New ZealandTimaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than RarotongaParts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.04 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandWater tragedy: Child dies after boat flips, police launch inquiryA second child remains in a serious condition after the boat flipped with five on board.04 Apr 02:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Easter chaos in Queenstown after bars close at midnightPeople could be seen climbing trees and damaging lampposts.03 Apr 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrouble in paradise: Seaside hotspot struggles as Covid bitesKaikōura tour operators worried as winter looms.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHold tight: Tourist recovery '3-4 years' awayTourism Minister has grim outlook for NZ.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRapist jailed for 15 years - Crown to appeal for longer sentenceCrown argued preventive detention should be imposed; rapist sentenced to 15 years' jail.02 Apr 07:59 PM
New ZealandSugar dating warning: Woman says she was raped by sugar daddyIndustry leaders have one recommendation about sugar dating: Don't do it.02 Apr 07:30 PM
New ZealandTeen refugee's honour beating live-streamed by own family"She was hit so many times she couldn't tell police even an approximate number of blows."02 Apr 07:01 PM
New ZealandStudent airlifted out of Hopkins Valley after suffering medical event on school tripStudent rescued by helicopter from Hopkins Valley after locator beacon alerted at 7.30pm.02 Apr 09:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi cop calls woman 'skank' and shoves man to the groundPolice confirmed they are now investigating the officer's actions.01 Apr 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSome will die: Child eating disorders skyrocket, desperate mum begging for more helpMum of eating disorder patient says there is not enough help, petitions Govt.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer MP Colin King to shear againKing reckons politics could do with some of the passion and camaraderie of shearing.01 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Weighed heavily': Home detention for driver in fatal crash which killed twoAnnika Natalie Ludlow, 19, appeared in the Oamaru District Court today.01 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandChrist's College apologises for treatment of former studentsAn ex-student told the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care about bullying at the school.01 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandTell us everything: 'Dodgy' funeral home claims under investigationThe Funeral Directors Association looks at claims of 'dodgy' directors, calls for evidence31 Mar 11:38 PM
Travel'A lot of competition': Queenstown accommodation for less than $20 a nightThe NZ Hostel Association says prices are down about 50 per cent.31 Mar 11:31 PM
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New ZealandTowering inferno: Homeowners win $12m lawsuitAdventure park chairlift helped spread fire, judge found.31 Mar 09:57 PM
New ZealandRampage at Dunedin council: Death threats alleged against judge, lawyerWhen declined bail, the man erupted, making a derogatory comment about the judge.31 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandThree people seriously assaulted outside Christchurch barThe incident occurred in the early hours of March 21 outside the Cruz bar on Victoria St.31 Mar 06:04 PM
New ZealandChris Lynch: Is the state buying off media independence?It follows the announcement New Zealand has joined the Media Freedom Coalition.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent suspended after 'humiliating' filming incident at Canterbury high schoolA student has been suspended from a Methven school after an 'incredibly serious' incident.31 Mar 12:38 AM
New ZealandPizza factory fire: Blaze not being treated as suspiciousBlaze is causing a lot of smoke that might be toxic, authorities say.31 Mar 12:23 AM
New ZealandSalvation: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened - hardest hit regions getting priorityThe fund was established in 2017 and last allocated money in 2019.31 Mar 12:00 AM
Super Rugby'I've been patient': Scott Robertson lifts lid on coaching future amid $465m dealIn the final year of his contract, Scott Robertson want to make sure of his opportunities.30 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandMisogynistic billboard from 2000s reappearsThe sign advertises a Southland Stags game to be played on September 25 against Manawatu.30 Mar 09:22 PM
Media and marketingHow it all went so wrong for Unfiltered's Jake MillarJake Millar's jaw-dropping story has entered rough territory.30 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandPower bills set to rise in SouthAurora is trying to recoup costs for planned infrastructure upgrades.30 Mar 08:23 PM
New ZealandOld Foodstuffs building to be turned into schoolThe estimated $25 million development will open in 2023.30 Mar 06:46 PM
New ZealandPike River families say police told them charges were likelyIt comes as the deadline for completion of the investigation was pushed out to October.30 Mar 06:20 PM
New Zealand'Gone in an instant': Truck driver to pay $15k after killing friendThe driver reversed over his mate at a truck stop in October 2019.30 Mar 05:29 PM
TravelAsk the experts: Kiwi kids share holiday picksSee NZ holiday hotspot towns through the eyes of the experts - the kids who live there.30 Mar 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': SPCA investigating possible fatal poisoning of family's 3 catsThe cats, Murray, Grace and Breeze, were euthanised just days apart.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBooked out baches: Kiwis rush for Easter escapeBookabach homes in New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs have booked out for this weekend.30 Mar 04:00 PM