New ZealandChristchurch school closes for earthquake strengtheningSchool buildings all around the country have been deemed earthquake-prone.20 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandTattooist faces jail for groping clientA man has been accused of groping a woman while he tattooed her in Invercargill.20 Mar 08:27 PM
Kahu'We want the company to make a public apology'Iwi talk of sadness at desecration of site by their own whānau.20 Mar 05:55 PM
New ZealandCoroner dismisses 'heartbroken' parents' suspicion car fall victim was pushedNicole Morris died of a head injury after falling from a car seven years ago.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandImage shows missing Dunedin man on day of disappearanceThe image of Jon, 44, was taken on Castle St on Tuesday last week.20 Mar 05:02 AM
TravelChristchurch's best bars to escape the winter chillWith cold weather on the horizon, here are seven bars to get cosy in Christchurch.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiller released from prison after just five monthsBrodie Champion was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to manslaughter.20 Mar 01:08 AM
New ZealandStranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.19 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandChristchurch man behind porn sites jailed for 14 years in USChristchurch sex trafficker gets 14 years in American prison.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunkerWild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.19 Mar 07:27 PM
TravelWhy Bluff is the surprising new hot spot you must visitEleven reasons to visit Bluff in 2024. We bet number eight will surprise you.19 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor caught drink-driving in Queenstown seven times the legal limitThe man has been refused a discharge without conviction.19 Mar 04:54 PM
New ZealandMum's mysterious death: Alcohol-induced fall led to fatal head injuryPolice and a pathologist say Heather Foote's death was an accident.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice announce $100k reward in unsolved disappearancePolice are focusing their investigation on a small group as part of the cold case.19 Mar 08:45 AM
New ZealandProbe launched after fishing boat runs aground on Canterbury beachClam boat beached in early hours of the morning.19 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandSea lion pup numbers exceed expectationsDunedin’s annual breeding season pup counts have set records in three consecutive years.18 Mar 10:45 PM
New Zealand70 rare artworks with South Island connections to go up for auctionPieces by Sir Grahame Sydney, Bill Sutton and Ralph Hotere are set to fetch millions.18 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandCowboy’s Paradise owner denies cannabis bunkerPolice raided Wild West-themed property in 2019.18 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandSelf-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer diesAllan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.18 Mar 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisIs fan ownership the key to NRL success in the South Island?OPINION: Paul Lewis examines the feasibility of fan ownership in the South Island NRL bid.18 Mar 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale childrenAt least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.18 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandJessica Boyce homicide: Police to release fresh information on Cold Case TV showInvestigators are releasing new information on woman's disappearance.17 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandWeather: Coldest morning of the year heralds week of chilly nightsThe sun has shone for St Patrick's Day festivities, but cool nights lie ahead.17 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandStudents go green for St Patrick’s DayMusic sounded throughout Castle St as groups of revellers gathered outside flats.17 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandNew GP practice Cardrona Doctors to help meet growing needCardrona Doctors is the creation of a GP with over 30 years’ experience working in Oamaru.16 Mar 08:02 PM
Super RugbyHighlanders beaten by BrumbiesThe Brumbies overcame a halftime deficit to beat the Highlanders16 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandLakehouse tenants to go above and beyond for St Patrick’s Day partyOrganisers expect about 10,000 people to come and go throughout the day.15 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandPrince William pays tribute to Christchurch terror victimsRoyal praises Kiwis for supporting mosque shooting victims on fifth anniversary.15 Mar 09:18 PM
New ZealandSerial drink driver rammed and killed 29 lambs as Cyclone Gabrielle loomedShe was abusive to attending police and to shepherds on the scene attempting to help her.15 Mar 08:54 PM
New ZealandAn avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainsidePierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.15 Mar 08:00 PM
SailGPSailGP Christchurch: Burling confirmed; Outteridge hints at new roleBurling will be back at the wheel in SailGP's return to New Zealand next week15 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why we must never forget the Christchurch terror attacksEDITORIAL: Yesterday marked five years since 51 people were murdered at Friday prayer.15 Mar 04:00 PM
