dead in parked car speaks out.04 Jun 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fight of our lives': Climate scientist ‘optimistic and pessimistic’ about futureJames Renwick's new book delivers "future forecast" for NZ, but there's time to change it.04 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandWoman defends train driver blamed for crash that claimed 21 lives including her dad, brotherThe Hyde rail disaster killed 21 people and injured 47 more in Central Otago in 1943.04 Jun 01:52 AM
TravelSnow before you go: Make the most of Queenstown this winterPoles at the ready, ski-lovers, the snow season is upon us.04 Jun 01:50 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after single-vehicle crash south of TimaruThe crash was reported to the police around 6pm.03 Jun 08:41 AM
New ZealandBody in the car case: Sister speaks of seven weeks of ‘total fear’Richard Leman's body was found inside a parked car, today a man was charged murder.03 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandThree people survive chopper crash landing after engine failureThe helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.02 Jun 11:38 PM
New ZealandRangiora body in the car case: Armed police arrest murder suspectA 46yo man has been charged with murder after armed police raided a Rangiora property.02 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandOne killed in Lewis Pass two-vehicle crashPolice confirm one person died in the crash.02 Jun 09:22 PM
New ZealandMan has claims of mistreatment rejected by judgeA 'highly drugged-up' man's claims of police mistreatment have been dismissed in court.02 Jun 09:19 PM
New ZealandWānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains tractionThe petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.02 Jun 03:39 AM
KahuChristchurch group will honour Matariki in artTuatahi Creatives is one of four artist hubs that will commission Matariki artwork.01 Jun 07:09 PM
RoyalsWebb’s to auction special gift given to King Edward VIIIThe auction is in honour of the first King’s Birthday weekend under Charles III's reign.31 May 08:08 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ’s biggest quakes of the year just struck - but no-one felt itMagnitude 5.9 event struck in little-studied, regularly-active southern subduction zone.31 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandPolice ask public for help to identify car after Christchurch ATM burglaryA "large sum of money" is yet to be recovered by police.31 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandFamily of NZ economist blast 'farce' trial amid claims of paid-off witnessesEx-Micronesian government advisor denies sex and child trafficking allegations.30 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandYoung father named as victim of Dunedin fleeing driver crashMichael McClelland, 26, and father of a 2-year-old son, died at the scene.30 May 08:11 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe concludes Christchurch Boys' High School investigationThe school was under investigation following complaints from former staff.30 May 06:48 AM
New ZealandPolice catch petrol thief doing burnoutStaff had a plan when the known thief turned up.29 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured, airlifted to hospital after driving into a riverThe patient is currently in Queenstown Lakes Hospital.29 May 09:42 PM
New Zealand‘It’s luck that no one’s died’: Inside NZ’s youth justice residencesStaff in youth facilities fear for their lives as Wellington turns its back.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment disputeThe farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.29 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMSD staffer brought bag of fake ‘meth’ to work as 'joke'Former staff member alleges stunt indicative of work culture at WINZ, scorn for clients.29 May 05:33 AM
New ZealandNational organised crime operation nets more than $1m of MDMAThree men have been arrested as part of the police operation.29 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandFamily of Tall Fern star feared she'd die after horror car crashMary Goulding remains in Christchurch ICU following a crash last weekend.29 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapist Roberto Jaz assaulted in prisonStaff intervened to break up a fight in a day room involving the convicted sex offender.29 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandCatching the Mama Hooch 'predators': Inside the police investigationPolice video interview with now-convicted Mama Hooch rapist Roberto Jaz can now be shown.29 May 01:28 AM
New Zealand‘Covered in blood’: Owner ignores requests to muzzle pitbull, woman’s dog killedThe victim's owner awoke to the sound of screaming and found her dog mauled.28 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandWoman who died while paddling in Lyttelton was founding member of waka ama clubMaria Grace Hema embraced life with an 'incredible zest'.28 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandDonation box, ice creams stolen in dairy ram raidDarfield Dairy was home of biggest ice-cream scoop in town in 2020 according to The Hits.28 May 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere to go': Housing squeeze in top tourist townWorkers are heading to Queenstown for winter - but there is nowhere for them to live.28 May 08:42 PM
New Zealand'Such a stupid thing’: Shop owner 'callous' about fatal crash after robberyA man in his 20s died after allegedly helping to break into the Bottle-O.28 May 08:00 PM