New ZealandWild weather causes chaos across the country, set to hamper Auckland MarathonAlmost 1300 lightning strikes were recorded on Saturday.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZBut rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.19 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandSouthland Hospital on brink of collapse, cancer care advocate claimsStaff are struggling "despite continually giving it their all to keep the patients safe".10 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Departing Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt shows toll of loss in exit interviewShadbolt is NZ's second longest-serving mayor after getting the Invercargill job in 1998.09 Oct 07:15 PM
New Zealand'I feel surprised': Shadbolt fails to get on Invercargill City Council"I feel surprised not to be re-elected as a councillor, it will take some time to digest."08 Oct 04:20 AM
New ZealandInteractive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/regionUse our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.08 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandNZ's longest-serving mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt soundly beaten in InvercargillThe country's longest serving mayor Tim Shadbolt has lost the top job to Nobby Clark.08 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition following disorder incident in InvercargillPolice said the parties involved are understood to be known to each other.01 Oct 04:22 AM
LifestyleRadio star on quitting Auckland, finding love - and his bid to be mayorThe talkback host and mayoral candidate is stepping up for the love of his family.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice release CCTV footage of suspected vehicle involved in hit and runThe 19-year-old man was struck by a vehicle around 6.15am on Marama Avenue South.27 Sep 03:24 AM
New ZealandHome invasion cold case: 'It's not too late'Police launch appeal for new information in 2017 incident.23 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandThree mayoral races you should know aboutThe most fascinating local elections are happening outside of Auckland and Wellington.22 Sep 06:52 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver who killed caught againVictim's brother describes latest drinking episode 'bloody ridiculous... pure stupidity."15 Sep 06:39 PM
New ZealandGumboots a factor in drowning after boat capsize - coronerJamie Stephen Boniface died while out fishing with friends.13 Sep 12:42 AM
New ZealandDairy approval at edge of Lake Te Anau stuns knightSir Alan Mark appalled at the 15,000sq m compound of four wintering barns given the nod.04 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandStrong winds buffet Southland, fire crews busyMetService warns of gale-force winds buffeting parts of the South.04 Sep 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOat milk firm stirs up sales in South KoreaOat milk firm says its exports markets will account for half of its business by next year.30 Aug 05:42 AM
New ZealandOyster season 'worst in 26 years'Shucks - this is pretty bad news for fans of the seafood delicacy.24 Aug 06:37 PM
KahuStags' rugby stalwart is Northland-born and bred but torn between regionsNew taonga brought up from Invercargill for the Northland v Southland rugby clash.23 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleParty drug capital: Top city for MDMA use in NZ revealedWastewater testing finds the centres flush with meth, cocaine and mollies.07 Aug 06:35 PM
New ZealandTeachers' payout for unfair dismissal upheld by Employment CourtThree teachers unjustifiably dismissed will keep their payout for lost remuneration.05 Aug 05:06 AM
New ZealandHoneymoon strangler 'truly sorry'Rodney Fallowfield 'snapped' and killed his new wife in a Te Anau motel 'to silence her'.02 Aug 06:22 PM
New ZealandWoman's body pulled from submerged car after Southland crashThe crash was reported to emergency services about 11.30pm last night.29 Jul 08:09 AM
BusinessTiwai Point owner talks to power companies over supply beyond 2024Power talks: How will electricity get to Tiwai beyond 2024?27 Jul 09:52 PM
New ZealandWeather: Heavy rain and snow closes roadsMore wet weather in store for many parts of country today.25 Jul 07:14 PM
New ZealandWastewater tests suggest peak Omicron wave has passedA steady drop in results from wastewater testing in all southern sites - except two.25 Jul 06:38 PM
New ZealandArdern's local government reassurance greeted with scepticismCo-governance concerns boil over after PM speaks at a local government conference.24 Jul 07:13 PM
New Zealand'No normal accident': Man dies after being beaten, run over by vehicleHealth worker at the scene says the victim was trying to get away when he was mown down.21 Jul 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Mumma died because she got very ill': Devastated husband speaks outCanterbury man speaks about wife's suicide after perinatal depression, anxiety battle21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'High degree of carelessness': Farmer fined over invasive seaweedFarmer fined after pest seaweed undaria found on his boat in Fiordland's Doubtful Sound.20 Jul 11:40 PM
TravelHow climate change is affecting NZ's Great WalksSome of the country's iconic Great Walks may be rerouted or huts moved.20 Jul 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOat milk makers get $6 million loanPeople moo-ving on from dairy: Oat milk producer gets loan of up to $6 million.11 Jul 05:32 AM
New ZealandSnowy start to school holidays expectedBetween 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.08 Jul 05:00 PM
