New ZealandFestive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop saysSeventeen people have died in the past 10 days.26 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandSunny spell for North Island, but heavy rain to hit CoastWarm and sunny weather forecast for North Island as Kiwis prepare to see in the New Year.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after truck goes over bank; highway closedThe crash happened in the early hours of this morning.25 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandOn the hunt for Christmas presents at Orana Wildlife Park"It's a really cool, fun day to celebrate Christmas."24 Dec 05:19 PM
New ZealandMurderer denied parole as 'undue risk'Dunedin killer told to work with a psychologist if he wants to be released.24 Dec 06:59 AM
New ZealandWoman charged over fatal Queenstown crashA father-of-four died in the horror smash.23 Dec 02:35 AM
New ZealandSuspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hoursOne investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.23 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandFormer doctor and hobby farmer admits animal neglectInspectors found dead chickens and deer.22 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandTragic cocktail: Motorcyclist dies hours after Limp Bizkit gigReenen De Bruin had MDMA, cannabis and alcohol in his system.21 Dec 09:02 PM
New ZealandWanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concernsThe resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.21 Dec 04:31 PM
New ZealandWellington set for another wet, wild and windy dayGusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.20 Dec 07:15 PM
New Zealand'Like something out of GTA': Man charged after botched daylight getawayRobbery in central Dunedin unfolded like a scene from a video game.20 Dec 05:16 PM
New Zealand'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'20 Dec 06:49 AM
New Zealand99 misconduct cases upheld in southern prisonsThirty-nine staff were fired nationally as a result of investigations over five years.18 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPike River: Evidence of further remains foundPolice hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.18 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandDad emotional over possible find of teen's remains in Pike River mineFather of Pike River victim says possible discovery of son's remains has brought solace.18 Dec 09:12 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank rejects multiple claims over fake bank notesAn urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.18 Dec 05:09 AM
New ZealandAshburton intermediate defends vaccine pass for school campPrincipal confirmed Year 8 school camp will exclude unvaccinated pupils from DoC camp.17 Dec 07:54 AM
New ZealandTākaka Hill road restored after almost four yearsThe traffic lights were finally switched off on December 17 in time for Christmas.17 Dec 07:18 AM
TravelNZ summer travel: Five new things to do in KaikōuraThere's lots to do in Kaikoura this summer, like diving and drinking gin (not together).17 Dec 02:01 AM
New ZealandMosque car bomb threats: Offender's tearful meeting with shooting survivorOffender sentenced at Christchurch District Court this afternoon.16 Dec 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucksFirefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.15 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandAlleged bank fraud: New charges laidBrendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.15 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandCourage under fire: Bravery awards for heroes who confronted mosque gunmanBravery Awards given to cops and civilians who helped save lives in Chch terror attack15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding and slips hit roads around countryHeavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.15 Dec 08:53 AM
New ZealandAlleged rapist avoids third trial to spare complainant; but money paidMan granted permanent name suppression in case dating back to 2018.14 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandAuckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteersThe Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.14 Dec 08:35 PM
TravelAuckland flights return to Queenstown15 December 2021. Hundreds of Aucklanders enthusiastically reunited with families when the borders opened but holidaymakers have failed to show since. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / The South TodayWatch14 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandCharges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipperAllegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.14 Dec 04:19 AM
TravelNZ summer travel: Five new things to do in CanterburyPlanning a trip to Canterbury this summer? Here's how to keep your whānau entertained.14 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandKids witness frenzied stabbing attack on motherYoung boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.14 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandEverest hero's climbing memento surfaces at auction – againSir Edmund Hillary's canvas duffel bag is turning heads.13 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testingFree rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.13 Dec 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNotorious killer may be recalled to prison after alleged parole breachMurderer Timothy Taylor has been charged with breaching his parole conditions.12 Dec 10:10 PM
