New ZealandArtist's free sanitary packages for homelessA Wellington art gallery owner is reaching out to women trying to deal with periods while living rough.31 Oct 12:58 AM
SportFree diver's record breath holdKathryn Nevatt held her breath for seven minutes and 45 seconds while floating face down in Porirua pool, setting a new national record.30 Oct 07:29 AM
New ZealandAngry kitty sends firefighter flyingA Wellington firefighter had to be winched from steep terrain after a cat took exception to being rescued from a macrocarpa tree.30 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near EketahunaOne person is dead after a car with trailer and motorbike crashed five kilometres north of Eketahuna, police say.30 Oct 12:52 AM
New Zealand$2.1m to be spent on new classroomsAround $2.1 million will be invested to build a total of six new classrooms at schools in the Wellington and Kapiti regions, Education Minister Hekia Parata announced today.29 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandTickets snapped up ahead of $30m drawWould-be millionaires are flocking to Lotto stores around the country for tonight's big draw.29 Oct 03:24 AM
New ZealandHelen Kelly not eligible for NZer of YearHundreds of people have signed an online petition calling to reinstate the late Helen Kelly as a nominee for New Zealander of the Year.29 Oct 12:01 AM
New ZealandWoman who sparked controversial police investigation into euthanasia supporters identified as Annemarie TreadwellThe woman who is believed to have sparked a controversial police investigation into a pro-euthanasia group has been identified.27 Oct 09:08 PM
New ZealandCouple offload tiny homeVisa complications mean a couple who have just built a stunning tiny house on wheels in Paraparaumu have to sell up and leave the 26 Oct 02:32 AM
New ZealandTeachers face serious misconduct chargesOne teacher allegedly accessed porn at school and blamed it on his son.25 Oct 03:26 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Another scorcherKiwis heading out today are being advised to pack both sausages and sunscreen as a big high parks itself over the country.22 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion easesCongestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.22 Oct 12:38 AM
New ZealandHypothermia after cold, wet night in bushA mother and her sons are being treated for hypothermia after a "miserable night" in cold, wet conditions in the Tararua Range.21 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandRoad rage drama ends with assaultPolice have revealed details of a dramatic incident that allegedly began with dangerous driving and ended with assault in downtown Wellington late this afternoon.21 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandSeclusion room: Ministry steps inThe Ministry of Education has put schools on notice: stop using cell-like seclusion rooms as punishment immediately.21 Oct 04:48 AM
New ZealandSection of SH2 closed after serious crashMotorists are being diverted away from a section of State Highway 2 after a serious crash this afternoon.21 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandWellington to have Diwali flash mobsWellington people who are in the right place at the right time this weekend will get to see a flash mob dance in the lead up to the 21 Oct 01:01 AM
CrimeTostee not guilty: Instagram controversyGable Tostee's acquittal over the balcony fall death of Wellington woman Warriena Wright was almost scuttled by an Instagram post.20 Oct 07:23 AM
New ZealandDrowned man likely stumbled into harbourFinbarr Patrick Clabby could not swim when he ended up in Wellington Harbour after a night out. His body was found later the same morning.20 Oct 06:02 AM
New ZealandSoldier died from league match head injuryThere was no wrongdoing in the death of a soldier injured in a rugby league match, a coroner has found.20 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandTostee trial: jury go into fourth dayThe man accused of murdering Kiwi woman Warriena Wright during a Tinder date on the Gold Coast has arrived in court to await the jury's verdict.19 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandCancer patient to MPs: Let me die hereA terminally ill man has told Parliament he wants the right to choose to end his life when his pain and suffering becomes too great.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Kitten parties' hit Trade MeWellingtonians can have a group of kittens brought to their home for an hour and a half of play ... at a starting bid of only $1.19 Oct 02:56 AM
New ZealandCrash causes major delays on Kapiti CoastA minor crash in Paekakariki has caused major delays on State Highway 1. Police are advising motorists to avoid travelling south 18 Oct 07:32 PM
New ZealandInmate meth drug ring leader jailed for 13 yearsThe leader of a methamphetamine importation ring - run from his prison cell - has been jailed.18 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandPolice crackdown on euthanasia groupPolice have seized items from the homes of elderly women in Wellington and Nelson which has sparked criticism of political interference from a voluntary euthanasia group.17 Oct 06:10 PM
New ZealandTinder tragedy: the death of 'Rrie' WrightAfter Warriena Wright's death at the foot of Gable Tostee's apartment building, people on both sides of the Tasman asked why and how she got there.17 Oct 02:29 AM
New ZealandHeart attack victim 'very lucky man'A heart attack victim has been described by medics as a "very lucky man" after having the medical issue at an event wherewith two 16 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandPowerball jackpot rises to $22 millionPowerball was not struck this evening, meaning the jackpot on Wednesday night will be a cool $22 million.15 Oct 08:17 AM
New ZealandHelen Kelly funeral details releasedDetails of a public funeral service for union boss Helen Kelly have been released.15 Oct 02:59 AM
New ZealandTwo-car crash in NaenaeA person had to be cut from their wrecked car after a collision north of Wellington this morning.15 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandBus driver hurt in robbery attemptA bus driver was taken to hospital with "superficial head injuries" after three people tried to rob him in Upper Hutt this morning.15 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandSeclusion rooms to be investigatedThe Chief Ombudsman will investigate the use of seclusion rooms in schools, following reports that locked "time out" rooms had been used to restrain children.13 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandHome invasion: Woman fights backA Wellington woman had to jam a carving knife in her front door to stop a man breaking in and assaulting her.13 Oct 08:47 PM
