New ZealandFourth man not guilty in Christchurch bar spiking and sex assaults caseThe man defended a charge of sexually violating a woman at the bar in August 2018.02 May 04:05 AM
TravelTowards the light: Queenstown art fest aims to attract long weekend crowdsQueenstown’s light festival says it is back and brighter than ever.02 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandCold case murder trial: Gang-connected debt collector ordered contract killing, court toldCrown outlines case against pair standing trial for grisly 1995 murder in CHCH.02 May 12:10 AM
New Zealand‘Gritney Spears’: Queenstown offers public the chance to name new council trucksThe most popular names by public vote will be assigned to four new vehicles.01 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandMore Christchurch youths arrested amid further burglary spreeFour teens have been taken into custody and referred to Youth Aid.01 May 09:03 PM
New Zealand'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecutedOwner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.01 May 07:54 PM
New ZealandLego announces launch of its second NZ store, this time in ChristchurchThe retail outlet will be hosted in Christchurch's Riccarton Mall.01 May 03:33 AM
New ZealandChristchurch police raid central city property and put three in handcuffsArmed officers stormed the property on Madras St in the early afternoon.01 May 02:44 AM
New ZealandCold case murder trial: Pair deny 1995 killingAngela Blackmoore was 10 weeks pregnant when she was brutally killed in her home.01 May 01:35 AM
New ZealandWoman reveals saying 'stop' during alleged sexual assault after being drugged at Christchurch barMan defending a charge of sexually violating a woman at the bar in August 2018.30 Apr 11:25 PM
New Zealand'They took valuable s***': Harvey Norman ram-raided while fog cannon protects jewellery storeTwo shops in the district were hit by offenders in the early hours of the morning.30 Apr 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Quiet and normal family': Unexplained death troubles Palmerston neighboursThe house has been cordoned off with police checking the scene since yesterday.30 Apr 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the 'Spud King': Millionaire says farming 'better than sex'Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNine times the limit: Wrong-way driver drank ‘a litre of vodka’ a dayAn erratic, swerving driver had her keys confiscated by a worried member of the public.28 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandMan missing after leaving family to return to car during hike has been foundA search and rescue effort to find the man is underway.28 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandNew camera at Nelson Lakes DoC hotspot hut to improve safetyThe remote camera now gives a view of current snow and weather conditions.28 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandTwo brothers with prostate cancer, but only one is dying - the public/private healthcare debateThey believe he would have recovered if it weren't for our third world care.28 Apr 08:12 PM
New ZealandRangiora homicide: Police seek witnesses of Richard Leman's last known movementsPolice launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in the car.28 Apr 06:06 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ lays charges after two port deathsTwo port workers died within six days of each other in April last year.28 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandMystery how dead penguin ended up in restaurant rubbish binPort Chalmers restaurant looking over CCTV to find out who threw a dead penguin in bin.28 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandCare worker who groped elderly woman sentencedDunedin rest home worker sentenced to six months’ home detention.27 Apr 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Totally lost the plot': Prominent eye surgeon jailed for attempted murder of former landlordThe eye surgeon burst into his former landlord's home and nearly killed him.27 Apr 11:05 PM
New Zealand‘Stunned mullets’: $17m Lotto jackpot win turns world upside down for lucky coupleThe South Island couple thought they had been pranked.27 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandNasa hopes for second Wanaka balloon launch today or weekendThe balloon will mark Nasa’s final planned launch from Wānaka Airport for 2023.27 Apr 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Taken away': Family mourn 'proud and devoted father' found slain in carPolice launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in the car.27 Apr 08:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe eye surgeon, the red Porsche and the 200 gunsFor years a prominent eye surgeon collected guns and dead animals for his home.27 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand$17m Lotto winner claims their prize: How it could be spent in Invercargill'It would be great for the local economy here if they were buying cars and houses'.27 Apr 01:10 AM
New ZealandRangiora homicide: Police going door-to-door as investigation continuesPolice launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in the car.27 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandDunedin flatmates hosting infamous party right up their streetDunedin flatmates finalising plans for the stage they will host at the Hyde St party.27 Apr 12:04 AM
KahuSouth Island youngsters' sport access fund to be extendedThe $850,000 pilot project supports tamariki and rangatahi Māori.26 Apr 10:10 PM
New ZealandBar 'predators': Details revealed in case of men guilty of drugging, raping, assaulting more than 20 womenSuppression lifts on lengthy Chch drug rape trial involving men and popular city bar.26 Apr 05:00 AM
TravelGreat Walk, better bunks: Routeburn's luxury routePerfect blue skies and fine food greet Stephanie Holmes along the Routeburn Track.25 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandRangiora homicide: Police tight-lipped one week after body found in carPolice launched a homicide inquiry after a man's body was found in the car.25 Apr 01:23 AM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year so far for some, more chilly weather on the wayKiwis are in for some more cold nights from the middle of the week.25 Apr 12:07 AM
