TravelWhy Wānaka is the 'cycling envy of Aotearoa'Insider tips on the best mountain biking, cycling, activities and dining in Wānaka.03 Aug 02:16 AM
New ZealandBaby shaking tragedy: Dead child's brain samples to be sent to UK specialistUK expert to be sent evidence as part of appeal.02 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandSenior firefighter drove without valid licence 'for years'The firefighter has been dealt with after driving for some time without a valid licence.02 Aug 08:54 PM
New ZealandDoctor caught drink-driving at four times limitBreast-imaging radiologist says he'd had just two glasses of wine after blowing 1126mcg.02 Aug 06:55 PM
PropertyDrive-by sales in Wanaka's fast and furious housing marketHuge demand for Wanaka subdivisions from as far away as Auckland and Australia.02 Aug 05:25 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Snow on its way, cold temperatures for mostA number of road snowfall warnings have also been issued by MetService.02 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan suffered in agony after knee surgeryPainful post-operative infection went untreated due to nursing shortage.01 Aug 06:04 PM
New ZealandChristchurch family crowing after finally bagging Tony the roosterTony the rooster was set to rule the roost but is now up for adoption at the SPCA.31 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandFresh 'electronic data' spurs police to resume search for missing teenPolice had suspended the search in Alexandria for the 17-year-old, but it is now back on.30 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandTesla owner shocked at having to drive 360km for repairMosgiel woman to drive 360km road trip to her nearest service center to repair Tesla.30 Jul 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Reign of terror': Girlfriend bashed outside police stationJust metres from help, the woman was punched repeatedly in the face and head.29 Jul 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs of the Mainland: 'Prospect for violence real' as patch numbers surge in CanterburyGang numbers surging upward in NZ - and soon the South Island chapters could be warring.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCave mystery: Ship drawing, scratched names may be shipwreck survivors"It was sheer luck that they saw it."29 Jul 06:26 AM
New ZealandWoman to be deported after revenge attack using bleachThe victim suffered a chemical burn after the incident.29 Jul 03:25 AM
RetailTaco Bell hints at new store opening in NZMexican-styled food chain hints broadly at a new restaurant in southern city.28 Jul 06:40 PM
New ZealandOne-lane bridge death: Would metal barriers have saved a life?Sun strike, poor layout, smashed barriers, speed, and fatigue all played a part.28 Jul 02:05 AM
KahuOtago University researchers benefit from $13m in fundingResearch related to diabetes, Māori mental health, stomach cancer among areas funded.27 Jul 09:27 PM
New Zealand'I just want to come home to my babies': Mum stuck in NSW until SeptemberKim Kennedy travelled to Newcastle to visit her sick mum, who has since died.27 Jul 08:47 AM
BusinessRates jump by more than 10 per cent for some as land values soarLand values rose by about 25 per cent in Marlborough between 2017 and 2020.27 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandMiniature horse's killer to be freed from prison earlyReginald Ozanne claims he has no memory of stabbing Star, a family pet, 41 times.26 Jul 05:52 PM
New ZealandBoar-derline: Pig hunter's kills parked up at airportSight of pig carcasses at busy airport criticised – but many voice support for hunter.26 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandLive: Overnight deluge - heavy rain soaks Auckland commute, flood warnings for southFlood-stricken Buller district is in the firing line again.25 Jul 07:13 PM
New ZealandMan who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 yearsPierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".24 Jul 12:18 AM
TourismSuspended bubble hits tourism, hospitality hard ... againTourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.23 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandNew salmon catch limits aim to help save wild Chinook speciesMoves to limit salmon catches are critical for future generations, Fish & Game says.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies at lodge in remote part of Marlborough SoundsPolice are investigating the death.23 Jul 10:02 AM
New ZealandGloriavale shock: Inspectors rule members cannot be considered employeesNo employment relationships exist within Gloriavale, inquiry finds.23 Jul 12:33 AM
New ZealandFormer TV presenter appeals conviction for Trade Me frauds'Cruel lie' around a dying child helped conned buyers out of $35,000.21 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoman finally admits stealing $90k from her grandmotherSarah Jane Day denied ripping off her grandmother, draining her bank accounts dry.21 Jul 06:07 PM
New ZealandNoisy neighbour murder: 'Cold-blood' killer jailed for life'That guy didn't deserve it,' killer Tristan Locke told cops.20 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandMosque attacks: Christchurch to get rare bravery awardSpecial bravery award comes after "acts of bravery and humanity" on darkest day.20 Jul 09:31 PM
New ZealandMurder of Azalia Wilson: Killer's mum - 'I got rid of some stuff'Patricia Elizabeth Samson is accused of trying to help cover up her son's crime.20 Jul 05:45 PM
New ZealandHomes damaged: Clean-up continues on the West Coast after severe weatherThe clean-up continues after heavy rain, flooding, slips and evacuations.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarlborough in race against time as more heavy rain on the wayEngineers scramble to fix broken stopbanks before another round of downpours hits.20 Jul 05:31 AM
