New ZealandLandlord ordered to pay compensation after renting illegal unit with fire riskProfiting from renting dangerous and unlawful premises has to stop, tenancy tribunal rules11 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandWorksafe notified of potential fall-related injury in Banks PeninsulaMultiple emergency services are in attendance.11 Jan 01:52 AM
New ZealandDad warns parents after man tries to lure daughters with lolliesThe Burnside man chased the alleged offender before police intervened.10 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandMan’s head sliced in Dunedin Botanic Garden attackOfficers were called to an unprovoked attack on a 66-year-old man at the gardens.10 Jan 03:04 AM
EntertainmentDocumentary marks anniversary of first Otago migrant shipThe first migrant ship from Europe arrived in Otago 175 years ago.10 Jan 01:55 AM
New ZealandBaby giraffe debuts at Christchurch zoo a month after previous calf’s deathOrana Wildlife Park lost one-year-old Jasiri on December 15 due to a bone illness.10 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandBurglary leaves couple with $100k in losses, including wedding dress, ringsThieves ransacked the house while Hugh and Janene Burnett were camping.09 Jan 08:53 PM
EnvironmentWater restrictions in place for QueenstownHand-held hoses or night-time irrigation only for gardens in popular tourist destination.09 Jan 05:17 PM
New ZealandTramper rescued by police, chopper, SAR after forgetting distress beaconTramper rescued after getting lost in Southland.09 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob boss Chad Puru's death will be referred to the CoronerDeath of Chad Puru, former Mongrel Mob boss, not considered suspicious. police say.08 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandHoliday horror: Woman pinned by husband's reversing caravanIt was a holiday horror for one couple after a woman was pinned by her own caravan.08 Jan 09:43 PM
Small Business'Age is just a number': Meet Queenstown's teen business ownerKasey Bonn is likely one of the youngest business owners in New Zealand.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDead in the act: Moth mating aftermath stuns OtagoBreeding is the ultimate goal, resulting in 'massive frenzies'.07 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandLive: Severe thunderstorm alert for NI, new slip, crash blocks Coromandel highwayElectrical storms will light up northern skies today as our sodden summer continues.07 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured after alleged stabbing in Motueka, man in police custodyThe alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.06 Jan 06:02 AM
New Zealand‘Beautiful son’: Family mourn teen victim of fatal crashRangiora 15-year-old who died on New Year's Eve was 'much loved', his family say.06 Jan 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYouth crime: How shopping malls, mental health and broken systems played a partTeenagers have fallen foul of the law in spectacular ways this year.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ company develops pilotless planes to fight bushfiresWorld-leading move converts planes to drones for work in tough conditions.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob leader’s body found in burned-out carChad Puru, 55, was found dead in North Canterbury on Tuesday.05 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandMultiple airsoft gun incidents in Christchurch as cars, pedestrians shot atThe spate of shootings was in the city's northwest.05 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandArrest over alleged attack on Dunedin handcyclist by e-bike riderWoman riding handcycle kicked by e-bike rider on Dunedin cycle path.04 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandMan found dead in North Canterbury namedChad Puru, 55, was found dead on Tuesday morning.04 Jan 07:56 AM
New ZealandFestival still going ahead despite weather risksNelson is among New Zealand cities currently under wet weather warning.04 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandThe Canterbury farming town where police continue to investigate a discovered bodyAt this stage, the person's cause of death is being treated as unexplained.03 Jan 09:56 PM
LifestyleThe sea lion who came to tea: Dunedin family's beach picnic crashedIf you go down to the beach today...03 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandNYE fireworks blaze: People seen leaving US billionaire’s property in black Range RoverLocals outraged over lack of apology for fire and question permission given for fireworks02 Jan 03:56 AM
OpinionICYMI: Paul Henry - why Scott Watson’s conviction for Sounds murders ‘is an affront to me’Opinion: The conviction of Scott Watson is infested in doubt.01 Jan 06:56 AM
New ZealandSounds murders: Scott Watson’s dad speaks out on appeal evidence, Paul Henry’s columnChris Watson hopes Court of Appeal hearing in May will finally clear son's name.01 Jan 02:57 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Alps taught us why security matters mostWanaka was impressed well before the fireworks display signalled midnight.31 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandUS billionaire’s controversial Arrowtown New Year's fireworks spark large fireAngry locals had petitioned against tycoon's extravagant pyrotechnics plans.31 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve fatal crash: Car rolls in rural CanterburyEmergency services initially responded to the crash at 7.55pm in Sefton.31 Dec 07:27 PM
New Zealand'Deep passion': Antarctic conservationist receives medal for servicesNigel Watson has dedicated over two decades to conservation work in Antarctica.31 Dec 12:20 AM
New ZealandNelson man seriously injured after shooting, police open investigationThe man was taken to hospital with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.30 Dec 06:52 PM
TravelHow to spend 48 hours in Ōamaru, WaitakiFrom fine dining to natural wonders, there's far more to this region than Steampunk.30 Dec 06:26 PM
