PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Tourism subscription firm throws lifeline for Kiwi operatorsSam Brough says his business was born from opportunity Covid-19 presented.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the southA rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.27 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandMan with huge, expensive drug habit jailedThe drug dealer's meth habit cost him about $3000 a day.25 Sep 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekendSnow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.24 Sep 10:49 PM
New Zealand'I was in that sort of mood': Man sentenced for graveyard sex assaultMan's actions in the cemetery leave victim fearing what else he is capable of.23 Sep 06:42 PM
BusinessSupreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bossesA lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.23 Sep 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProbe into NZ medical cannabis scamAuckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.23 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandMan on sex charges related to offending at GloriavaleThe 20-year-old man has appeared in court.23 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandA fishy tale of a trout caught thriceA 5.4kg trout in the Tekapo Canals has been caught three times by three different anglers.21 Sep 04:26 AM
New ZealandDestructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZA brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.21 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandCanterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer SpringsFirefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.17 Sep 05:54 AM
New Zealand'A bit of a laugh': Former rugby coach admits pool cue violation on man at pubOriginally the rugby coach was charged with sexually violating the man.17 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the northCheck Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.16 Sep 10:43 PM
New ZealandConspiracy theories take over local 'meet the candidates' eventIssues raised at question time included Agenda 21, Bill Gates and totalitarian world govt.16 Sep 10:32 PM
TravelWhy Kiwis should add Abel Tasman National Park to their must-visit listNow's the time for us to explore this stunning coastal park, on foot or on the water.16 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandMedical school admissions policy to be challenged in courtThe university will oppose the court action.15 Sep 05:08 AM
CrimeAlleged rape was payback for owed drug money to gang, court hearsAlleged sex attack was a way of getting at the man via his girlfriend, prosecution says.14 Sep 10:07 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl killer refused parole for 1992 crimeThe killer of a North Canterbury teen will remain behind bars until at least March 2021.14 Sep 09:29 PM
New ZealandMan who killed young Dunedin mum denied paroleA man who killed a woman in her home in 1997 will spend at least another year behind bars.14 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandBurned vessel spilling oil into Milford Sound'It pretty much sunk; at the end of the day, that's what really put it out altogether'14 Sep 05:47 PM
New ZealandSouth Island business owners plead for level 1: 'There are no cases down here'Current restrictions have caused confusion for customers and the South Island wants change13 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling blaze on fishing vessel in Milford SoundFire crews are battling a blaze on a fishing vessel in the Milford Sound early today.13 Sep 05:43 PM
New ZealandNZ beer named world's best - againA family-owned Christchurch boutique brewery has scooped global giants.11 Sep 03:29 AM
CrimeNo parole: Sex abuser 'not suitable' for rehab, still in denialDunedin man "not suitable" for rehabilitation because of his denial of the offending.11 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald, Newstalk ZB boost South Island news team with new appointmentsSenior journalist Hamish Clark has been appointed to head NZME's South Island news team.10 Sep 10:07 PM
TravelQueenstown mayor wants 'excessive' flight precautions eased before holidaysSocial distancing rules on flights should be reconsidered, Queenstown mayor says.10 Sep 03:39 AM
Banking and financeFMA lays more than 100 charges over Forestlands allegationsAllegations include failures to file financial statements in 2015, 2016 and 2017.09 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandBlaze out of control near Macraes, OtagoA controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.08 Sep 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary' rescue of skier after 400m fall from mountainMan is in stable condition, with moderate injuries.08 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandMan who chased cop with tomahawk avoids attempted murder chargeA man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.08 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandGang member's release forces victim's family to moveJohn-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.08 Sep 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection Battlegrounds: South Island electorates to watchProfiles of the Banks Peninsula, Southland, Nelson, Taieri and Invercargill electorates.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted embezzler who stole $15m to appeal sentenceA man who stole over $15m from people who considered him a friend is appealing conviction.07 Sep 09:34 PM
