New ZealandGusts of 130km/h forecast, orange heavy rain warningsGusts of 120km/h were recorded and today will be even windier.16 Sep 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCold case murder: Could DNA tool finally nab Mellory Manning's killer?The sex worker's body was dumped in the Avon River nearly 15 years ago.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPressure in system creating inequality for patientsCancer patients bearing the costs to have treatment in other regions.16 Sep 02:42 AM
New Zealand'We didn’t care what happened to the car': Secrets of a reformed boy racer'It’s like playing Whac-A-Mole,' one senior police officer says.16 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekendThe weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStuck gumboot causes Dunedin crashTwo drivers were taken to hospital after the accident last night.15 Sep 01:53 AM
New ZealandMongols MC gang affiliates crash on way to Christchurch eventPolice say there's a planned event in Christchurch this weekend involving the gang.15 Sep 12:47 AM
New ZealandBeer fears as Speight’s supply runs lowLion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.14 Sep 08:35 PM
New ZealandDefence Force investigating alleged animal abuse at Canterbury military campA soldier is being investigated for allegedly dumping a mistreated dog in a recycling bin.14 Sep 08:26 PM
New ZealandBody found on beach: Police approach family of teen missing for four monthsA family member said the body's clothes matched their brother's when he disappeared.14 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandUnder fire community board chairman refuses to resign over racist insultWilliams apologised to the board, the community and the victim.14 Sep 03:20 AM
New ZealandFranz Josef pilot tragedy: Loss “hard to believe” for family a year after fatal mountain crashFamily of pilot Tim Gibb - killed in a plane crash last year - pay tribute.14 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki 'fraud': Woman charged with $2 million scam back in countryNeha Sharma allegedly used forged reference letters to secure a manager's job.13 Sep 10:37 PM
New ZealandHomelessness can be ‘grappled’ with housing and support services, PM saysDunedin’s homelessness crisis is estimated to involve upwards of 1500 people.13 Sep 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Hostages in their own home': Neighbours fed up with Airbnb stayersAn Airbnb in Central Otago has become a source of contention for the neighbours.13 Sep 08:52 PM
OpinionOpinion: My father believed that the Māori language would hold us backAnaru Eketone's Māori dad didn't think learning te reo was warranted.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Thoroughly opposed': Resident survey slams controversial Otago airport plansThe Wānaka Stakeholders Group surveyed more than 600 locals on the issue.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Dunedin deputy mayor lays second complaint in resignation sagaAn independent investigator is being brought in to sort out the mess at the council.13 Sep 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Big Read: Christchurch mayor on Commonwealth Games, fast cars, and dreaming bigThe mayor sits down with Kurt Bayer to reflect on his first year in office.13 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandBody found on Christchurch beach, police investigatingThe body was located on the shore in Redcliffs this morning.12 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandHit and run driver walks free after leaving teen ‘fighting for his life’The driver has been discharged without conviction and gets to keep his licence.12 Sep 09:50 PM
New ZealandIn the rough: Golf course faces losing 14th hole from rising sea levelsClub members worried over 'impossible' consent required.12 Sep 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Unrelentingly horrible': Man claims partner the aggressor in abuse caseA man charged with allegedly assaulting his partner claims she was the aggressor.12 Sep 09:23 PM
New Zealand'Demand outstrips supply': Christchurch city mall spots fill upRetailer MECCA is tripling in size while Nike will introduce a concept store.12 Sep 08:42 PM
New Zealand'It wasn’t my time to go': Swimmer brought back from the dead thanks rescuersThe woman suffered cardiac arrest in the lap pools and was dragged out by a mother.12 Sep 07:13 PM
KahuPicture books bring pūrākau to new generations in uni and marae pilot in Te Waka a MāuiMarae pilots new picture books to a new generation.12 Sep 06:42 PM
New ZealandSeven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugsGore police executed 19 search warrants.12 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandBack from the dead: Children save drowning woman during swimming lessonsA mother dived in to revive the swimmer as two children tried keeping her above water.11 Sep 11:41 PM
New ZealandNew charges: Christchurch far-right activist charged with possessing a prohibited firearmThe former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.11 Sep 09:48 PM
New ZealandDunedin's deputy mayor to step down from roleSophie Barker cited difficulties working with mayor Jules Radich.11 Sep 08:01 PM
New Zealand‘Our kids are in crisis’: Charity appeals for $1m to help kids with mental health supportPublic appeal launches today to help hundreds of children.11 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch far-right activist charged with unlawful firearms possessionThe former leader of the National Front white nationalist group was charged last week.11 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandSouthern Motorway floods, trains disrupted as heavy rain hits AucklandA forecaster says El Niño is set to take over in coming weeks. Hot, dry weather is likely.11 Sep 12:57 AM
TalanoaPasifika Pay parity in need of electoral prioritisationIn 2021, for every dollar earned by a Pākehā man, Pacific men were paid 81 cents.11 Sep 12:44 AM