New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
Politics'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talkPeters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.06 Mar 04:54 AM
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishapDavid Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.03 Mar 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe hotels with the highest usage of power, water and wasteHotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandMan denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn FlemingIn court this morning, man admits driving charges. 27 Feb 08:48 PM
New Zealand‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteerTracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.26 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsEmotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incidentBayly released a statement shortly before midday.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocationEfforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.20 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandMetService issues heavy rain warnings, torrential downpours forecast for parts of NZAuckland is set to avoid the worst of the front with only a few showers for the region.16 Feb 05:12 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
CrimeMan accused of murdering Nelson police officer appears in court; keeps name secretThe man appeared via video link at the High Court link this morning.13 Feb 08:25 PM
Crime‘You probably think I’m a weirdo’: Sex offender lured schoolgirl with Easter eggs Man jailed for indecently assaulting two girls on their way to school.13 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed by three vehicles on motorway a ‘decent person’ with troubled pastJoshua Love: failed businessman, political candidate, criminal, but mourned by family. 13 Feb 04:07 AM
Crime‘I never meant any harm, I won't do it again’: Burglar’s impassioned apologyJudge's challenge: 'If you can’t (change) for yourself, then do it for your kids.'12 Feb 05:00 AM
KahuMarlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissedThe bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.11 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandLessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opensThe dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.10 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeChef caught with knife, rolling pin, stun gun says he was off to cut potatoesThe man said he didn't know how to use the Taser and was 'just being a dick' having it.09 Feb 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Couldn't locate him': Caves, rocks searched in hunt for missing Cook Strait jetskier'At this time there has been no sign of the missing man,' police said.07 Feb 02:08 AM
New Zealand‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hoursPhillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.06 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandVolunteers join police in search for missing jetskier in Cook StraitThe man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.05 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandDisqualified driver in court after making pizza run in mum’s car'The public needs to be protected from your poor driving' - Judge Richard Russell05 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Sieg heil': The strange arrest of a nunchuck-wielding barking teenPolice stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.04 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMissing man’s jetski found in Cook StraitThe jetskier aimed to reach Plimmerton Beach but never arrived.03 Feb 10:16 PM
TravelBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson thrown from car after serious crash on SH1 near PictonEmergency services were called to the crash at Tuamarina at 6.30am. 28 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.24 Jan 09:49 PM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
CrimeWoman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hourShe told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check. 22 Jan 08:18 PM
