New ZealandDunedin stabbing: Man charged with four counts of attempted murderA man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder.10 May 08:14 PM
New Zealand'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 monthsLower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.10 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandClosing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pelletsThe women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.09 May 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom camping rules to be phased in for councilsMarlborough Council may need to make changes to its new freedom camping bylaw.09 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandWet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force windsRain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.08 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one goGiven the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.08 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandConvicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new chargesA convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges08 May 07:58 PM
VideoSister of man beaten to death with cricket bat speaks of her lossMr Bacon’s sister — his only sibling — Lia Bezett spoke of the pain of her loss. Video / ODTWatch07 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Sister says brutal actions tore her world apartSister of man brutally beaten to death with cricket bat says family will never heal.07 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandMother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South IslandThe sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Depraved': Man filmed women using hidden camera in bathroomJudge said the offending was an 'extreme invasion of privacy'.07 May 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTreasure trove of rare books for saleA collection of rare, antique books discovered in a South Island home is up for sale.07 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandMan jailed over US polo star spa death at mansion gets rehab approvedJoe McGirr was jailed for perverting the course of justice.07 May 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Brutal' cricket bat murderer avoids life without paroleThe 39-year-old was jailed for a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.07 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandPolice release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuriesInformation sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.06 May 11:25 PM
New ZealandQuakes, terror attacks: Honours ceremony acknowledges Canterbury cop's workCanterbury's top cop will receive New Year's Honour today at investiture ceremony06 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandFormer police officer jailed for attack on ex-wife's new manSentencing judge tells ex-cop Iain William Milne "you totally lost the plot".06 May 06:27 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Murder in the Sounds - a most controversial caseThis month's episode of A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the Scott Watson murder case.06 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch incident: Man in court on violence, weapons and drug chargesA man at the centre of an armed police call out in Christchurch has appeared in court06 May 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Adventurous soul': Climber who died on Mt Taranaki had just become a fatherTwo Christchurch-based climbers died in Tuesday's double tragedy.05 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandPolice took civilians on ride-alongs, accessed database, inquiry confirmsOfficers allegedly took unauthorised passengers in their patrol vehicles multiple times.05 May 10:39 PM
New ZealandGovt unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators surviveThe funding also includes money to help Covid-hit Queenstown to diversify its economy05 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandDarts rage: Player thrown out of second club'I'm no saint, and I'd had a bellyful... sometimes you've got to stick up for yourself'.05 May 06:56 PM
New ZealandGood Samaritan attack: Robber and 'victim' both chargedPolice make arrests in case of good Samaritan allegedly attacked on Crown Range Rd.05 May 03:44 AM
New ZealandTenants baffled after intruder floods bathrooms, sprinkles sand'If it was more malicious I'd probably feel less safe', resident says after odd break-in.04 May 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Unexplained death': Detectives launch probe after man found in Christchurch flatEmergency services rushed to a Christchurch address this afternoon.04 May 09:57 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'We don't go out into the community now. If we do, we double mask'Tony and Jan Bellew are doing all they can to get out of India and back home to NZ.04 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandCancer treatment 'screwed up... an absolute disaster'Litany of misdiagnosis, missed opportunities and mishandled appointments.04 May 06:31 PM
New ZealandDrug-driver victim's fury at potential 'murderers'Walter Dalziel lives with constant pain after head-on collision with a meth-fueled driver.04 May 06:04 PM
BusinessFirst signs of NZ housing market slowing - report'There are signs that there are fewer buyers talking to banks about ... mortgages.'04 May 06:55 AM
New ZealandMan who ran global child sex abuse ring imprisoned for second timeJohn Hellewell told Probation he no longer felt pity or sadness for the abused children.04 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandUrine, food smeared on floor: St John ambulance station trashedSt John believes the break-in happened sometime overnight on Sunday03 May 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Shameful and criminal' delays for cancer patientsCancer Society chief horrified as delays are much worse than anyone expected.03 May 05:58 PM
