New ZealandA new foul weather system is looming - here's where rain and wind will hitBrief reprieve in weather before new round of nastiness arrives tomorrow.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Senseless' vandals cost small Southland town $20,000 in damageIn the latest events, public toilets were smashed and plastered with human faeces.30 Sep 03:14 AM
New Zealand'He's pulled it off': What really happened to John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike?Friends say Beckenridge talked about taking Mike to Asia before they disappeared.29 Sep 04:00 PM
TravelDoC delays new Great Walk by further 12 monthsStorms, supply issues have hampered the Hump Ridge track's inclusion.28 Sep 09:28 PM
New Zealand‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopenedThe West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.24 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandWellington battered by heavy rain, state of emergency lifted for Queenstown and SouthlandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.23 Sep 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Significant, widespread impact': Damaging weather front looms for North IslandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failureQueenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.22 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandSchool holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rushSchool hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.22 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
OpinionInvercargill's 'Banksy' may escape convictionThe man, dubbed Invercargill's answer to Banksy, has been accused of wilful damage.19 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandWarm temperatures then wild weather to hit South IslandParts of the South Island will reach 25C.18 Sep 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Inspirational': Drink driver becomes 'poster boy' for programmeJonty Simi Waddell was four times the legal limit when he crashed his car into a house.17 Sep 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEVs, fast food and a supermarket - the new stores coming to WestgateA multimillion-dollar collection of new fast-food stores is opening near Costco Fuel.13 Sep 11:13 PM
SportRugby: Southland Boys’ victory parade cancelledA blustery and wet forecast had put a dampener on the planned celebrations.12 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandSeven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugsGore police executed 19 search warrants.12 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandGore council cans review of Ben Bell-Steve Parry feud, hopes to ‘move forward’The Gore District Council canned its review, saying it would just bring up old dramas.11 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandWānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'07 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandInvercargill fire: 10-year-old severely burned, couple loses home and businessThe blaze sparked in the child's bedroom; family said he was dragged out of the inferno.06 Sep 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFirst XV wrap: Southern battlers earn ‘gobsmacking’ national titleAll the action from the latest round of schoolboy rugby across New Zealand.04 Sep 08:10 PM
NPCSouthland Boys' win national First XV titleThe Southland schoolboys also snaffled the Moascar Cup off Westlake.03 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandWeather: Cooler and wetter weekend in storeA series of fronts is headed up the country.25 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandToddler death: Dad sees nothing positive in police decision to review investigationPaul Jones said looking into the investigation is not going to fix anything.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLachie Jones tragedy: Police admit missing steps probing toddler’s mysterious deathThe 3-year-old was found face up in a small town’s oxidation pond 1.2km from home.24 Aug 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careHow many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSkoda or Skuba? New photos show police car washed up by Invercargill tidePolice said an officer was 'carrying out duties in the area' when the car got stuck.22 Aug 06:57 AM
New ZealandRainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winterAn infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?22 Aug 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCHow your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this seasonAn analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.21 Aug 05:33 AM
New Zealand900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farmRobert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.21 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandPolice officer’s ride ends in the tideA police car got stuck in the sand at a beach in Invercargill.19 Aug 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCNPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2Tim Brightwell tunes in for the highs and lows from the latest round of the NPC16 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandDistressing footage of sheep struggling in mudMPI seeking location of mucky farm to conduct a site inspection.16 Aug 06:40 PM
New Zealand'I want to go to jail': Death threats and assault get offender locked upGerald Davis has been sentenced to 14 months' jail for the assault.10 Aug 09:30 PM
