New ZealandSpring heatwave continues today in eastern NZUnseasonably hot weather persists today.03 Nov 06:43 PM
New ZealandWorkplace death near RanfurlyA person has died in a workplace incident in rural Central Otago earlier today.03 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandHere comes the heat: Mercury rising fast over NZThe heat arrived early in the South Island - with Dunedin hitting 24C by 3am.02 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash with car in NelsonPolice say the Serious Crash Unit will examine the crash scene this morning.02 Nov 07:29 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist in critical condition after Nelson crashAround 5.45pm today a motorcyclist and car collided on St Vincent St.02 Nov 06:48 AM
New ZealandSouthland boy's death: 'Oh my god, something has gone down'A young person was arrested and charged with murder in relation to the death.02 Nov 02:37 AM
New ZealandGirl, 5, seriously injured after falling from second floor hotel balconyThe girl fell from a balcony at Novotel Lakeside hotel.02 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandHeatwave! Aussie scorcher makes its way to New ZealandAustralia's scorching weather heats up New Zealand too - but not Auckland.01 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandCompost tragedy: Widow wants death to serve as warning to gardenersA Dunedin man's passion for gardening may have killed him.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouthland boy's death: Police call for sightings of youth by riverPolice are asking any locals who saw a young person in the area to get in touch.01 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandCompost tragedy: Man dies from Legionnaires diseaseDays after placing compost in his glasshouse man started to develop flu-like symptoms.01 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandHouse razed just months after wife dies of cancerMalcolm Taylor lost his wife six months ago. Now his home has burnt to the ground.31 Oct 07:26 PM
New ZealandFive people in hospital after two house fires in South IslandFour people suffered burns in a house fire in Woodend, Canterbury, last night.31 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandCouncil seat decided after coin tossCoin toss came after recount left AJ Mason and Glyn Lewers tied on 2183 votes.31 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandQuad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka ValleyEmergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.30 Oct 11:42 PM
New ZealandYouth charged with murder over death of 8-year-old Southland boyA homicide investigation is under way in Southland after an 8yr old boy was found dead.30 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandUni knew of possible med student scam months before inquiryAllegations final-year medical students had placement signed off after a week or less.30 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandQueenstown council seat to be decided by coin tossTwo candidates for a Wakatipu ward seat have tied with 2183 votes.30 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandWoman strangled on floor in front of young sonOnce it was over, she took her son, who saw the attack, and retreated to a bedroom.30 Oct 07:16 PM
New ZealandChild found dead in Southland - homicide investigation launchedA homicide investigation has started after an 8yr old was found dead in Southland.30 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandAssaulted on the street, a string of offences were revealed - and he was jailed''It strikes at the heart of the criminal justice system,'' judge said30 Oct 05:46 PM
New Zealand'I'll break in and get you': Ex-partner endured repeated abuseHe stood outside the house shouting, left messages and rang repeatedly.30 Oct 05:20 PM
New ZealandSex offender breaches court order within minutes of sentencingMan's sentence lengthened after immediate unauthorised detour to Dunedin property.29 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandWoman found with 400 stolen items in her home avoids jail sentenceAlmost every appliance in the kitchen was identified by police as stolen.29 Oct 09:23 PM
New ZealandCyclist killed in crash in ChristchurchEmergency crews are at a serious crash involving a cyclist in Christchurch this morning.29 Oct 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelNew Zealand's secret 'American' landscapeDavid Hill discovers a South Island landscape as grand as anything in Utah or Arizona.29 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch school under police guard after overnight fireEmergency services were called to the blaze at Linwood College shortly before 3am.27 Oct 06:38 PM
New ZealandAnother day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for othersAs usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.26 Oct 05:41 AM
New ZealandThe Google Search street-attack: Men hunted sex offender online before beatingRingleader of vigilante pack jailed for two years after attack on convicted sex offender.24 Oct 04:29 PM
New ZealandFleeing driver review: Youths 'risk takers' who want to elude policeRisk taking is a significant contributing factor for youths wanting to flee police.23 Oct 06:52 PM
New ZealandRepeat sexual offender jailed after blaming 'drunk' 13yoJudge said: 'He spends all his day on the internet. A lot of it looking at pornography.'23 Oct 06:18 PM
LifestyleIs this the world's worst job?If you think your job stinks, you should have a chat with this diver.23 Oct 05:32 PM
New ZealandPolice told bullying victim to retract statement or face legal actionFormer constable who says he was victim of bullying has been threatened with legal action.22 Oct 10:35 PM