New ZealandPrentice takes on Tim Shadbolt for mayoraltyTime-consuming and unproductive "distractions" involving Tim Shadbolt's council are behind Suzanne Prentice's bid to become Invercargill's new mayor.12 Apr 01:39 AM
New ZealandOysters popular among supermarket thievesCheapskate backpackers have forced a Queenstown supermarket to introduce a ticketing system for buying Bluff oysters.29 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandMan tasered after 'bloody' armed brawlKnives, clubs, large rocks, bottles and an axe were recovered from the scene where a man become the first person to be tasered in the South Island.28 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandJaws of a great white gold mineTo the great white shark, a spot of water out from Stewart Island has been revealed as the equivalent of the corner pub.20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandBad weather thins early oyster harvestBad weather has put a damper on the start of the Bluff oyster season but it has not stopped Auckland's restaurants and retailers getting them on to plates in the thousands.09 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandGrandmother saves baby from infanticide attemptA baby owes its life to its grandmother who intervened during her own daughter's attempt at infanticide.08 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandTsunami gauges 'stabilising'Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.27 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
