New ZealandLockdown motorway racing incident 'just stupid'Samuel Welsford was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle in an unauthorised race.03 May 08:01 PM
New ZealandWild weather surges north as wind gusts of over 100km/h batter centresWind, rain and mild temperatures today but frosty change coming.02 May 10:17 PM
New ZealandThanks, cobber: Wild Oz weather system heading our wayIt's going to be wet and windy.02 May 05:59 PM
New ZealandThe hotel that remained open through lockdown - for a single guest"They have really spoilt me," says treasured Belgian guest who'll stay on for winter.02 May 05:02 AM
New ZealandProposed mothballing of Hermitage Hotel a blow to Twizel, Mt Cook Village residentsDrop in tourism has put 170 jobs on the line at Mt Cook's Hermitage Hotel.01 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandMan who beat best friend to death denied paroleJason Karl Blackler has been refused parole at the first attempt.01 May 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Politicising police': Top cop questioned over Clarke Gayford videoClarke Gayford headlined a police video in mid-April.01 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandMystery smoke trail spotted over the RemarkablesNo it wasn't an asteroid. If it was, Queenstown probably wouldn't exist anymore.30 Apr 11:09 PM
New Zealand'We are hurting': Southern GPs feel financial strainLockdown period has seen many patients put off seeking healthcare.30 Apr 10:33 PM
New ZealandRepeat drink-driver jailed after turning up to court drunkRavindra Singam Ganesan said he was driving because he was unable to walk.29 Apr 05:59 PM
New ZealandModerate earthquake shakes South IslandA magnitude 5.6 earthquake has occurred in the South Island near Te Anau.26 Apr 10:55 PM
New ZealandPolice name man found dead in Clutha RiverPolice said a member of the public found the body in the river on Tuesday.24 Apr 08:41 AM
New ZealandPolice do not encourage community checkpointsPolice explain rules for iwi checkpoints after their right to stop people questioned.23 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield apologises to family mourning Covid-19 victim'No one wants to create any kind of extra additional stress for families ...'23 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandSecond Southland Covid-19 death after woman dies in hospitalShe is the second person to die of Covid-19 in Southland.23 Apr 12:13 AM
New ZealandPolice treating man's death as 'unexplained'Police say a post mortem will be conducted in the next few days.22 Apr 12:16 AM
New ZealandDamp masks likely to have 'increased risk of exposure' to virus for healthcare workers"It is believed damp masks may be the source of the breach."21 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandLockdown to lift in a week, what does it mean for our emergency services?'We urge all New Zealanders to keep up the good work by staying local.'20 Apr 07:36 AM
New ZealandBrrrr! Snow to fall tonight in lower South IslandIt'll be freezing in the Far South this weekend, but warmer and drier in the north.18 Apr 12:12 AM
New ZealandWet weekend ahead: Showers and thunderstorms on the way"Tomorrow is going to be the wetter day for Auckland."17 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandLost boy reunited with family after public police appealPolice found an unattended child in Sockburn, Christchurch.16 Apr 08:57 PM
New ZealandChristchurch bucks trend of falling noise complaintsKiwis in Wellington and Auckland have turned down the music during lockdown.16 Apr 08:00 PM
CrimeDisgraced financial adviser elects trial by judge-aloneWhen Barry Kloogh's firms were placed into liquidation, he had 2000 active clients.16 Apr 06:16 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 300 random shoppers tested at Pak 'n' Save in QueenstownPop-up site to help determine the level of community transmission.16 Apr 03:10 AM
New ZealandPolice search for fugitive driver in Te AnauDavid Wilson allegedly failed to stop at a routine check. He is believed to be armed.15 Apr 05:46 PM
New ZealandMan dies after attack by stagA man has died after a stag attacked him in Southland this evening.15 Apr 05:18 PM
New Zealand'Do not approach': Police search for armed man after fleeing driver incidentPolice are looking for someone after a driver fled.15 Apr 05:59 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: Generous Kiwis give violence victims a 'safe night'Kiwis are doing it hard - but still dig deep to help abused women and children.15 Apr 02:30 AM
New Zealand10th death: Elderly man believed to have died from Covid-19 in InvercargillEmergency services were called to a house in Kingswell, Invercargill, last night.15 Apr 01:04 AM
New ZealandLocked down, rugged up: Cold weather for new week of lockdownTemperatures will fall as low as 1C in parts of the South Island on Tuesday night.13 Apr 05:00 PM
All BlacksGrant Fox: What the 'new' rugby season might look likeFox is preparing for the possibility of an 18-month season when rugby returns.11 Apr 10:33 PM
New ZealandHunker down in lockdown: Easter weather to deteriorate across NZThe golden weather is coming to an wet and chilly end for some.11 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandLockdown breaches almost at 500 as people continue to ignore rulesAlmost 500 people have breached the national Covid-19 lockdown rules.09 Apr 02:24 AM
New Zealand'Blimmin' strong': 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles ChchAlmost 9000 people reported feeling the quake.08 Apr 08:35 PM