New ZealandA rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absenceHis partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandSecond weekend whale stranding in South Island30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.18 Jan 08:58 PM
Property‘Buyers don’t have to overpay’ - the Kiwi housing market keeping everyone honest1000 more houses listed for sale.18 Jan 05:15 PM
New Zealand'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramperWith the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.17 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by vehicle in Christchurch Botanic GardensThe vehicle involved was found and impounded by police.17 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police officers perform powerful haka for slain colleague Lyn FlemingSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today.16 Jan 03:22 AM
New Zealand‘Apocalyptic like’: Midge swarms plague Christchurch residentsThe council's midge control includes planting 75,000 native plants since 2018.15 Jan 07:47 PM
New Zealand'You will regret it': Kidnapper's sinister words to woman who thought she would dieThe woman was kidnapped, strangled, and robbed by her ex-partner.15 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiller doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison deathDunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.15 Jan 04:04 AM
New ZealandA bag of coal and $50: Climate activist’s novel approach to paying court feeMahalski was one of five protesters charged with trespass over a 2021 protest.15 Jan 02:24 AM
Crime‘Furious and violent’: Masseuse assaulted in motel after refusing refundJudge calls attack 'sustained and gratuitous' over money dispute.14 Jan 05:01 AM
New ZealandNelson man found dead after ‘some time’ at home identified by police, cause of death a mysteryHe was found at his home on Suffolk Rd in Stoke on Friday, January 10. 14 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandIchthyosaur fossil reveals survival in NZ long after global extinctionIsolation helped NZ's ichthyosaurs survive longer; fossil offers clues to global extinction puzzle.14 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandScooter rider critically injured in crash with car in ChristchurchPolice have pleaded for motorists and the public to avoid the area.14 Jan 01:44 AM
New Zealand‘Our hearts are broken’: Family, friends pay tribute to 17yo killed in Canterbury crashDevastated mum says daughter's death an “incredible loss for so many people".14 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandHelicopter boss offers $10k reward for stolen medical supplies'Potentially a patient would die, if it's that critical.'13 Jan 06:32 PM
KahuHow a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham IslandFamily praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.13 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' awardA Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.13 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandQueenstown mechanic sentenced for fraud plans move to AustraliaJudge: 'Hope this is the last we’re going to see of you.'12 Jan 11:02 PM
New Zealand'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitressA drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.12 Jan 10:43 PM
New ZealandBig budget, small NZ town: Florence Pugh turns heads as Netflix films down southAn adaptation of a classic American novel is currently being filmed across NZ.12 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Family of orcas delight with 'amazing show'A woman fishing said orcas swimming in formation was the perfect start to the year.12 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandOrca pod surprises boaties in Hakana Bay, Marlborough SoundsOrca swam past boaties in Hakana Bay, Port Underwood Marlborough Sounds. Supplied / Vicky WiblinWatch11 Jan 11:40 PM
New ZealandBig swells axe Cook Strait ferry sailings as holidaymakers return for workBig swells and southeries cause headache for holiday-makers and those returning to work.11 Jan 07:53 PM
New Zealand‘Unexplained’: Police investigating man’s death in NelsonThe man's body appeared to have been at an address "for some time", police said.10 Jan 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Let’s go and see a band’: The lost art of pub rock50 years of pub rock and the icons keeping it alive.09 Jan 08:38 PM
New Zealand‘Apparently I have passed away’: Dunedin woman writes own death notice before dying on New Year’s DayBee Chittock suffered from a rare genetic condition.09 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuWhy Akaroa’s wastewater upgrade is crucial for harbour healthNew plant to cut Akaroa harbour sewage discharge from nine times a year to once every four years.08 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandDoC investigating after whales found dead, injured in KaikōuraA tour operator spotted an injured sperm whale in Kaikōura on December 29.08 Jan 07:17 AM
New ZealandWhere is Stewart Willis? Christchurch man vanishes, leaving cryptic note'Possible he's alive down there': Mystery of missing 63-year-old man remains unsolved.08 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandRecalled bathroom heaters linked to two house firesFire risk prompts ban on Serene wall-mounted bathroom heaters.07 Jan 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘I’m coming over': Mum’s horror as Kmart walkie-talkies invaded by creepy sex chatMother-of-two locks doors and calls cops after hearing sexual messages from toy.07 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandTen whales stranded at Farewell Spit, rescue underwayEight of ten stranded pilot whales alive; signs of previous beaching visible.07 Jan 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'07 Jan 04:00 PM
