New ZealandSpecial report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciersOur snowlines are rising at 'a screaming pace'. Just what does Aotearoa stand to lose?18 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Someone has taken him': The mysterious disappearance of Lachie JonesDid a small boy drown, as police believe - or was he murdered?15 Apr 12:00 AM
Politics'I got a bit flustered' - Hipkins explains messy 1pm mask comments; retailers fumeOrange light the news some were praying for, but niggles over face masks flare up.13 Apr 08:10 PM
Politics1500 new meat, forestry, dairy workers could jet inWith meat industry hit and calving season approaching, hundreds more workers fast-tracked.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCaution in traffic light decision urged despite easing pressureCase numbers dipped slightly below 10,000 yesterday.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDamien O'Connor and Meka Whaitiri visit drought-hit Southland farmsO'Connor and Whaitiri got a first-hand look at the dry paddocks yesterday.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWeather records tumble in dry and warm MarchQueenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.07 Apr 07:09 PM
BusinessBlue Sky Meats takeover: Offer not reasonable, report saysIndependent committee believes Southern Lamb Investments' offer undervalued Blue Sky.06 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandAwarua blaze: Firefighters prepare for strong windsThe fire has spread through more than 1300 hectares.06 Apr 02:08 AM
New Zealand'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hitsHeavy rain across the country is also expected today.06 Apr 01:06 AM
New ZealandMan dies after tree-felling incidentThe man died of his injuries at the scene.05 Apr 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon': Missing pair reunited with tearful familyGrins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.05 Apr 06:46 PM
New Zealand1000ha Waituna blaze threatens 'significant' wetlandWetland used by generations as a giant food basket and mahika kai site.05 Apr 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Can't believe it': Journalist finds missing father, son in FiordlandLuisa Girao has been covering the story of the pair since the beginning.05 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandTwo hunters missing in Fiordland 'ill-equipped' for night in bushThe pair failed to return from their hunt on Saturday.03 Apr 11:42 PM
New ZealandSouthland Regional Council revises irrigation banCouncil revises an irrigation ban in the province after an outcry from local farmers.03 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of aged-care Covid-19 casesFresh data reveals daily aged residential cases peaked at 83 in the south of New Zealand.03 Apr 06:11 PM
New ZealandMilford Track death: Experienced tramper worked as a lodge attendantHe was suitably experienced and carried a personal locator beacon and a two-way radio.01 Apr 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismRich-listers invest in RealNZ as it gears up for tourism rebuildRich-listers among new investors in big tourism player gearing up for opening borders.01 Apr 04:40 AM
New ZealandTractor driver 'erratic' before getting caughtHe blew an excess breath alcohol reading of 1077mcg when he was stopped by police.31 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandDrought declared in Otago, Southland; Government pledges supportAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement today.31 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeBurglar who helped police officer given lighter sentenceThe 39-year-old came to the aid of a policeman during an arrest.29 Mar 06:48 PM
New ZealandCaution over Anzac Day services and paradesCeremonies can take place but organisers are wondering whether anyone will attend.28 Mar 05:36 PM
New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash in SouthlandThe circumstances of the crash are under investigation.28 Mar 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmmonia leak at meat-processing plant in SouthlandFire crews have isolated part of the building.22 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandTrainer seriously hurt by horse kick to the headWingatui thoroughbred trainer Graeme Mee will have to learn to walk again.20 Mar 05:27 PM
New ZealandMan shot by police in Invercargill remains in serious conditionThe man was shot by police yesterday after presenting a weapon to officers on SH1.19 Mar 09:10 PM
New ZealandCar wreck hoarder who 'couldn't stop' amassed 800 vehiclesRoger Dunnage collected up to 800 vehicles by late last year when neighbours complained.17 Mar 05:41 PM
New Zealand'You took my soulmate from me,' widow tells crash driverThe woman crossed double yellow lines in a no-stopping zone.17 Mar 01:04 AM
PoliticsJoy, relief and warnings as borders reopen after two yearsBorder reopening largely welcomed after 'desperate' times for business.16 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeMan's secret double life as an 'abhorrent' sex offenderPeople thought John Huntly Watson was a good man. But he spent five years abusing a girl.15 Mar 05:08 PM
FootballFoot-brawl: Red-carded player decks goalkeeper, game called offPre-season friendly with visiting side from Invercargill descends into a free-for-all.13 Mar 05:13 PM
