New ZealandHeavy rain in the south, showers in the west: It must be the school holidaysThose in western areas of the South Island are more at risk for rain.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson found dead at Christchurch houseA large number of emergency services have been seen in the area.17 Jul 03:14 AM
New ZealandBreak-in teen defecated on toilet lid, wiped bum on victim's towelTabitha Shaw, 17, plead guilty to committing an indecent act with intent to offend.17 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandMum, kids 'extremely lucky' as car almost plunges into Otago HarbourThe car ended up with one wheel dangling over the harbour after a head-on collision.15 Jul 09:46 PM
New ZealandDerelict mansion that went up in flames had been 'left to rot'A huge fire took hold of Christchurch's Antonio Hall on Friday night.15 Jul 08:09 PM
New ZealandVicious gang brawl: Five arrests, security guard kicked man lying in roadStreet violence allegedly stemmed from conflict between Black Power and Mongrel Mob gangs.14 Jul 07:45 PM
New ZealandHundreds of lightning strikes: Wild weather lashes countryVector is readying power crews in Auckland as the active cold front approaches.14 Jul 01:31 AM
Small BusinessDunedin bookseller on a mission to rehome 20,000 booksRichard West has the mammoth task of re-homing about 20,000 books by end of the month.13 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandBuyback: More than 400 guns, parts worth $433k handed inThe country's first event goes smoothly with 169 owners handing in more than 200 guns.13 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan seriously injured after attack by three unknown menAt least three unknown assailants attacked him from behind as he was walking.13 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandBuyback begins: Gun owners arriving to hand back weaponsNearly 100 gun owners have been to Riccarton Racecourse so far, most happy with process.13 Jul 12:12 AM
New ZealandWoman, 75, missing following trip to Rangiora grocery storeAn elderly woman is missing from Rangiora.12 Jul 07:56 PM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New ZealandBrace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.12 Jul 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGoing, going, gone? NZ glaciers hit hard by another big meltNZ's glaciers lose more ice, and scientists give them little chance of recovery this year.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDay off from wild weather, but reprieve short-livedYou don't get all that lovely green scenery for nothing, New Zealand. More rain on way.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling large blaze in derelict Christchurch mansion, 50 homes evacuatedFire and Emergency are asking people to stay away so they can fight the fire.12 Jul 05:51 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 200 lightning strikes hit Auckland and CoromandelThe thunderstorm follows a damaging tornado in Taranaki this afternoon.12 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandDamaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfillThe 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.11 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandMan drove 100km to steal women's undies, court toldIt's not the first time that Stephen Gardener has been in trouble over lingerie.11 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandKahurangi search: Missing hikers locatedThe group has been located "safe and well" following a missing persons report.09 Jul 08:01 AM
EntertainmentNZ has starring role in Disney's Mulan remakeA successful film release may benefit NZ tourism operators.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGrand South Island vistas showcased in Mulan trailerThe majestic grandeur of the Waitaki District is on display in the Disney remake.08 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandBody of missing Korean tramper foundThe man was tramping with a companion yesterday afternoon when he went missing.07 Jul 05:12 AM
New ZealandMissing boatie: Police discover body at Lake WakatipuPolice believe body found in Lake Wakatipu is that of missing boatie06 Jul 08:02 AM
New ZealandNo pleas made by man accused of attempted murderA man accused of attempted murder will remain behind bars without plea until next month.06 Jul 04:42 AM
New ZealandNgāi Tahu Farming to pay up over calves dealJohn Young Farming said it could not get as good a price selling to other buyers.04 Jul 08:23 PM
New ZealandHosking: Cancer treatment in NZ is a national shameComment: Why do sick people have to keep pointing out the bleeding obvious?04 Jul 05:54 PM
New ZealandPolice name missing boatie as Bluff manPolice divers are searching an area near the Earnslaw slipway.01 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandFire takes hold of Methven country pubThe roof of the Brown Pub in Canterbury's Mount Hutt Village is well involved in fire.01 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandPreventive detention for pool sex assaultsBenjamin Bradbury had been out of prison for a year when he committed the crimes.01 Jul 06:29 AM
New ZealandCaregiver swindled 94-year-old woman out of $23,000Melanie Hedley avoided prison "by the finest of margins", the judge said.01 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandMan accused of strip club assault remanded in custodyA man was allegedly violently assaulted at Calendar Girls club.01 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandFirst half of year among warmest, milder weather to continueThe first half of the year has been among the warmest on the books, Niwa says.30 Jun 11:30 PM
TourismNew Zealand's 'rudest cafe': Customers hit back'This woman has put Springfield on the map. People stop to be part of the entertainment.'30 Jun 09:45 PM
