New ZealandQueenstown police ask public for help after serious fight in city centreOne man suffered serious injuries, another was moderately injured, police confirmed.23 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandBodiless murder trial: 'I don’t give a f*** what happened to him', accused allegedly told friendsEx-prison guard David Benbow is on trial, accused of killing his friend Michael McGrath.23 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in north Canterbury crashThe collision, involving two cars, occurred on Mouse Point Rd in Hurunui.23 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandGreymouth man attempts to break ice-bath record in the name of charityJosh Komen is aiming to sit in an ice bath for 20 minutes to raise money for charity.22 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandBottles fly before police clear ‘unsafe’ Dunedin student partyStudent arrested for urinating on a police car while officers cleared 800 person party.22 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into Christchurch fatal fire begins, details about victim emergeFire investigators are at the scene today, working to determine the blaze's cause.22 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandDog and cat killed in Otago house fire - investigator to attendPets perish as Palmerston home partially gutted.22 Feb 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathonAt least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.22 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Claims of ‘witch-hunt’ before arrestReporter suspected 'friend' was potential suspect David Benbow himself.21 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandWoman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slateA mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.21 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandVanished builder 'low' suicide risk, expert tells murder trialEx-prison guard denies murder but Crown says he had motive, means and opportunity.21 Feb 03:11 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Show us you care, commissionerOPINION: Commissioner sticking to the lines about reported crime being less than normal.21 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandSmoke billows from Christchurch home as firefighters respondAt least four each of firetrucks, police and ambulance responded to the incident.21 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandEx-prison guard murder trial: Accused asked missing man for help day before disappearanceCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandChristchurch men on trial over allegations of stupification and sexual violation: Guilty pleas from one of accusedThe trial is expected to run for at least three months before a judge alone.20 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandSouth Island to expect heavy rainfall over next 24 hoursMetService has confirmed the bottom half of the South Island should expect strong deluges.20 Feb 09:30 PM
EntertainmentMassive Kiwi stars to headline cyclone relief concertThe concert, hosted in Christchurch's Town Hall rides on the coat-tails of Electric Avenue20 Feb 07:06 PM
New ZealandMother of newborn baby found buried in backyard referred to restorative justice programmeThe newborn baby was found buried at a Christchurch property in October 2021.20 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuAnaru Eketone: Controversy over colonial histories is growing worldwideOtago Associate Professor Anaru Eketone on recent worldwide events.20 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandVanished: Coroner to hold inquest into John and Mike Beckenridge disappearanceSightings of man and son here and overseas since 2015.20 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandMurder accused on dating website weeks before alleged killing, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.20 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested after firearm discharged during altercationAnother man, who lived at the same address has also been arrested.20 Feb 02:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skateboarder tasered as he fled, police respond after video goes viralThe video was filmed at a Christchurch skate park - and shows the man taking a heavy fall.19 Feb 11:51 PM
TravelRecord numbers set to attend Dunedin's best one-day music festivalDunedin's having a party and you're invited.19 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandWoman challenged ex-partner over vanished new lover: ‘What have you done with him?’Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.17 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandJudge tells Queenstown tattooist to buy a Lotto ticketCharge thrown out after complex tale of missing Nissan revealed17 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandVanished man's mother says defendant used to call her 'Mum'Crown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.16 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch superintendent defends police patrols as shop owners rallyThe city's top cop has rebuffed claims that police are 'letting the city down'.15 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze on bus on Christchurch southern motorwayThe incident was attended by two fire crews as well and a tanker.15 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandVanished builder stashed cash and lived outside society norms, court hearsCrown claims killing was well planned; defence warns jury of investigative bias.15 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandMen arrested in Ashburton after being found with offensive weaponsThe men were pulled over for acting in a suspicious matter on Tuesday night.14 Feb 11:57 PM
New ZealandCyclone could delay start to Otago academic yearCyclone Gabrielle's fallout could make it harder for students to get to uni on time.14 Feb 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandBodiless murder case: Police secretly tracked murder suspectDefence lawyers warns jury of "investigative bias", highlight lack of evidence.14 Feb 04:16 AM
