New Zealand40 years on, book about notorious kidnapping stirs up fresh controversyBook about impacts of teen girl's gunpoint abduction in 1983 stirs concern 38 years on.07 Apr 06:39 PM
New ZealandGang enforcer will do his time for bashing prospectHirini Te Runa's early release has been cancelled after he "conditioned" a cellmate.07 Apr 06:16 PM
New ZealandDad's anorexia fears: 'It's like you're sitting there watching your child die'A frustrated father says eating disorders in New Zealand are not getting enough attention07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman goes on hunger strike in MIQ after refusing Covid testPriszallia Hawkins says she's been kept 18 days in MIQ for refusing Covid test.07 Apr 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Get me a wine or I'll blow up this plane': Former Insta model's air rageHannah Pierson abused airline staff after being refused a wine.07 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandAt least 3000 Canterbury homeowners entitled to part of $300 million insurance payoutThe High Court found Southern Response had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct.07 Apr 12:55 AM
New Zealand'Real quirky one': Teens abandon makeshift BBQ causing fire at churchThe teens were cooking sausages but fled at the first sign of trouble.07 Apr 12:00 AM
SportWatch: Miracle try leaves rugby world in stitchesA try from an Otago club rugby game has stunned the internet, but was it legal?06 Apr 10:56 PM
TravelEpic adventures through the 'Trail Town'From deep forest to golden high country on the ever-improving trails around Hanmer Springs06 Apr 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper Rugby'Super round' scrapped: Plans for transtasman Super Rugby comp revealedThe transtasman travel bubble paves the way for a Super Rugby cross-over tournament.06 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandGiant tyre fire: Accused named for first timeEmergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.06 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandSaving History: Last-ditch attempt to prevent demolition of NG buildingThe historic warehouse has been on the knife-edge of planned demolition since 2012.06 Apr 07:38 PM
New ZealandClimbers killed in fall weren't exceeding their abilities - coronerConor Smith and Sarwan Chand died while attempting a route on the south of Marian Peak.06 Apr 07:06 PM
New ZealandQueenstown rejoices at transtasman bubble newsHotel room bookings filling up as flights from Australia are confirmed by airlines.06 Apr 06:52 PM
New ZealandRestoration of quake-damaged band rotunda nearly completeThe Thomas Edmonds Band Rotunda is open and back to its former glory06 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandTravel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'06 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured in crash between car and truckBoth people were taken to Timaru Hospital.06 Apr 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Transtasman bubble key to rebuilding - West Coast tourism bossA start date for the bubble is expected to be announced this afternoon.05 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury consent replacement raises concerns about nitratesOpponents to large Mid-Canterbury irrigation scheme say nitrate pollution is a concern.05 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandPolice watchdog investigating cop's behaviour at out-of-control partyAn officer was caught on camera shoving a man to the ground.05 Apr 07:36 PM
New Zealand'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviourA video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.05 Apr 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbySuper Rugby power rankings: 'Scenting blood' - unpacking Crusaders' big fallFor the Highlanders it was about teamwork. For the Crusaders a lesson in humility.05 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandNine crews continue to fight fire near FairlieNine crews are returning to reassess the situation this morning.04 Apr 08:21 PM
New ZealandMultiple fires in South Island: Strong winds preventing helicopters from deployingHedge fire spread to shed in Southland; crews now fighting vegetation fire in Fairlie too.04 Apr 03:31 AM
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
