New ZealandPolice told bullying victim to retract statement or face legal actionFormer constable who says he was victim of bullying has been threatened with legal action.22 Oct 10:35 PM
NPCRugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland ChampionshipNorth Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.20 Oct 03:19 AM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matchesSome old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.13 Oct 04:49 AM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Wanganui must win with a bonus pointIn a Heartland mathematical nightmare, Wanganui must win with a bonus point against HK.10 Oct 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate roundTop four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.06 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandHoli-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak weekIt's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.05 Oct 07:01 AM
New Zealand'We haven't forgotten, we're coming for you': Widows re-enter Pike River minePike families enter the drift up to 170m barrier on an emotional day.03 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandPike River families to travel into driftFamilies of the 29 men will walk into the drift of the Pike River Mine today.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Contagious personality': Givealittle set up for family of swept away EmilyA fundraising page aims to support Emily's family and preserve her memory.29 Sep 05:18 PM
RugbyRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Incomprehensible': Family in shock after Emily, 9, swept awayCouple's only child had been spending holidays with extended family in Hokitika.27 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandThe only place in New Zealand with a population declineThe population here has slipped 1.8 percent, close to where it was 13 years ago.25 Sep 05:50 AM
New ZealandPike River Mine tragedy families invited to go undergroundThe Pike River Recovery Agency is trying to recover the 29 dead men.23 Sep 01:50 AM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across boardOnly one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.22 Sep 03:53 AM
WorldReturn of 'Blob': Marine heat wave resurges in PacificNew 'Blob' is starting to form in Pacific Ocean, leading to fears of mass sea life death.21 Sep 06:17 PM
New ZealandCannabis bunker bust: Police seize $5m in assetsPolice have found a very large underground bunker for a cannabis-growing operation.18 Sep 01:23 AM
RugbyHeartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladderRobbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag15 Sep 04:02 AM
RugbyHeartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North OtagoTeams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.08 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandTug of war over body: Family fights for a big send-offColin McCormick, 44, died last month after being hit by a car.03 Sep 06:00 AM
Rugby World CupRugby: Manu Samoa pull away to beat NZ Heartland XVRugby World Cup squad with some Super Rugby regulars is too strong for the amateurs.01 Sep 04:08 AM
RugbyRugby: West Coast on top of Heartland ChampionshipOnly West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.01 Sep 02:35 AM
New ZealandSaving Aroha: Rare kiwi scales mountain, sparks rescueMountain rescue team pluck rowi kiwi from cliff after adventurous bird goes wandering.30 Aug 09:05 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects hydro bid for pristine West Coast riverEnvironmentalists hail Govt move to reject hydro scheme on pristine West Coast river.28 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandGloriavale escapees open up about harrowing ordealFamily says the Christian community tried to separate them to control them.26 Aug 06:56 PM
RugbyHeartland Championship kicks offFirst round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore25 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandAuckland in with a chance to break wet weather recordFive more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestland mayor: Fox Glacier road will reopenThe mayor of Westland is confident the access road to Fox Glacier will reopen.24 Aug 10:46 AM
New ZealandMore than $500,000 of damage done to heavy machinery at West Cost mining siteThree big trucks, a fuel tanker, a loader and two or three diggers were smashed.21 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandBoulders plummet near bus, block Haast Pass highwayA big rockfall near Haast has closed an important alpine route.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-tech air ambulances rolled out$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.13 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandRoof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikesHigh winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.11 Aug 09:05 AM
New ZealandAre NZ helicopters safe enough? Crunch safety talks after series of high-profile crashesTransport Minister welcomes airline pilots' association offer of help.01 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Gloriavale child sex abuser 'deeply ashamed'Revelations come after a long legal battle.31 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandMonster waves over 10m expected to thrash west coastLarge waves in addition to king tides will make for some gnarly wave action.31 Jul 09:26 AM
