New ZealandMan imported magic mushrooms for depressionPolice oppose outcome but concede the man has 'significant' mental health challenges.13 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandLotto's $17m prize: How much the winner loses in interest each dayThe massive Powerball First Division numbers were struck on December 28, 16 days ago.12 Jan 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocked at 236km/hThe motorcyclist was wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves.12 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Christchurch house fireA raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.12 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandRescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury homeAt least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.12 Jan 08:12 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing kayakerThe man's kayak was found yesterday afternoon.12 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandExtreme winds force trampers to activate rescue beacon at Mt Aspiring National ParkTwo trampers were found exhausted and hypothermic in extreme weather conditions.12 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandGun ban search warrant raises legal questions - lawyerArmed officers searched Dieuwe de Boer's house suspecting he had a firearm magazine.12 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandHow the trees and birds returned to Camp HillRob Lay had a growing sense of alarm about climate change, and decided to plant trees.11 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandHighway closure planned ahead of heavy rainThe area on the West Coast was affected by storms and slips last month.11 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandSenior cop denies domestic violence, firearm chargesThe high-ranking police officer's name has been suppressed by the court.10 Jan 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 50 Year Secret: Cold case confessor tried to go to policeFriends say Wildbore would cry and say he needed to talk to the lead detective.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAxe-murderer and sexual predator wants out of NZ jail to return to UKAnthony Hitchcock is a UK citizen, not a New Zealand citizen, and has family there.10 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandDrying out: Parts of North Island could soon be in droughtPockets of the North Island could slide into drought if a big rainmaker doesn't come soon.09 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSeries of failures: Report into student Mason Pendrous' deathKit Toogood QC has released his findings and recommendations into Mason Pendrous' death09 Jan 08:05 PM
New ZealandLooters raid fire-ravaged pub - againA supported beam has also collapsed in the burnt out pub.09 Jan 04:54 AM
New ZealandClaim birthing unit's culture was toxicReleased emails suggest a 'bullying' environment'.07 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandMan savagely beat partner, revived her to continue abuse: Judge rejects appealA man who savagely beat his partner has had his appeal declined.06 Jan 07:43 PM
New ZealandLotto win to boost Alexandra couple's holidayAlexandra couple extending planned holiday after winning $1m with Lotto.06 Jan 06:34 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured by falling tree in DunedinA St John spokeswoman said an ambulance was called to Albany St at 3.47pm.06 Jan 06:33 AM
New ZealandMystery Lotto winner: Could you be sitting on $17.1 million?Lotto urges people who bought tickets at Twizel's The Market Store to check their tickets.06 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandManhunt in Christchurch after person shot on bridgeShooter and victim were known to each other according to police.05 Jan 04:26 PM
New ZealandSnapper catch in Dunedin brings questionsRare snapper catch at Dunedin's new fishing jetty raising big questions.04 Jan 05:36 AM
Lifestyle'A stroke on both sides of my brain': Terrifying health scare that left 26yo blind for a weekYoung builder suffered a severe stroke weeks before the birth of his first child.04 Jan 04:23 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in serious crash near AshburtonThe Serious Crash Unit and WorkSafe have been advised.04 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandWind gusts up to 130km/h as wild weather approachesSummer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.03 Jan 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsA moment in time: Images we can't forget in a decade of horror and hopeNZ 2010-2019: Quakes, hatred and a tragedy in the mine. But also, new life and new hope.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: It won't feel like summer for next weekChilly days are in the forecast for most places across the country for the next full week.02 Jan 10:25 PM
New ZealandAustralian bush fires: Smoke and ash reaching Auckland at middayKiwis should expect more hazy skies for days to come.02 Jan 08:45 PM
RacingChampion harness driver 'serious, but stable' after mid-race collapseRescue chopper flew to the scene of the Omakau races yesterday after a mid-race collapse.02 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating Bella Te Pania's homicide appeal for help finding her belongingsPolice are looking for a small, light brown bag and a black Huawei cellphone.02 Jan 08:23 AM
New ZealandSouth Island glaciers 'caramelised' by Australian bushfiresBrown slush now tops New Zealand's usually pristine glaciers.02 Jan 12:25 AM
New ZealandWhat a way to start 2020! Aucklander wins $1m in LottoA lucky Lotto punter in the City of Sails has won $1 million tonight.01 Jan 07:49 AM
New ZealandHappy New Year! NZ and the world party to welcome 2020Authorities have reported a mostly well behaved night welcoming the New Year.31 Dec 11:34 PM
