New ZealandUrgent care closer to home for rural and remote communities'Geography shouldn’t be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need.'18 May 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Beautifully organic' commune still going strong after 50 yearsSeveral families share the land and help run a small farm to benefit the whole community.10 Mar 02:00 AM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandCoroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truck21 Nov 05:00 AM
Politics'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alerted12 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandOfficer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's blades10 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan set ex-partner's home alight out of suspicion she was having an affairHamish Ray had earlier sent a barrage of abusive messages to his ex via social media.08 Apr 04:42 AM
New ZealandTākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police sayHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.07 Apr 09:10 PM
New ZealandMan whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tributeHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.22 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandFamily of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ deathHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.21 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entriesTruck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.15 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring deviceHe tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.06 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan whose stepfather-in-law died in dog mauling says tragedy caused outburstLuke Shackleton said he wasn't proud of the way he acted, but didn't want to admit guilt.16 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandBetrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandPay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interestWoman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.21 Aug 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Sorry': Protester who incited Parliament protest fires hadn't been in trouble beforeNow he's serving home detention after being sentenced in court.19 Jun 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Lovingly restored': Thief says house reno tests fraud claimConvicted thief and now accused fraudster cries in court after ending evidence.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drifting in rolling seas’: Tugboat reaches cargo ship after mayday callIt's the fourth time in a year the ship has encountered troubles.12 May 01:30 AM
CrimeLoss and betrayal: Woman robbed of life savings suing thief for $800kVictim tells thief during cross-examination in civil case: 'I trusted you'.08 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandAisle be back: Worker threatens ex boss in supermarket dust-up'If every employee with a grievance behaved this way it would be carnage out there': Judge31 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sorry, this is a robbery': Teen apologised as he stole cashTeen robber who apologised to salon worker for armed robbery saved from going to prison.17 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises responseParts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.05 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandTākaka Hill road restored after almost four yearsThe traffic lights were finally switched off on December 17 in time for Christmas.17 Dec 07:18 AM
New ZealandExtra crews called to fight fire at rubbish dumpNelson paid firefighters are on the way to assist the volunteer fire service.05 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandRescued tramper would be stuck without beacon, police sayThe man had spent two nights in sub-zero temperatures.04 Jul 04:54 AM
New ZealandSpirits are up for maker of NZ's first tequilaTerry Knight's agave adventure started 20 years ago when he bought seeds from a friend.09 Apr 10:26 PM
