New Zealand'Watching too much Home Alone': Five-year-old's solo bus trip across cityThe boy took a lengthy bus trip across Dunedin on his own.27 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandFire Service rescuing man who fell down bank in DunedinSt John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are on the scene attempting to rescue the man.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne critical, another serious following serious SH1 crashEmergency services were notified about the crash around 5.30pm.27 Dec 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Everything is gone': Fire destroys single mum's home'I am in shock. I'm just absolutely gutted. Everything is gone.''26 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandScrub fires in Mackenzie DistrictThere are no detours in the immediate area and motorists are advised to avoid the area.26 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandMan injured in 'suspicious' Oamaru blazeA well-ablaze house fire in Oamaru damaged a second property.26 Dec 01:51 AM
New Zealand'Manipulative' Brazilian who targeted men via Grindr declined paroleHe would spike men's drinks and then steal their bank card while they were unconscious.26 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandFine and improved weather for most of countryAside from some cloud coverage and morning rain the country is set for a good day.25 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandTwo cars found in water near BlenheimPolice and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are currently on the scene.25 Dec 07:01 AM
New ZealandJo Morgan's miraculous escape from the avalanche that killed two"It took me ages to get my legs out ... it is sort of akin to being buried in wet sand."25 Dec 12:35 AM
RetailFrom All Whites footballer to captain of $2 billion companyFormer All White leading $2 billion retail company Allbirds has sights set on a NZ store.24 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandRain continues in the north, powerless Christmas for someThe weather should start clearing up for the North Island from Boxing Day.24 Dec 05:48 PM
New Zealand'Lost innocence': Brazen jet ski theft leaves woman out-of-pocketTony Charles Robertson went on a near month-long crime spree in May and June.24 Dec 03:19 AM
New ZealandSquatter living in remote South Island hut given boot by councilMackenzie Council has trespassed the man living at the hut with his dog and horse.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: The Ashburton farm breeding Christmas turkeysTwo per cent of turkeys sold in New Zealand are bred and processed by this family.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFriends mourn 21-year-old 'good bugger' killed in tragic baler incident'It hit a few of the boys pretty hard. Everyone was obviously in a bit of shock.'22 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roadsExactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.21 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandMan avoids jail over booze-fuelled Puzzling World pack attackThe final member of a trio involved in an attack at a tourist hotspot has been sentenced.21 Dec 02:47 AM
New ZealandMan accused of grooming teen namedA man arrested after over suspicious approaches toward children has been released on bail.21 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after approaches on childrenThe man is due to appear in Dunedin District Court tomorrow on a sexual grooming charge.20 Dec 08:21 AM
New ZealandFourth arrest made in Christchurch homicide investigationShayne Heappey was dropped off to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.19 Dec 06:40 AM
New ZealandTips lead to couple's stolen native plantsFaith in humanity restored after tips from public and offers of replacements.17 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandIn hospital for Christmas - How one family is copingThe Connells haven't been home since their son was rushed to hospital 100 days ago.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGet set for a scorcher! Glorious weather to continue for most of NZ todayMake the most of the golden weather before showers arrive from Tuesday.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for someChristmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south15 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandThe Kaikōura Files: Baffling mystery of New Zealand's UFOIt was New Year's Eve in 1978 when strange lights were spotted over South Island.15 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandBid to pervert course of justice stunsA man went to extreme lengths to get his victim to change her story.14 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandSpectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North IslandRain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.14 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandMore of the same: Thunderstorm risk remainsCyclone Owen is wreaking havoc on Australia, but forecasters say it's unlikely to hurt us.13 Dec 05:47 AM
New ZealandDunedin man jailed after paying 14yo schoolgirl for sexMan who paid 14yo girl $20 for consecutive sexual liaisons in the library has been jailed.12 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandTragedy behind dachshund's farm safety messageChildren's author Harriet Bremner's partner was killed in a farm machinery accident.12 Dec 07:28 PM
New Zealand'He was a monster': Survivor shines light on dark pastVictim of a Marist Brother who raped children speaks out.12 Dec 12:37 AM
BusinessSalmon 'could become dominant industry'Firm wants to test two 3600ha Otago ocean sites for viability of offshore salmon farming.11 Dec 07:26 PM
New ZealandDiver's death probe: Friends hoped body wouldn't be foundTwo men on dive trip have given conflicting accounts of what happened.11 Dec 04:00 PM
