PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly farm accidents: Farmers died days apart lifting vehicles with tractor forksThe son of one farmer said his father 'could have died a thousand times in other ways'. 05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumAirlinesRegional airline loans welcomed after soaring costs batter operatorsCarriers around the country may need a lifeline for the lifelines they provide.25 Feb 03:59 AM
Entertainment'Empty wallets': Long-running New Year's festival warns next summer may be its last28 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandCoroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truck21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandHomestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partnerHamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.09 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Farmer’s fight against depression - keeping well on the farmFarmer Wayne Langford and his wife Tyler talk about their struggles with depression.26 Jun 06:00 PM
Politics'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alertedThe incident happened after a local community board meeting.12 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandOfficer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's bladesShe responded by kicking and punching him before trying to bite the officer's arm.10 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandTākaka builder $12k out of pocket after planned gold dig in national parkHe reported his mining equipment as stolen and was then arrested.29 May 10:44 PM
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
