New Zealand'Completely irresponsible': Lockdown flouters told don't come back to WānakaMan's mother - a judge - says she is "appalled" and "highly embarrassed".14 Sep 08:09 PM
New ZealandMother pleads for apology over death of son in custodyBoyd Cuttance, 44, died 'a broken man' in Corrections' custody in 2012.14 Sep 06:31 PM
PropertyQueenstown's big secrets: $10m-plus deals being done on the quietAustralian and Kiwi buyers snap up luxury homes.14 Sep 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Pure conspiracy': Councillor's 'unhelpful' vaccine postsCouncillor Lee Vandervis posts social media comments on debunked alternative remedy.14 Sep 05:51 PM
OpinionQ&A: How to protect kids from DeltaWorried about kids' health in the Delta outbreak? Dr Jin Russell offers some key info.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sorry': Wanaka holidaymakers revealed - and his District Court judge mum is 'highly embarrassed'The couple was located in Wānaka two days after leaving Auckland, police said.14 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandWanaka holidaymakers 'remorseful' about 'bad decision', says friendFriend of the Auckland couple accused of flouting the level 4 Covid rules speaks out.14 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandTwo days in dark: Internet and cellphone reception restored on West CoastInternet restored for thousands on West Coast after lightning strike melts fibre cable.14 Sep 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Terrible 12 hours': Woman with same name as Wanaka absconder targeted onlineWoman with the same name as the alleged lockdown flouter has been unfairly abused online.14 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandWānaka pair sought suppression fearing bloggers and social mediaThe Auckland couple attracted public fury after police accused them of fleeing to Wānaka.14 Sep 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLightning strikes three times: Is this NZ's unluckiest woman?It's the smell she won't forget - the intense cooked smell of her own flesh.13 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle covered, people not: Broken-down ute towed but couple left stranded'What are we supposed to do, stuck on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere? '13 Sep 07:27 AM
New ZealandFocus: PM Ardern on couple accused of lockdown escape to WānakaPM Jacinda Ardern said that other Aucklanders would "take a very dim view of Aucklanders who aren't doing their bit" when asked about William Willis and Hannah Rawnsley who travelled to a holiday home in Wānaka. Video / PoolWatch13 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandSnow to 200m, hail and thunder: South set for chilly spring blastSnow may be accompanied by showers and hail and thunder storms, MetService says.13 Sep 12:11 AM
New ZealandLightning causes forest fire, more than a thousand without powerFire crews in the South Island have been kept busy overnight.12 Sep 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Unbelievably selfish': Auckland couple's Wānaka getaway condemnedQueenstown mayor Jim Boult initially speechless when told of alert level breach.12 Sep 05:57 PM
New ZealandSouth Island wild weather: Spectacular lightning display over Queenstown, power cuts in CanterburyQueenstown has been hit with some spectacular thunder and lightning tonight.12 Sep 09:33 AM
New ZealandFive flown to hospital after North Otago crashFive people injured after two-vehicle crash near Herbert, North Otago.12 Sep 03:32 AM
New ZealandSouth Island red alert warning: 'Danger to life' from severe galesStorm will be stronger than the gales on Thursday and Friday.11 Sep 11:56 PM
New ZealandSkydiver transported to hospital after 'hard landing' in PukakiIt is thought the man sustained a leg injury when landing in the Tekapo-Twizel Rd area.10 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandUniversity's handling of sex assault irks victimsStudents were retraumatised by how the university handled their sexual assault complaints.10 Sep 08:59 PM
New ZealandAirport worker who planted fake bomb has sentence halvedPreetam Prakash Maid planted the hoax bomb days after the Christchurch mosque shootings.10 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandUpdated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up beginsThe wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.10 Sep 12:08 AM
TravelChristchurch jumps the bus on Freedom camping reformChristchurch City Council has jumped the bus, not able to wait for MBIE's new laws.09 Sep 07:28 PM
New ZealandCock-a-doodle don't! Woman convicted for rowdy roostersNeighbours cry fowl over cacophony of crowing from free-range farm in new subdivision.09 Sep 07:12 PM
New ZealandStorm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off roadTwo trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.09 Sep 08:23 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Airport evacuated after 'suspicious item' foundPolice say the domestic terminal was evacuated as a precaution.09 Sep 01:49 AM
RetailSouth Island's biggest supermarket chain names new bossEx-Hallenstein Glasson managing director has new supermarket role.09 Sep 12:32 AM
LifestylePurls of wisdom: Richie and Gemma McCaw's next level lockdown dress-upThe pair had never knitted before, but decided to give it a go.08 Sep 11:52 PM
New ZealandLevel 1 could be just two weeks awayLevel 1 will look much different however, with masks and mandatory record keeping.08 Sep 07:01 PM
New ZealandSupply chains under pressure: Interislander down to one ferry due to maintenanceKiwiRail says it's unlucky timing and an unprecedented situation.08 Sep 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAuckland mall terror attack: Your questions answeredSam Hurley and Jared Savage help subscribers make sense of a complex case.08 Sep 01:08 AM
New ZealandWild Wednesday: Rain, strong winds and snow to hit the countryMetService has issued road snowfall warnings.07 Sep 07:29 PM
New ZealandDrug addicts wait two years for treatmentSouthern DHB chair Pete Hodgson says situation is 'totally unacceptable'.07 Sep 06:26 PM
