New Zealand‘Couldn’t see how nobody had been killed’: Holidaymakers shaken after tree hits campervanLarge tree fell during wild storm last night. 26 Jan 11:03 PM
New Zealand‘More isolated than ever’: School’s struggle as it awaits $650k jettyConstruction of a new Waitaria Bay jetty will start mid-2025.26 Jan 09:19 PM
New Zealand‘Unexplained’ death of Queenstown woman under investigationPolice cannot yet say how the woman died but are investigating and appealing for info.25 Jan 08:23 PM
PropertyNew Zealand’s cheapest suburbs: Where to buy a house for less than $500,000The city with the most property bargains revealed.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandSingle-vehicle crash closes SH1 near Kaiapoi, two people injuredTraffic diversions are currently in place.25 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after crash with truck in ChchMotorists are being told to take an alternative route and expect delays. 25 Jan 03:39 AM
New ZealandDisgraced car dealer sent customer photos of excrement & genitaliaThe ex-dealer has had multiple rulings made against him by a vehicle disputes tribunal.24 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandA perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accidentWe still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little 24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMilitary medals among items stolen in spate of Canterbury burglariesThree separate incidents have been reported in the region since the start of the year. 24 Jan 05:57 AM
New ZealandMedical supplies taken from air ambulance recovered in ‘trove of stolen items’Police recovered the medical items in Dunedin.24 Jan 02:48 AM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandBody of missing teenage swimmer found on Christchurch beachThe 19-year-old male went missing about 3pm yesterday.23 Jan 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumSportTiny town’s biggest sporting day in 120 years as it hosts Super Rugby’s greatest rivalryTiny Canterbury town of Kirwee counts down to kickoff between the Crusaders and Blues.23 Jan 08:05 PM
PoliticsGovt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next weekChristopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.23 Jan 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary WeekendWarm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.23 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeWoman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hourShe told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.23 Jan 06:00 AM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New Zealand‘With a heavy heart’: End of an era for Winter Games NZOrganisers say adverse economic conditions have impacted its financial viability. 23 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandNudist draws ire of seaside community with ads for naked walking groupsNot everyone in Kaka Point is pleased with Lloyd Bonnar's idea of freedom.23 Jan 12:59 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check. 22 Jan 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companiesWho are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New South Island Minister a welcome boost for underappreciated MainlandersEDITORIAL: New minister says he will bring a loud voice to the people of the south.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash in CanterburyA second person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.22 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandSearch warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawlThe 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.22 Jan 02:43 AM
World'Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inaugurationMichael McCarrigan said the inauguration was like the coronation of a king or queen.22 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandPrestigious boys' college cancels centenary celebrations amid sex abuse allegationsA former staff member faces 11 charges of sexual abuse against four boys.22 Jan 01:06 AM
New ZealandFaint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles onPlans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.21 Jan 11:39 PM
CrimeSupermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attackGeorge Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coronerCoroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.21 Jan 04:00 PM
Travel newsAir NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to OzMittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.21 Jan 07:07 AM
New Zealand501 deportee loophole: Sex offender rejoins NZ community with no oversightThe man spent 15 months in an Australian prison before starting a 'suspended sentence'.21 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.21 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather January 21st -22ndMetService severe weather January 21st -22nd. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandHope for stranded pilot whales in Golden BayUp to 30 pilot whales came ashore near Pakawau on Saturday.20 Jan 10:27 PM
