New ZealandR&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ oppositionThe decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.18 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'It makes you feel less alone': How to deal with grief at ChristmasA Christmas initiative helps families remember those loved ones who have died.18 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandForecaster signals hot, sticky nights in lead-up to Christmas across northern NZIt was a sticky 18.6C night in Auckland with more uncomfortable, humid days to follow18 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandDrug-trafficking ring allegedly imported meth, cocaine in ready-to-eat meals to NZDrugs arrived in instant noodle packets, car parts and emergency kits.18 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandCrews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmillThe boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.18 Dec 05:30 PM
New Zealand'All consuming': Farming family's 20-year battle with Govt over land errorFifth-generation farmers at wits' end over long-running boundary botch up.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Head boy comes out as gay during powerful school prizegiving speechHarry Dynes hopes others will take inspiration from his speech.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlenheim gymnastics coach and sex offender Gregory Pask pleads guilty to nearly 30 chargesPolice believe there may be more victims.18 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandParagliding accident: Emergency services rush to helpHato Hone St John are treating a patient at scene of accident.17 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It's pretty scary': Residents on edge after spate of suspicious firesTwo properties less than 100m apart were hit by suspicious fire overnight.17 Dec 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Race against the clock': Time is ticking for newborn who needs urgent surgeryAmelia Duran-Araya was born with a serious condition that will threaten brain development.17 Dec 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare person': Queenstown crash victim was Royalburn Station's head butcherVictim of a fatal car crash near Queenstown was a head butcher and 'master charcutier'.17 Dec 04:34 AM
New ZealandMystery disappearance: Coroner rules 22yo dead, but cause and circumstances remain unknownBates went out to buy cigarettes on February 11, 2018 and was never seen again.17 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds Te Anau red parachute flares flaresThree red parachute flares were reported around Te Anau township and Dome Island.17 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighters contain ammonia leak from ship at Lyttelton HarbourThree fire crews have been called to the wharf, where the chemical leak was reported.16 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandMatty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by policeMan joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.16 Dec 08:15 PM
New Zealand'It's horrible': Top detective vows to keep searching for Yanfei BaoChristchurch real estate agent was last seen alive on July 19.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car crash in Gibbston ValleyA two-car crash has killed one person and left another in a serious conditition.15 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandDunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collisionA father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.15 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandClass action launched claiming EQC underpaid victimsIt is alleged EQC switched from settling claims based on repair cost to a cheaper option.15 Dec 07:35 PM
PropertyOwn a slice of history: One of Southland’s oldest homes for saleThe heritage-protected cottage is on Riverton’s main street.15 Dec 04:45 PM
New ZealandTemperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so farDunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.15 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandFinding Roo: Christchurch pup's dramatic tale of survival after falling from back of uteChristmas came early for the Nichol family when they were reunited with Roo.15 Dec 02:53 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail contractors will ‘demobilise’ staff after ferry project axedJob losses are expected after the Government canned a mega-ferry project for Cook Strait.14 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandCourt rules Gloriavale top 'shepherd' liable for any breaches against former workersEmployment Court Chief Judge very clear on who is the employer of former sect workers.14 Dec 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Matty Thunder': Male stripper willing to try anything in cocaine plotThe Australian ex-stripper pleaded guilty to attempting to retrieve $27m of cocaine.14 Dec 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Ecstatic': Convicted killer claims miscarriage of justice for 1994 murderCase referred to Court of Appeal after new evidence has come to light.14 Dec 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Shocking': Contractor caught pretending to fill insulation revealed as ex-police officerThe contractor was recorded filling walls with putty but not insulation on CCTV footage.14 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandPrison visitor caught with drugs, gun, stash of cashVisitor's long list of what not to bring when visiting an inmate.14 Dec 06:55 PM
New ZealandTribesmen MC gang’s Christchurch pad raided, gun and drug utensils seizedThe police raid followed several instances of dangerous driving and burnouts.14 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandRinging the bell: Lord's tradition comes to HagleyThe bell was used in Robert Falcon Scott’s first expedition to Antarctica.14 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandPassenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries"What is the Government waiting for? An actual disaster where people lose their lives?"13 Dec 11:13 PM
TravelKiwi ski field expansion given go-ahead to become New Zealand's largestThe lift will add almost 150 rugby fields to the Kiwi snow area.13 Dec 10:09 PM
VideoCouncil closes popular Dunedin cafeA popular Dunedin cafe was paid almost $700,000 by the council to close its doors. Video / ODTWatch13 Dec 09:00 PM
