Criminal charges laid after boat's dramatic beaching
Crew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAustralasia
Pilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperwork
Pilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.
Mob descends on Queenstown while cops probe assault
Police probe brutal one-punch assault outside Christchurch bar.
Australia resumes one-way travel bubble with New Zealand
Australia's suspension of quarantine-free flights from New Zealand has been lifted.
Supply squeeze? What rules in Europe could mean for NZ's Covid vaccine
New EU controls on Covid vaccine exports could mean there are not as many doses for NZ.
Underarm 40 years on: 'What a stupid way to finish a great game'
Kiwi batsman reveals his on-field view of infamous sporting moment.
Water rescue: Teen hero sacrificed herself only to be saved by another hero
Northland rescuer says he was in right place at the right time.
Former Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers stroke
Sir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.
Mongrel Mob gang descends on Christchurch
Police say they are aware of the gang's gathering.
The countries that handled pandemic the worst revealed
A new study reveals NZ handled the pandemic the best - but some countries failed.
Garden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the south
North Island members moving south, and bikies are descending on Christchurch this weekend.
Lightning strikes logs causing fire in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the fire on Levels Valley Rd at about 12.30pm.
NZ comes top in international research on Covid response
While Aucklanders get tested, new research has backed NZ's Covid response.
Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old mansion
Owners 'devastated' by early-morning blaze.
'It's just so disorganised': Health boss apologises to Northlanders for long waits
Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.
Pinched: Trike thieves strike
Police alert after specialised tricycle stolen from charity.
'We couldn't believe our eyes': Northland car surfer risks death
"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."
NZ's first rodeo related prosecution: Farmer fined for animal cruelty
Northland farmer Derek Robinson avoided a court imposed ban related to rodeo activities.
Local Focus: Founder reflects on opera school and Opera Week success
Future looks bright for Whanganui opera. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Conversation: Covid work revolution has increased digital overload
The Conversation: Are too many online meetings and notifications getting you down?
Severe wind warning for Hawke's Bay
A severe wind warning is in place from Tuesday afternoon.
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Brothers accused of threatening to kill Northland police officers remanded in custody
Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
Leigh Hart: A laugh over beer and chips
Comedian Leigh Hart talks through his journey to becoming a beer and chips magnate.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Rātana without politicians a welcome break
It will be a different Rātana event at the end of the month with no politicians.
Air care: Taking to the skies with the Flying Doctors
The service is getting busier - and more expensive to run.
WW2 veteran remembered: A century of cricket, tanks, and yarns
Kurt Bayer remembers Alan Burgess, the world's oldest living first-class cricketer.
WW2 veteran and NZ's oldest first-class cricketer dies
Alan Burgess passed away last night, aged 100.
Watch: Shark surprise in Northland rockpool
"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."
Gang land: Garden City simmers with rising gang tension
Trouble has been brewing in Christchurch with new gangs setting up in town.
Te Papa biggest buys revealed
NZ's national museum spends around $3m a year on new works - but what are the top 5?
Police warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
'Horror' as island fire threatens world's rarest tree
Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.