New ZealandChristchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 womenJohn Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South IslandA complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.28 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandUS tech billionaire Peter Thiel 'abandons' plans for luxury Wānaka buildThe build would have accommodated up to 30 guests, and supported between 15 and 30 staff.27 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMain street meltdown: How NZ’s high streets are changingWe take a walk down some of New Zealand's high streets.27 Jul 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toysKiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
New Zealand'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knockingWith the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.26 Jul 11:04 PM
New ZealandSouthern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast loomsA heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.26 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeMeth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrestedMeth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.26 Jul 05:04 AM
New Zealand'One in a million': Freak house fire caused by makeup mirror kills beloved petsLouise and Taylah Eder lost almost everything in the blaze, including their two dogs.26 Jul 04:30 AM
TravelStay overnight at a vineyard for less than $5NZ's best-kept secret – the cheapest way to enjoy a vineyard stay.26 Jul 04:22 AM
KahuWhānau Ora delivers $2.40 for every $1 investedSouth Island Māori celebrate a decade of Whānau Ora.25 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'No justice': Timaru teen sentenced to home detention for 'depraved' child sexual offendingBlake Ivan Miller admitted 'extremely serious' sex offending but has avoided jail.25 Jul 05:33 AM
New ZealandCoroner probes death of Kaikōura toddler at after-hours clinic revealing 'systemic failures'Everly Dunfoy, 3, died in April 2019 and a Coroner has revealed how and why.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We turned our waka around’: Tā Tipene O’Regan tells the Ngāi Tahu story'We should be dreaming about what we can be as a people, as a nation.'24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on State Highway 8 drops to 50km/h after several serious crashesAgency fears motorists may disregard new speed limit through Mackenzie Basin.24 Jul 09:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweightOtherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.24 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandElderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attackThe man was taking photos when he was attacked and remains in hospital.24 Jul 12:20 AM
Travel newsToy gun in carry-on bag missed in security screening sparks alert, holds up Jetstar flightThe flight was about to leave for Christchurch when the man was removed from the flight.23 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandSunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Offensive, demeaning': The mayor, the TV star and a car-crash interviewIndependent review finds mayor breached code of conduct for use of n-word.23 Jul 09:43 PM
New Zealand‘Surfing saved my life’: How an ex-meth addict uses the ocean to help others recoverCharity takes to the waves to help turn lives around.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderReality TV contestant kicked off US show after killing, eating protected weka bird in NZStarving contestant apologises for eating bird; DoC says the incident is 'unacceptable'.23 Jul 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Brief respite': Temperatures set to climb 'well above average' by end of weekRise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.23 Jul 06:01 AM
New ZealandNZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accidentThe New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.23 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The mammoth cost of removing and burying beached whalesNew Zealand is a hotspot for strandings, with more than 5000 recorded since 1840.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA looks at drastic speed cuts for State Highway 8 after serious crashesTransport Minister demands NZTA briefing following multiple SH8 incidents.22 Jul 09:54 AM
New Zealand‘Rug up warm’: Overnight temps to plummet as low as –5C, widespread frosts forecastMultiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.22 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandHouses evacuated as blaze burns in Canterbury High Country, battle to continue tomorrowTwo helicopters are helping to fight the fire.22 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandUnder-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals todayOrana Wildlife Trust Board says a ‘thorough review’ is underway.22 Jul 02:17 AM
New ZealandArrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBDA man is facing a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.21 Jul 08:20 PM
New ZealandGiraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before openingOrana Wildlife Park said the giraffe died from an 'unsurvivable condition'.21 Jul 08:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharingWith fulltime-in-the-office no longer the norm, workers need to ask for what suits them.20 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelThe South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winterRug up and disconnect from the world.19 Jul 07:00 PM
