New ZealandPerson dies after emergency service call-out at New Brighton beachPerson found unresponsive in the water.13 Dec 07:34 PM
New ZealandYouth Crime: Data shows big increases in south Auckland and Canterbury, rife in Bay of PlentyOranga Tamariki's Ben Hannifan says there's been a 2 per cent national youth crime drop.13 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandArson charge for no-show Outram hermitJohn Russell Black, AKA Little John, contacted officials to say he could not attend court.13 Dec 01:19 AM
New ZealandJohn MacDonald: All I want for Christmas is a new Local Government MinisterOPINION: Nanaia Mahuta has blown it and I don’t believe a word she says anymore.12 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandRescue under way at Mt CookA person has sustained an injury and requires special assistance to get out.12 Dec 09:52 PM
CrimeMan who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prisonDaryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.12 Dec 05:44 PM
New ZealandPolice seek help finding two men after stabbing in Christchurch over weekendMan taken to Christchurch Hospital after being stabbed at beachside mall12 Dec 03:17 AM
New ZealandJohn MacDonald: Are our roads the worst they've ever been?OPINION: Have we got a broken roading system?11 Dec 11:53 PM
New ZealandChristchurch shooting: Residents enjoying Six60 concert when shots rang outStreet subjected to shooting for second night in a row.11 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandChristchurch police investigating after four homes shot atNo one was injured in the incidents, which police believe are connected.10 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandHoliday high? Forecasters optimistic for holidaysMeteorologists optimistic a ridge of high pressure might arrive just in time for Xmas.10 Dec 09:22 PM
New Zealand'He was there five minutes': Nurse frustrated by Health Minister's visitNurse 'ticked off' by Andrew Little’s recent visit to Southland Hospital ED.10 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandWoman in critical condition, man arrested after incident in InvercargillMan charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and attempted murder.09 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboardThe 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.09 Dec 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Outrage after Eagle Brewing Twitter account posts racist commentBrewery’s new owner says the company is not responsible for the post.09 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandCanterbury town stuck on a highway still feels ignoredThe Government has made safety improvements, but Woodend locals want more.09 Dec 02:34 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Three Waters is still a dog's breakfastOPINION: Nothing is going to stop the Government's water reforms.08 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandThe 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".08 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandLeft and right leaning Christchurch councillors square off over asset salesDiscussions are over easing the burden on ratepayers.08 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandFire crews at blaze in Christchurch buildingFour fire trucks are currently at the scene08 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to Christchurch paragliding accidentThe person was airlifted out after the incident on Summit Rd, Sumner.08 Dec 07:08 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Why I agree with baby blood decisionCompassion for parents ordered to hand over sick child to health authorities.08 Dec 12:36 AM
New ZealandQueenstown man arrested after crashing his car and involvement in assaultThe driver will appear in court tomorrow on several driving and drinking charges.07 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandDeal reached over Kawarau Gorge cycle trailPlans for a new cycle trail through the Kawerau Gorge have been greenlit.07 Dec 10:14 PM
New Zealand‘Here piggy piggy’: Man taunted officers while wading in lakeTransient man sentenced to four months in prison after taunting police in Queenstown.07 Dec 09:22 PM
New ZealandGangland: Senior Mongols figure jailed over gang pad deathHead Hunters associate died after fight at NY Eve party.07 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandPark assault: Teen allegedly sexually violated young womanThe 17-year-old faces seven charges following the incident.07 Dec 09:01 PM
Football World CupKiwi woman squeezes Italian reporter’s bottom while reporting from World Cup'He just told the whole Italian nation I squeezed his bum.'07 Dec 06:47 PM
New ZealandInsomniac photographer snaps 'pretty special' auroraDouglas Thorne couldn't sleep one night so he went for a drive.07 Dec 05:36 PM
New ZealandPolice officer who allegedly stole while at work appears in courtThe officer allegedly repeatedly stole money while at work, from as little as $20 to $300.07 Dec 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Depraved': Family friend jailed for sexually preying on young girl during art lessonsMan branded a 'demon' today by distraught mother.06 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandBig roading project kicks off after five deaths and 30 injuriesThe $41m Waimakariri project will tend to a dangerous stretch of State Highway 1.06 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandPolice seek identity of man linked to alleyway sex attackA young woman is believed to have been sexually assaulted near an alleyway.06 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandTeen appears in court charged with murdering dog-walkerBailey Messervy allegedly stabbed a dog-walker multiple times.06 Dec 10:21 PM