New ZealandBody of missing teenage swimmer found on Christchurch beachThe 19-year-old male went missing about 3pm yesterday.23 Jan 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumSportTiny town’s biggest sporting day in 120 years as it hosts Super Rugby’s greatest rivalryTiny Canterbury town of Kirwee counts down to kickoff between the Crusaders and Blues.23 Jan 08:05 PM
PoliticsGovt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next weekChristopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.23 Jan 07:12 PM
CrimeWoman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hourShe told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary WeekendWarm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.23 Jan 06:00 AM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New Zealand‘With a heavy heart’: End of an era for Winter Games NZOrganisers say adverse economic conditions have impacted its financial viability. 23 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandNudist draws ire of seaside community with ads for naked walking groupsNot everyone in Kaka Point is pleased with Lloyd Bonnar's idea of freedom.23 Jan 12:59 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check. 22 Jan 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New South Island Minister a welcome boost for underappreciated MainlandersEDITORIAL: New minister says he will bring a loud voice to the people of the south.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companiesWho are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash in CanterburyA second person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.22 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandSearch warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawlThe 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.22 Jan 02:43 AM
World'Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inaugurationMichael McCarrigan said the inauguration was like the coronation of a king or queen.22 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandPrestigious boys' college cancels centenary celebrations amid sex abuse allegationsA former staff member faces 11 charges of sexual abuse against four boys.22 Jan 01:06 AM
New ZealandFaint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles onPlans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.21 Jan 11:39 PM
CrimeSupermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attackGeorge Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coronerCoroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.21 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsAir NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to OzMittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.21 Jan 07:07 AM
New Zealand501 deportee loophole: Sex offender rejoins NZ community with no oversightThe man spent 15 months in an Australian prison before starting a 'suspended sentence'.21 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.21 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather January 21st -22ndMetService severe weather January 21st -22nd. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandHope for stranded pilot whales in Golden BayUp to 30 pilot whales came ashore near Pakawau on Saturday.20 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandMayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atomTrump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.20 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale members dismiss leaders' apology as insincereApology called 'completely disingenuous' and a 'box-ticking exercise'.20 Jan 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRussian oligarch buys former Ashburton council buildingThe Russian business also owns a high country station in Mid Canterbury.20 Jan 05:47 AM
New Zealand‘Grown fond of it’: Nelson sinkhole develops fanclubAn 'appreciation society' asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.20 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandFlying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injuredWorksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.20 Jan 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘He wasn’t going anywhere': Elite cyclists' high-speed chase to collar bike thiefProfessional cyclists took off after a $15k road bike was allegedly pinched. 20 Jan 01:21 AM
EntertainmentReview: Cold Chisel scorch at ‘Boomerpalooza’Ageless pub rockers show they've still got it. 19 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandElite cyclists chase down bike thief The thief attempted to pilfer the road bike from under the resting elite cyclists' noses.19 Jan 07:43 PM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Profound sorrow': Gloriavale leader offers public apology for abuse at secretive sectGloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd delivers public apology demanded by Royal Commission.19 Jan 05:54 AM
