New ZealandPopular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifelineThe beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.14 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain to lash North Island, tornadoes possible, forecasters warnThe top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.14 May 07:52 PM
New ZealandChristchurch school in lockdown as armed police surround house; reports of man with gunOne person has been taken to hospital.14 May 02:43 AM
New Zealand'A pain in the butt with purpose': Scooter safari to cross Southern AlpsThey’ll be covering the 250km from Christchurch to Hokitika - on 50cc mopeds.13 May 07:49 PM
New ZealandNZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scamThe victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.13 May 08:37 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidenceThe inquest is in its third and final week.13 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandMan accused of secretly filming young Christchurch women in their homes appears in courtA 56-year-old man is currently facing 16 charges relating to the young women.13 May 02:45 AM
New ZealandPro-Palestine protester arrested after climbing onto Christchurch council roofPolice negotiators were called in to deal with the woman.13 May 02:11 AM
New Zealand‘Totally saved my life’: Surfing legend saved by defibrillatorUntil this year, there was no defibrillator at the surf school in Christchurch.12 May 10:14 PM
New ZealandMama Hooch sexual assaults: Police receive fresh complaints, survivor not surprisedPolice said there had been three more complaints, but could not give details.12 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandGreen light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?Brothel zones in Queenstown and Wānaka could be extended.12 May 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Our angel': Mother of teenager killed in house fire pays tribute'She always has been, and always will be, our angel. I was proud to be her mum.'12 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
Personal FinanceThe parent trap: How non-payers of child support get round the IRDSome unpaid child support dates back 30 years yet the IRD has still not collected.12 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overwhelming love': Jaimee Lupton and her newborn daughter NoaJaimee Lupton and Zuru's Nick Mowbray aim to raise $1 million to share the baby love.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpace storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.11 May 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLet the music play: The top 10 Kiwi tunes you’re hearing at the supermarketWhat are we hearing, why and does it even matter?10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional tributes left at scene of Burnham fire that killed teenage girlLizzy Marvin, 16, died after a fire ravaged a property on Toanui St.09 May 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti advocate cycles South Island for sexual assault awarenessGisborne's Tricia Walsh joined journey with no training, driven by personal abuse history.09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New Zealand'Botched-up police job': Lachie Jones' dad disputes timeline around son's deathPaul Jones believes his son was murdered.09 May 05:05 AM
New ZealandColdest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on wayMetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.09 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandShocking video: Wrong-way motorway driver crashes into elderly coupleThe cars were both badly damaged in the crash.08 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandCreative support or commercial success – the Arts Centre caught in the middleFrank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds.08 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandPower warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for AucklandAuckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.08 May 10:29 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in fire at Burnham military camp was teenage girlFirefighters found the teenage girl in one of the bedrooms after entering the property.08 May 09:23 AM
New ZealandPerson killed, three hurt in fire at Burnham military campInvestigators on the scene after army camp property gutted by fatal fire.08 May 04:14 AM
Travel newsRough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.08 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Detective would have done things differentlyDavid Kennelly said 'In hindsight, we should have locked the scene down'.08 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandConcrete truck driver trapped after crash on road to AkaroaFirefighters worked to free the driver after the crash this morning.07 May 10:08 PM
NRLHow US President Joe Biden cost NZ a second NRL teamHow White House geo-politics spoiled plans for a Christchurch NRL team.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returnsNationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.06 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki leads trans protest in ChristchurchAngry scenes as Tamaki's group was met by a counter-protest.06 May 12:59 AM
