New ZealandMinister to meet with Teaching Council following ‘serious misconduct’ by disgraced teacherTeacher at private school had sexual relationship with 16-year-old student.07 Jul 02:38 AM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured in ChristchurchEmergency services rushed the person to hospital at around 11pm last night.06 Jul 07:10 PM
New ZealandThe $33.5m Lotto mystery: What happens if no one claims it?Lucy Fullarton said Lotto has a robust process around how they find their winners.06 Jul 12:55 AM
New Zealand'Racist eggings' escalate to arson attack on refugeesA Syrian family has faced eggings and abuse since they moved into their home at Mosgiel.06 Jul 12:17 AM
KahuIwi files High Court review over vehicle ban on Marlborough coastIwi files judicial review proceedings in the High Court in relation to the council bylaw.05 Jul 09:19 PM
New ZealandStudent speaks out after being groomed by school teacherThe student who was groomed by her teacher when she was only 16-year-olds speaks out.05 Jul 06:11 AM
New ZealandProminent South Islander allegedly indecently assaulted six girls across 20 yearsThe complainants were aged between 9 and 17 at the time of the alleged offending.04 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandCows killed after being hit by a truckPolice said it's not clear at this stage whether any people are injured.04 Jul 08:48 PM
New ZealandEpic 12-hour rescue mission saves two climbers from Remarkables ‘blizzard’Two under-prepared climbers on The Remarkables have been rescued.04 Jul 01:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Mysterious 'loud bang' rattles windows, shakes homes in CanterburyLocals on social media reported their windows rattling from the sound of the bang.03 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandRogue hunters in rural Canterbury shoot family's catThe incident happened a week after the region’s cat-killing competition.03 Jul 10:16 PM
New ZealandFine, frosty days offer short-lived respite after windy, snowy start to school holsMetService forecasts mostly cloudy conditions, isolated showers clearing in Akld today.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll harbour bridge lanes reopen after 'severe' wind gusts, reduce speed limits remainWind speeds in Super City forecast to reach 90km/h - Warnings of downed trees, power cuts.03 Jul 04:31 AM
New ZealandJoyriding kids go on crime spreeThree children - two under 14 - led police on a wild chase around Dunedin.03 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandThe ratepayers facing increases of more than 23 per centWest Coast ratepayers now face among the biggest rates increases in the country.01 Jul 10:12 PM
New ZealandSnow, icy conditions bring chaos to southern roadsIce and snow are causing chaos on southern roads this morning.01 Jul 09:27 PM
New ZealandFestival's AI mascot merges science and creativityFestival organisers are aiming to open up discussion about AI image generation and art.01 Jul 12:38 AM
New Zealand$30k fraud for fake appointments; money spent on food and cigarettesSarah Morris fraudulently claimed 176 vouchers, obtaining $30k, from Te Whatu Ora.30 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandRapist declined parole for second timeA Dunedin rapist is deemed as having a high risk of violent reoffending.30 Jun 08:44 PM
TravelJuly school holidays: The South Island’s best family-friendly travel activitiesTe Wam30 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest alleged burglar after large amount of jewellery recoveredThe 26-year-old man appeared in Christchurch District Court this morning.30 Jun 12:52 AM
New ZealandRangiora homicide: Woman pleads not guilty to being an accessory after man’s alleged murderRichard Leman's dismembered body was found inside the boot of a parked car.29 Jun 09:31 PM
New Zealand'Callous act': Woman scams elderly victims for moneySamantha Kerri Scott faces a raft of charges for her crimes.28 Jun 08:55 PM
New Zealand‘What if they were armed?’: Chamber slams police resourcing after citizen's arrestLeeann Watson said there was empathy for police, but they are under-resourced.28 Jun 02:45 AM
New ZealandFire crews called to ‘moving’ slip on main road between Christchurch and AkaroaFire crews were called to the scene and contractors are clearing it up.27 Jun 09:37 PM
CrimePrisoner convicted of sexually violating cellmate claims injuries were self-inflictedHe has taken his fight against conviction to the Supreme Court, and lost.27 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Hell of a noise’: Air New Zealand flight aborted during take-offPassengers left feeling frightened after hearing 'banging and crashing'.26 Jun 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal review carried out into workplace culture at Southland’s mental health serviceThe review comes amid concerns about the safety of the service for staff and patients.26 Jun 10:53 PM
New ZealandMurderer, rapist alleges ‘serious assault’ at NZ’s toughest prisonMan who raped and murdered Chch woman Emma Agnew claims he was seriously assaulted in jail26 Jun 10:05 PM
KahuNgāi Tahu welcomes Māori council seat proposal as Tamaki Makaurau asks for feedback Iwi hopes more Māori seats become part of all councils in the future.26 Jun 07:18 PM
New ZealandWoman missing for eight weeks likely died within a day of last sighting, report findsShirley Warrington was found in dense bush eight weeks after she went missing.26 Jun 06:17 PM
EntertainmentAkaroa - New Zealand’s French ConnectionAkaroa wears its French history on its tricolor sleeve.26 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWaste company throwing kerbside recycling in with rubbish looks overseas for workersStaff shortages have forced rubbish collectors to dump recycling and rubbish in landfills.26 Jun 12:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Meat! Meat! Meat!' - Kids parade pest kills for shocked protestersScene comes after cat killing category reinstated at a South Island hunting competition.25 Jun 10:10 PM
