New ZealandEmergency services responding to incident near QueenstownThe incident happened at a Ferry Hill Dr address at Lower Shotover.12 Dec 06:26 AM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Connor Whitehead can now be namedName suppression has lapsed for a man accused of killing teen Connor Whitehead.10 Dec 03:22 AM
New ZealandTwo new lizard species discovered in South IslandThe species are a skink and a gecko.09 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandFormer Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn pushes vaccinations for West CoastFormer Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says the district knows tragedy, and it’s more important than ever to avoid another caused by Covid-19. Video / West Coast DHBWatch09 Dec 07:23 PM
New ZealandMore isolation spaces being secured in QueenstownFacilities being lined up in case a holidaymaker turns up infected with the virus.09 Dec 05:02 PM
PropertyHow long before Christchurch joins $1m club?Homeowners are finally seeing equity gains in the South Island's biggest city.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You may not get the ambulance': The Kiwi town hit hard by anti-vaxxers'The tearooms have lost so many staff they can't actually open Mondays and Tuesdays.'09 Dec 06:43 AM
PoliticsAll South Island, several regions were considered for 'green' light settingTwo concerns stopped chunks of the country entering in green.09 Dec 03:17 AM
New ZealandBanned councillor quoted 'misrepresented' vaccine adviceHealth advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.08 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandGrieving dad who went on rampage let down by system - judgeMark Cummings headed into town in a rage after receiving news about his daughter's death.08 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandName suppression to stay for Christchurch businessman guilty of child sex abuseName suppression to continue for Chch businessman who repeatedly raped a child.07 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandPub-goer with no vaccine pass remanded in custodyMan, 46, allegedly locked himself in a toilet after being told to leave The Bog.07 Dec 05:45 PM
New ZealandHospital close to 'Code Black' full capacityRare Code Black would mean patients being discharged to open up more beds.07 Dec 05:19 PM
TravelShark attack penguin flown from West Cost to save rare birdThe penguin was flown 500km to Christchurch after a lucky escape from a shark.07 Dec 05:05 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Wizard's new gig: spiritual adviser to bakeryDuties include "pastoral care, coffee tasting ... and upsetting fanatics of all kinds".07 Dec 07:13 AM
New ZealandMidwife shortage at Invercargill Hospital an 'extreme risk' - DHBInvercargill Hospital has just 17 per cent of the midwives it needs.06 Dec 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionQueenstown's billion-dollar 'Alpine Britomart' fast-track bidResidential, hospitality, and retail precinct planned for CBD. 06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor slams anti-vax abuse after bakery is forced to call policeCustomer 'started yelling and smashing the table' after staff asked to see vaccine pass.06 Dec 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGarden City teen homicides: Violence fears after three killed in just four months'Senseless acts of violence' appear on the rise in Christchurch.06 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandQueenstown developer's lockdown breach 'simply an oversight'Min Yang, 42, admitted breaching lockdown rules in court this morning.06 Dec 02:05 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Alps set to rock New Year's in orange lightPunters will need to integrate their vaccine certificates with their tickets online.05 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandNurse shortage: ICU beds unusedStaffing levels at 50 per cent for intensive care and high-dependency unit.05 Dec 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobots join NZ's Covid fightRobots replace humans who were at risk from RSI while processing Covid samples.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch covered stadium: New design plans releasedThe long-awaited stadium is due to be finished by mid-2025.03 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandOne new Covid case in Nelson: outbreak grows to 15People in Nelson are being urged to get a Covid test as a number of cases have been found.03 Dec 12:08 AM
New ZealandBystanders try to stop drunk man from driving after he was kicked out of barThe 20-year-old was nearly five times the legal limit.02 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandCouncillor locked out by ban on unvaccinatedOfficial barred as vaccine pass requirement for public facilities comes into force.02 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandMother of baby who chewed meth bag told by judge: 'You are lucky nothing happened to the wee one'Baby ended up distressed and barely sleeping or eating.01 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandCoroner investigating man's death 12 days after vaccineRory James Nairn, 26, died at the home he shared with his fiancee.01 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandCovid case visited Nelson's 'best brothel', sports barRegion now has three confirmed Covid cases.30 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandA helping hand: Psychologists on site at Christchurch vaccination sites to support needle-fearing KiwisA team of Chch psychologists are helping those who fear needles to get vaccinated.30 Nov 08:04 PM
New ZealandDouble-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole BoardOlivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.30 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandRacist Tiktok rant: Man abused in 'despicable' video comes forwardHe has sent seven minutes of video footage to police.29 Nov 04:25 AM
