New Zealand‘We turned our waka around’: Tā Tipene O’Regan tells the Ngāi Tahu story'We should be dreaming about what we can be as a people, as a nation.'24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner probes death of Kaikōura toddler at after-hours clinic revealing 'systemic failures'Everly Dunfoy, 3, died in April 2019 and a Coroner has revealed how and why.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on State Highway 8 drops to 50km/h after several serious crashesAgency fears motorists may disregard new speed limit through Mackenzie Basin.24 Jul 09:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweightOtherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.24 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandElderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attackThe man was taking photos when he was attacked and remains in hospital.24 Jul 12:20 AM
Travel newsToy gun in carry-on bag missed in security screening sparks alert, holds up Jetstar flightThe flight was about to leave for Christchurch when the man was removed from the flight.23 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandSunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Offensive, demeaning': The mayor, the TV star and a car-crash interviewIndependent review finds mayor breached code of conduct for use of n-word.23 Jul 09:43 PM
New Zealand‘Surfing saved my life’: How an ex-meth addict uses the ocean to help others recoverCharity takes to the waves to help turn lives around.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderReality TV contestant kicked off US show after killing, eating protected weka bird in NZStarving contestant apologises for eating bird; DoC says the incident is 'unacceptable'.23 Jul 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Brief respite': Temperatures set to climb 'well above average' by end of weekRise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.23 Jul 06:01 AM
New ZealandNZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accidentThe New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.23 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The mammoth cost of removing and burying beached whalesNew Zealand is a hotspot for strandings, with more than 5000 recorded since 1840.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA looks at drastic speed cuts for State Highway 8 after serious crashesTransport Minister demands NZTA briefing following multiple SH8 incidents.22 Jul 09:54 AM
New Zealand‘Rug up warm’: Overnight temps to plummet as low as –5C, widespread frosts forecastMultiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.22 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandHouses evacuated as blaze burns in Canterbury High Country, battle to continue tomorrowTwo helicopters are helping to fight the fire.22 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandUnder-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals todayOrana Wildlife Trust Board says a ‘thorough review’ is underway.22 Jul 02:17 AM
New ZealandArrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBDA man is facing a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.21 Jul 08:20 PM
New ZealandGiraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before openingOrana Wildlife Park said the giraffe died from an 'unsurvivable condition'.21 Jul 08:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharingWith fulltime-in-the-office no longer the norm, workers need to ask for what suits them.20 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelThe South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winterRug up and disconnect from the world.19 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex workerPeter Stevens was jailed for almost 6 years for raping a sex worker by stealth.19 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandAnaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third manA third man has been charged in relation to the alleged 2021 South Canterbury murder.19 Jul 02:55 AM
New ZealandBlack ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolledIt's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.19 Jul 12:38 AM
TravelRecord demand to visit NZ city in winter spurs airline to add 250 extra flightsThis is the 13th year the airline has increased capacity over winter due to demand.19 Jul 12:28 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Edgeware fire: Four people injured at property known by policeA resident on the street said a stabbing occurred at the same property earlier this year.18 Jul 05:55 PM
New Zealand'Lacerated by glass': Tourist bus crash victims were in NZ for World Choir GamesAustralian traveller says poor conditions made for a scary drive.18 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandCould this be New Zealand’s next dark sky reserve?The area could join six other communities in New Zealand with dark sky accreditation.17 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandChristchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has diedJohn Truman, affectionately known as 'Radio Ron', was a well-known city identity.17 Jul 09:10 PM
TalanoaFrank Film: How Tusiata Avia becomes voice of NZ Pasifika'I was writing about race and justice – and why wouldn’t I be?'17 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe $1.25 trillion nest egg: Who will Baby Boomers leave it to?Estate planners say Kiwis don't need to be wealthy to leave a bequest to a charity.16 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen damNicholson is urging people to be aware of risks when skating outdoors.16 Jul 08:55 PM
Travel5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short breakNZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.16 Jul 06:00 AM
