New ZealandHikers' celebration turns to lockdown panicCouple walked the length of NZ, now hunkered down for the lockdown.31 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Covid-19 clusters double in NZ - here are the regions hitThere are 58 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand.31 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms in central New Zealand but calm elsewhereSevere thunderstorms continue to pummel central New Zealand.28 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandSearch underway for hunter missing on Stewart IslandA 39-year-old hunter is missing on Stewart Island.25 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Four Covid-19 cases linked to Queenstown conference confirmedConference "was under way before enormity of what we've got on our plate became apparent."22 Mar 05:57 PM
New Zealand'We are facing the biggest crisis of our time': Urgent calls for retired medical staff to step upOfficial campaign to find the workforce needed is due to launch on Saturday.20 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandInfected Invercargill man's movements incorrectThe MOH's travel information is wrong, according to his company's management.18 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Christchurch has first confirmed caseWoman in her 40s arrived from London on Monday.18 Mar 04:05 AM
New ZealandMurdered by his teen babysitter: Mother found son, 9, with knife in stomach'What would you do if I killed someone?' accused messaged three friends on Snapchat.17 Mar 01:36 AM
SportEntire Japan rugby league suspended after Kiwi's reported arrestThe Japan Top League has taken a drastic measure.09 Mar 05:00 PM
SportKiwi rugby player arrested in Japan on suspicion of cocaine use: reportPolice reportedly saw him behaving in an unusual manner at 4.30am in central Tokyo.07 Mar 05:22 PM
New ZealandIs there a moose on the loose in Fiordland?A man hunting for proof a moose still roams a deep south forest gets a surprise.05 Mar 05:13 AM
New Zealand'Chick scientists' councillor told to quitKen Cochrane given until Friday to quit after his comments about whitebait working group.26 Feb 05:21 PM
New ZealandWife mourns 'the best man I ever met'Rafting incident south of Manapouri claims the life of father-of-two Joel Palmeira.25 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandFour seriously injured in separate crashes along Southland highwayThree people have been taken to hospital by rescue helicopter.24 Feb 06:02 AM
New ZealandMan dies after going missing in Southland water incidentThe man was part of a group on the water in Southland.23 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandChild trapped under car with serious injuries now freedEmergency services are rushing to the crash involving three people in Riverton.21 Feb 10:10 PM
Rugby Sevens10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo OlympicsBlyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.19 Feb 02:00 AM
LifestyleGirls who want to wear shorts at NZ school need counsellor permission firstGirls must get the all-clear from a guidance counsellor and their parents.16 Feb 02:21 AM
New ZealandSouthland prepares for potential problems from ex-tropical cyclone UesiCivil defence authorities have sandbags ready in parts of the Mataura River catchment.16 Feb 12:59 AM
New Zealand'At their wits' end': Family of missing Brit tramper desperate for newsPolice say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.12 Feb 06:47 PM
BusinessRio Tinto blasted by Environment Minister David ParkerMinister says company has 'outrageously' attempted to avoid cleaning up its own mess.12 Feb 06:06 PM
New ZealandEight people hurt, one seriously, in Southland crashEmergency services called to crash about 5.30pm12 Feb 05:07 AM
New ZealandMissing UK tramper: 'Desperate' parents fly to NZ to help in searchThermal imaging cameras to be used when search continues today for Stephanie Simpson.11 Feb 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumMotorsportAudacity of DibbenDibben had the measure of all but two of the superbikes at the Burt Munro Challenge.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere is Stephanie? Fears for missing UK woman in NZPolice will continue to search for the missing British tramper today.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears growing for missing Southland tramperStephanie Simpson has not been seen or heard of since Friday.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandLooters burgle flood-abandoned homesHomes looted after devastating Southland floods.09 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleFlooding not enough to make wedding washoutWhen planning her wedding two years ago Khellsey-Anna Atley did not prepare for floods.07 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandAmmonia threat to be shiftedWhen wet, Ouvea Premix can create ammonia gas, that can be extremely harmful.07 Feb 08:10 PM
New Zealand'I can't see us living here again': Gore families return to flood-ravaged homesLuke Howden and his partner escaped the waters with just photos and their dog Scruffy.07 Feb 12:36 AM
New ZealandPanic gives way to reality in flooding aftermathAs water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.06 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandWaterworld: The NZ regions left sodden and counting a huge costTotal costs for the clean up following the floods are expected to run into millions.06 Feb 04:44 PM