New ZealandAgency under fire over Haast Pass closureThe agency is aiming to reopen the road for a single lane of light vehicles.25 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandJoyriding children crash stolen car on to train tracksThe three children were all aged under 14.25 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandMan decided to 'cut out the middleman' and got caughtMDMA package bound for man's home intercepted.25 Sep 08:52 PM
New Zealand‘It’s rough’: Queenstown residents sleeping in tentsThe resort town is still dealing with a severe shortage of accommodation.25 Sep 07:26 PM
New Zealand200 glaciers vanish in Southern AlpsOne of the main drivers of glacier change in the Southern Alps is ocean temperature.25 Sep 07:09 PM
New ZealandOil spill reported off coast of Banks PeninsulaCanterbury Regional Council is responding to an oil spill from a fishing vessel.25 Sep 08:04 AM
New Zealand'Mistake has been made': Police breath test passenger instead of driver in left-hand drive carA police spokesperson admitted the officer made a mistake.25 Sep 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait doesn’t rule out capital raise if asset sale falls throughCash-strapped Synlait Milk has DairyWorks up for sale.25 Sep 04:01 AM
New ZealandFarm accident: Worker trapped in feed-out machine for more than an hour flown to hospitalEmergency services rushed to rural property just before midday.25 Sep 01:30 AM
New Zealand‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopenedThe West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.24 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandPike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter lawCalls come after Whakaari/White Island charges were dismissed.24 Sep 07:42 PM
Silver FernsSilver Ferns beaten by second-string England sideDespite a brave comeback late in the fourth quarter, the Kiwis couldn't get on top.24 Sep 04:55 AM
New ZealandPlea to stay away from Queenstown cemeteryThe resort town is now in a 'transition period' for the next 28 days.23 Sep 07:32 PM
New ZealandWellington battered by heavy rain, state of emergency lifted for Queenstown and SouthlandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.23 Sep 04:23 AM
New ZealandSpecial filter sourced for Queenstown's Two Mile water supplyThe resort town’s residents may only face weeks, not months, of water-boiling pain.22 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandMental health patients being treated like criminals, mother saysShe says the level of care has fallen in the 17 years her schizophrenic son has needed it.22 Sep 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Significant, widespread impact': Damaging weather front looms for North IslandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failureQueenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.22 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
KahuWave 16 investment have seen whānau shift from state dependency to independenceWhānau Māori in Te Waipounamu are thriving as a result of direct commissioning.21 Sep 07:19 PM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainChief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.21 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainFire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.21 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandKaikōura boat tragedy: No charges over capsize that killed five, whale likely to blameFive people were killed in the incident last year.21 Sep 01:29 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South IslandSurface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.20 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandIPCA report: Force used to arrest 14yo 'reasonable' but police actions later deemed 'inadequate'Police were cleared of wrongdoing relating to the arrest.20 Sep 10:52 PM
New Zealand50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the mapIn half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.20 Sep 09:23 PM
VideoFocus: Large scrub fire near TwizelProperties have been evacuated after gale-force winds overnight caused the scrub fire to grow larger and spread. Video / George HeardWatch20 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandCash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the seaNow, woman is fundraising to save more crays from the pot.20 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Vegetation fire threatens buildings, closes state highwayFire and Emergency have sent units to tackle the blaze sending smoke across road.20 Sep 03:57 AM
New ZealandNelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms calloutMan indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.20 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandWhy this village has had a permanent boil-water notice since 1989Dovedale rural water supply is one of the most glaring issues for Tasman’s council.20 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandExplained: How today's big quake struck in a seismically ‘quiet’ areaOne of the largest quakes of 2023 struck in an area with low known levels of activity.20 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandDopey dealer snoozes through drug bustThe man was oblivious to police activity, asleep on his couch.19 Sep 11:54 PM
