New ZealandBeaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.20 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandTemperatures reach 33C with hot, muggy nights to last past ChristmasMetService forecasts a showery Christmas Day in the Super City with a high of 26C20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seizedNine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.20 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandHow Christchurch mum died in Aussie detention centre - Coroner probes mental health careLeah Porter was awaiting deportation from Aussie after prison sentence when she died.19 Dec 10:31 PM
PropertyEx-All Black Aaron Smith sells his luxury Dunedin homeFour-bedroom renovated home boasts impressive water views.19 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandSouthland shark attack: Victim faces 'long recovery'The culprit is believed to be a sevengill shark.19 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandGore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance videoBen Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.19 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandConvicted killer of Christchurch teen declined paroleConnor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.19 Dec 03:04 AM
New ZealandThree times the limit: Dunedin driver crashes into wallThe arrested man had a no-alcohol condition on his licence, police say.19 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandR&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ oppositionThe decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.18 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'It makes you feel less alone': How to deal with grief at ChristmasA Christmas initiative helps families remember those loved ones who have died.18 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandForecaster signals hot, sticky nights in lead-up to Christmas across northern NZIt was a sticky 18.6C night in Auckland with more uncomfortable, humid days to follow18 Dec 09:40 PM
New ZealandDrug-trafficking ring allegedly imported meth, cocaine in ready-to-eat meals to NZDrugs arrived in instant noodle packets, car parts and emergency kits.18 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandCrews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmillThe boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.18 Dec 05:30 PM
New Zealand'All consuming': Farming family's 20-year battle with Govt over land errorFifth-generation farmers at wits' end over long-running boundary botch up.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Head boy comes out as gay during powerful school prizegiving speechHarry Dynes hopes others will take inspiration from his speech.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlenheim gymnastics coach and sex offender Gregory Pask pleads guilty to nearly 30 chargesPolice believe there may be more victims.18 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandParagliding accident: Emergency services rush to helpHato Hone St John are treating a patient at scene of accident.17 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It's pretty scary': Residents on edge after spate of suspicious firesTwo properties less than 100m apart were hit by suspicious fire overnight.17 Dec 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Race against the clock': Time is ticking for newborn who needs urgent surgeryAmelia Duran-Araya was born with a serious condition that will threaten brain development.17 Dec 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare person': Queenstown crash victim was Royalburn Station's head butcherVictim of a fatal car crash near Queenstown was a head butcher and 'master charcutier'.17 Dec 04:34 AM
New ZealandMystery disappearance: Coroner rules 22yo dead, but cause and circumstances remain unknownBates went out to buy cigarettes on February 11, 2018 and was never seen again.17 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds Te Anau red parachute flares flaresThree red parachute flares were reported around Te Anau township and Dome Island.17 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighters contain ammonia leak from ship at Lyttelton HarbourThree fire crews have been called to the wharf, where the chemical leak was reported.16 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandMatty Thunder’s plot to import cocaine thwarted by policeMan joked about buying a petrol station on the way to retrieve cocaine from a ship.16 Dec 08:15 PM
New Zealand'It's horrible': Top detective vows to keep searching for Yanfei BaoChristchurch real estate agent was last seen alive on July 19.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car crash in Gibbston ValleyA two-car crash has killed one person and left another in a serious conditition.15 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandDunedin drink driver sent to jail over head-on collisionA father and son were trapped in the wreckage 'for a considerable amount of time'.15 Dec 09:08 PM
New ZealandClass action launched claiming EQC underpaid victimsIt is alleged EQC switched from settling claims based on repair cost to a cheaper option.15 Dec 07:35 PM
PropertyOwn a slice of history: One of Southland’s oldest homes for saleThe heritage-protected cottage is on Riverton’s main street.15 Dec 04:45 PM
New ZealandTemperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so farDunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.15 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandFinding Roo: Christchurch pup's dramatic tale of survival after falling from back of uteChristmas came early for the Nichol family when they were reunited with Roo.15 Dec 02:53 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail contractors will ‘demobilise’ staff after ferry project axedJob losses are expected after the Government canned a mega-ferry project for Cook Strait.14 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandCourt rules Gloriavale top 'shepherd' liable for any breaches against former workersEmployment Court Chief Judge very clear on who is the employer of former sect workers.14 Dec 10:30 PM
