New ZealandSouthern wizard fires up: 'Town doesn't deserve me'Noel Peterson, Bluff's 'green wizard', steps back after a disappointing election defeat.06 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandNZ faces ‘extreme fire risk’ as temperatures rise across countryUV levels are also extreme while strong winds predicted to gust up to 150km/h.06 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandRoad closed, two critical following Canterbury two-vehicle crashTwo people in critical condition and another seriously injured were taken to hospital. 06 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under controlThe fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.06 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandPolice believe trio missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook are deadPolice believe evidence found on mountain suggests a triple tragedy.06 Dec 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Weekend of two halves': 140km/h gales to batter central NZ, south braces for wind and rainTemperatures are set to return to normal after a week of hot, muggy nights.05 Dec 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regionsOPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnightCrews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island. 05 Dec 06:27 AM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Memorial service planned for man missing on Aoraki Mt CookKurt Blair is one of the three climbers presumed to have suffered a fatal fall.05 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Search remains on hold amid strong windsThree climbers have been missing since Monday and are presumed dead from a fatal fall. 04 Dec 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fastIt comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread. 04 Dec 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller confession: A prison yard bombshell and the jailbirds’ crusade to find a bodyKurt Bayer reports on a dramatic twist to Christchurch real estate agent’s horror murder.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreat New Zealand Road Trip: Best of our Nine Questions with notable New ZealandersWe rounded up 12 notable (and one honorary) New Zealanders for our Nine Questions With...04 Dec 03:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCapturing a killer: How murdered woman's phone led police to her shallow graveTop cop lifts the lid on Yanfei Bao murder probe - and reveals how they got their man. 04 Dec 06:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Slain agent's partner says justice has been done after Chinese national found guilty of murderThe case against Tinjun Cao was described by the Crown as an ‘absolute slam dunk’.04 Dec 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely shattered': Friends, family of climber missing on Mt Cook pay tributeThe search for the three foreigners will not be able to continue until tomorrow.04 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandPilot whales refloated in Tasman’s Golden Bay after 'heroic' rescue effortsSurviving pilot whales were refloated after becoming stranded multiple times.04 Dec 04:34 AM
New ZealandSummer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30CMetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.04 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandAoraki Mt Cook search: Police reveal grave concerns for missing climbersThe three climbers are believed to have suffered a fatal fall.03 Dec 11:28 PM
New ZealandSecond Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fearsThe chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.03 Dec 09:49 PM
SportRugby stars not instructed to seek name suppression, says RPA chiefSevu Reece admits wilful damage charge, granted discharge; alcohol issues addressed.03 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandOxford baby death: Woman charged with neglect after infant's deathTwo-month-old Kevin Chen died on August 5. 03 Dec 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.03 Dec 07:09 PM
New ZealandFour more pilot whales die after re-stranding in Golden BayThis is the third time the whales have re-stranded in as many days. 03 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandWhat I learned after two weeks on the road in NZ (plus best town and other awards)Shayne Currie's greatest hits from his Great New Zealand Road Trip.03 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandAoraki Mt Cook rescue: Missing climbers named, fears of fatal fallThe men were visiting New Zealand from America and Canada when they went missing. 03 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandKorean ski champs crash: Fourth person dies in hospital months laterThe fourth person died yesterday after being in hospital since the crash in August.03 Dec 12:03 AM
Sport'I'm embarrassed and so, so sorry': Sevu Reece sidesteps conviction after Cup Day disgraceA sportsman who admitted taking a car can now be named after his case was determined.02 Dec 11:18 PM
New Zealand'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
New Zealand'I was hoping he’d get up': Trainer speaks at inquest into charity boxer's death Early into fight, it was clear Kain Parsons' opponent had more power, inquest hears.02 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandClimbers missing on Aoraki/Mt Cook: Weather continues to hamper search effortThe climbers didn't arrive for their prearranged transport at 8.30am yesterday. 02 Dec 07:05 PM
New Zealand80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farmWe’ve heard a lot about H1N1. Should we be worried about this other strain?02 Dec 06:31 PM
