TravelEnjoy some of the world's best vodka at this Kiwi distilleryThink Poland and Russia have the world's best vodka? Think again.03 Mar 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmerThe sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.03 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Melting pot of disrespect': Fears Parliament protesters heading southPolice are monitoring various protests around New Zealand and will step in if necessary.03 Mar 09:11 PM
CrimeDestiny Church drug rehab helps women avoid jailPolice noticed a large surge of drugs in Central Otago, leading back to the two women.03 Mar 06:08 PM
Freight and logisticsTransport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveriesTruck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.03 Mar 05:41 PM
New ZealandWoman five times over the booze limit with a tyre blown outWhen spoken to, the driver was too intoxicated to give a clear explanation of events.02 Mar 04:59 PM
New ZealandName suppression sought after doctor-patient affairSignificant age gap between the pair, and patient began seeing the doctor as a teenager.01 Mar 05:03 PM
EmploymentThai restaurant staffer granted $12,500 for unjustified dismissalThe owner decided to only pay the worker 80 per cent of the Covid-19 subsidy.01 Mar 03:00 AM
Crime$65,000 serial swindler appeals sentenceSerial swindler who ripped off dozens of people claims he deserves a lighter sentence.28 Feb 07:14 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Health's vaccination blunderCromwell doctor bemused about MoH warning he needed to get a booster shot.28 Feb 07:03 PM
SportMPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horseVideo shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.28 Feb 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelGorgeous gorging: Eat like a king across New ZealandDiscover NZ's best places for gorgeous gorging.27 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Treated like a slave': He escaped Gloriavale - now he wants justiceTeenager takes secretive sect to Employment Court.26 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies after completing 'feat of endurance' swim across Cook StraitMan who swam across Cook Strait died after completing the feat.26 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandSign's threat to kill dogs upsets boy and motherA mother and son were shocked by a sign threatening that pets at a track would be shot.25 Feb 10:33 PM
New ZealandIn the Loop: Campaigner behind Justice for Hoda hopes NZers pay attentionPetra Khan wants people to better understand Muslim culture.24 Feb 05:00 PM
TravelRock and a hard place: Project sparks mental health, conservation debatePainted stones - Kim's Rocks - have been appearing around the hills of the South Island.23 Feb 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Second nature to us': Last day of coronial hearing into March terror attackWhile many are surprised at Parliament protest hostility, it's second nature for Muslims.23 Feb 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Very high' rate of Dunedin cases shocks epidemiologistOne in five Covid tests being taken in the city is coming back positive.23 Feb 06:02 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of missing manPolice say disappearance of Wayne Taylor, 54, is out of character.22 Feb 08:46 AM
New ZealandMosque terror attack: Was Australian gunman a 'lone wolf'?Probe also hears claims of 'aggressive' police pointing guns at victims after attack.22 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandWoman wants bananas removed from free fruit scheme after supermarket slipRose Kerr is nursing a sore leg after crashing to a supermarket aisle floor.21 Feb 05:07 PM
New Zealand'Yikes': 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits near Blenheim - shakes felt in WellingtonThe quake hit just after 4pm.21 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandBeaten with shovel handles, denied food: Gloriavale leavers take stand in Employment Court hearingFormer members of the secret community seek a declaration of their work status.20 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in Waimakariri jetboat incidentAnother person was in a minor condition.20 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandIslamophobic school attack: 'There were complaints, but nothing was done'A 17-year-old girl had her hijab ripped off and suffered a concussion at a Dunedin school.19 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandMosque terror: 'Copy-and-paste' narratives and confusion over the deadThe Muslim community is raising final unanswered questions around the attack response.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorm alert: Weekend gales and rain, wet Saturday night for capitalFor the second weekend in a row Wellington is in for a drenching.18 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan denies murdering 3-month-old babyChristchurch man accused of murdering a three-month-old child appears in the High Court17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandWoman in the dark after dining with friend who tested positiveEight days after her friend confirmed Covid positive, Elaine Thomson has heard nothing.17 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandDunedin's Castle and Howe St parties confirmed as close contact sitesPolice hope parents give students a 'good talking to' before they travel South.17 Feb 06:29 AM
New ZealandJudge jails Christchurch child sex offender for 'gambit of indecencies' against little girlChristchurch businessman who raped, filmed child sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence.16 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandQueenstown paraglider 'shot at' mid-flightPolice say they will be making further inquiries into the matter.16 Feb 07:06 AM
TourismQueenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by FridayChamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.14 Feb 06:55 PM
