New ZealandGloriavale teacher who assaulted students sentenced to supervisionVigilant Standtrue had previously admitted charges of assaulting boys aged 9, 10 and 11.14 Jan 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Nasty, sick': Nail boards submerged in stream at popular walking spotDog walker uncovers sinister surprise at shallow stream crossing.13 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandDriven mad: Anger over lower speed limits'Blanket lowering of speed limits will go down badly,' says Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks.13 Jan 05:58 PM
Business'Huge increase': House prices up almost 30% in 2021Largest average growth in price was in a centre outside of Auckland.12 Jan 05:13 PM
New ZealandTeen sisters killed in crash: Driver jailed in emotional court hearingDriver who killed two Canterbury sisters in crash sentenced after earlier guilty pleas.12 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandNotorious killer back behind bars after visiting prostitutes, breaching parole conditionsMurderer Timothy Taylor has been recalled to prison for a breach of parole.12 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandFlippin' hull! 'Thumping' ship keeps residents awakePort Chalmers hopes for a peaceful solution to a long-running noise problem.11 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandWatch: Blazing inferno destroys house in minutesGreymouth house engulfed by fire within minutes. Video / McBride VisionWatch11 Jan 01:26 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible video - inferno destroys house in minutesFire crews were battling a fire at a Greymouth property last night.11 Jan 08:33 AM
New ZealandGuilty plea over Gibbston crash fatalityCecile Riviere was on the wrong side of the road when her van hit a ute head-on.10 Jan 05:44 PM
New ZealandWatch: Asbestos found in building after fire breaks out, health warning issuedFire crews are battling a large blaze in a Motueka building early this morning.09 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandBittersweet outcome for family who lost two dogsAn Invercargill family's search for their two beloved dogs has had a bittersweet ending.09 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandBattle against huge Wānaka blaze set to continueThe fire was estimated to have burnt through 200ha of regenerating bush last night.09 Jan 04:52 PM
New Zealand'Some sick people': Pet goat Cleo found decapitated'It's not a nice way to find your animal, something that you love.'09 Jan 04:50 PM
New ZealandDunedin's sea lion population positioned for big increase this summerDunedin's sea lion population could be in for a record breeding season this summer.09 Jan 07:52 AM
New ZealandTeenager bitten by shark in Oamaru HarbourTeen in hospital after being attacked by shark in the Oamaru Harbour area.09 Jan 05:48 AM
New ZealandMajor scrub fire breaks out in WānakaFour helicopters are responding to a large scrub fire near Wānaka. Video / James Allan / Janine Weatherly / Harriet Blackman-HowardWatch09 Jan 01:59 AM
TravelHillary Explorer rolls on despite scenic rail disruptionMountaineer Peter Hillary says it would be full steam ahead for the Explorer come March.08 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Distraught': Family searching for missing huskiesThey say they will not stop searching until the dogs are found.08 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Temps to hit 30C again as fine weather spreads across NZThe weekend is shaping up to be sizzling hot, with temperatures hitting 30C or higher.07 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured in Christchurch car wash incidentAn investigation has been launched by police, and WorkSafe advised.07 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandAnother scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool changeAuckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.05 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandFamily's Twizel holiday ends badly in McDonald's car parkLunch at Oamaru fast food outlet ends in heartbreak as family car is swiped.05 Jan 05:19 PM
New ZealandRusty police cells: Latest headache at $300m Christchurch justice precinctIssues relate to custody unit at new central city police station.04 Jan 11:30 PM
LifestyleThe Dating Diaries: Rhythm and Alps gave me hope for the futureRhythm and Alps and a bunch of lads saying shag gave Lillie Rohan excitement for 2022.04 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandQuick-thinking hero revives drowning childYoung boy retrieved from Lake Wakatipu fully limp, blue in the lips and not breathing.04 Jan 04:57 PM
New ZealandWatch: New video emerges of bodyboarder fighting Dunedin Sea LionVideo taken from another angle of a bodyboarder engaging with a protected wild Sea Lion at Dunedin's St Clair beach. Video / Simon Weekes Watch04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Instinctive': Sea lion incident at Dunedin's St Clair beach sparks discussionExperts described the actions of the bodyboarder as showing a lack of education.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPāua poachers target Kaikōura marine reserveDozens of people have been spotted at Hikurangi Marine Reserve.03 Jan 08:57 PM
New ZealandWatch: DoC condemns bodyboarder's encounter with sea lionBodyboarder was filmed wildly swinging his board at a sea lion at a Dunedin beach.03 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandDunedin beachgoer tries to fight sea lionA beachgoer confronted the juvenile New Zealand sea lion at a Dunedin beach. Video / Darryl JonesWatch03 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Day sex assault: Plea for witnesses to come forwardAlleged assault happened in the early hours of New Year's Day, say police.03 Jan 01:11 AM
New ZealandPolice have 'serious concerns' for missing womanMissing 39-year-old woman was last seen in the Queenstown area on New Year's Eve02 Jan 07:44 PM
