New ZealandConvicted murderer of Dale Watene appeals sentenceSandy Graham claims she was a victim of a miscarriage of justice throughout the trial.28 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHouse fires: Christchurch homes continue to burn as abandoned home blazesYet another Christchurch home catches fire as a suburban street is closed off.28 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandSouth Island aurora australis display one of brightestNature has put on a stunning display of the aurora australis in Otago and Queenstown.28 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandTeen party killing: Money and food given to suspects on the run, court hearsThree people enter shock guilty pleas to being accessories after the fact.27 Feb 11:57 PM
New Zealand'Make me leave ... I’m not leaving': Student faces five convictions after lengthy car chasePolice got involved after an interview at Silver Fern Farms went off the rails.27 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: Newly-released inmate denied helping suspect cover his tracksEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.26 Feb 10:52 PM
TravelHanmer Springs: From softly softly to all-out adventureTop things to see and do when you're next in Hanmer Springs.26 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandTop judge visits Gloriavale - what she saw in the secretive sectChief Employment Court Judge is taken on tour of Gloriavale Christian community24 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandPot-a-loo: Students hold weed party in public toilet - 12 referred to proctorA group of students had a party in a block of Dunedin public toilets.24 Feb 01:34 AM
New Zealand‘Hungry, cold’ Dunedin 8-year-old found by searchersOfficers were called to reports of a missing child at Signal Hill Reserve.23 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandQueenstown police ask public for help after serious fight in city centreOne man suffered serious injuries, another was moderately injured, police confirmed.23 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: 'I don’t give a f*** what happened to him', accused allegedly told friendsEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.23 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in north Canterbury crashThe collision, involving two cars, occurred on Mouse Point Rd in Hurunui.23 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandGreymouth man attempts to break ice-bath record in the name of charityJosh Komen is aiming to sit in an ice bath for 20 minutes to raise money for charity.22 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandBottles fly before police clear ‘unsafe’ Dunedin student partyStudent arrested for urinating on a police car while officers cleared 800 person party.22 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emergeFire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.22 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandDog and cat killed in Otago house fire - investigator to attendPets perish as Palmerston home partially gutted.22 Feb 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathonAt least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.22 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Claims of ‘witch-hunt’ before arrestReporter suspected 'friend' was potential suspect David Benbow himself.21 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandWoman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slateA mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.21 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandVanished builder 'low' suicide risk, expert tells murder trialEx-prison guard denies murder but Crown says he had motive, means and opportunity.21 Feb 03:11 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Show us you care, commissionerOPINION: Commissioner sticking to the lines about reported crime being less than normal.21 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandSmoke billows from Christchurch home as firefighters respondAt least four each of firetrucks, police and ambulance responded to the incident.21 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Accused asked missing man for help day before disappearanceCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandChristchurch men on trial over allegations of stupification and sexual violation: Guilty pleas from one of accusedThe trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.20 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandSouth Island to expect heavy rainfall over next 24 hoursMetService has confirmed the bottom half of the South Island should expect strong deluges.20 Feb 09:30 PM
EntertainmentMassive Kiwi stars to headline cyclone relief concertThe concert, hosted in Christchurch's Town Hall rides on the coat-tails of Electric Avenue20 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandMother of newborn baby found buried in backyard referred to restorative justice programmeThe newborn baby was found buried at a Christchurch property in October 2021.20 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuAnaru Eketone: Controversy over colonial histories is growing worldwideOtago Associate Professor Anaru Eketone on recent worldwide events.20 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandVanished: Coroner to hold inquest into John and Mike Beckenridge disappearanceSightings of man and son here and overseas since 2015.20 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandMurder accused on dating website weeks before alleged killing, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested after firearm discharged during altercationAnother man, who lived at the same address has also been arrested.20 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skateboarder tasered as he fled, police respond after video goes viralThe video was filmed at a Christchurch skate park - and shows the man taking a heavy fall.19 Feb 11:51 PM
TravelRecord numbers set to attend Dunedin's best one-day music festivalDunedin's having a party and you're invited.19 Feb 12:27 AM
