New ZealandGrass fire in Twizel: Eighteen fire crews, four helicopters battle 5ha blazeFire and Emergency NZ first alerted to the fire at 3.42 and crews arrived 10 min later.17 Jan 04:08 AM
Black CapsWatch brutal blow: Cricket fan taken out by sixDunedin T20 produces best and worst fan catches of the summer.17 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandShell Bay, Banks Peninsula shipwreck: Salvage underway almost four months after fishing boat ran agroundSalvage work hasn’t been plain-sailing, with a small fire breaking out onboard the vessel.17 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandMan charged with causing death of school librarian following crashThe woman and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.16 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandCouncillor hits back after diners given spray bottles for 'aggressive' seagullsOne woman in Dunedin is determined to stand up for the notoriously pesky seagull.16 Jan 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Unable to cope': Farmers increasingly under pressureIsolation, long hours, adverse weather taking their toll on farmers, says support trust.16 Jan 06:32 AM
New Zealand'How can they sleep at night?': Baby Ru's family searching for answers nearly three months onBaby Ru's family saved a spot for him at the table for their first Christmas without him.15 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandGovt committed to Dunedin hospital, but $30m boost up in the airThe Government has not confirmed honouring its $30 million election pledge.15 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandSchool librarian killed in crash ‘known for her good humour and laughter’The librarian and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.15 Jan 09:48 PM
New Zealand'They chase people for chips': Seagulls such a menace diners given spray bottlesA restaurant arms its customers with spray bottles to dispel the persistent gulls.15 Jan 07:21 PM
KahuOpinion: Getting to 60 gave me the feeling that I had beaten the oddsTuring 60 was a big deal for Anaru Eketone.15 Jan 05:45 PM
New ZealandPenguin helped back to the wild after waddling into Ōamaru service stationThe store did not give the unusual visitor an icy reception.15 Jan 05:21 AM
GolfKiwi golfing icons return to home turf for NZ OpenThe tournament at Millbrook Resort tees off in late February.15 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly set fire to property and critically injured one personTwo people were injured following the blaze on Sunday.14 Jan 11:24 PM
New ZealandOff-duty police recruit quits amid investigation into indecently assaulting fellow recruitsA police investigation found there was sufficient evidence to charge the recruit.14 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandLotto: Christchurch family up all night after winning $1 millionThe lucky family are living the dream after winning the Lotto First Division.14 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandSuspicious house fire leaves three people badly injured and one in custodyEmergency services were alerted to a suspicious house fire near Waimate.14 Jan 07:38 AM
New ZealandHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandMetService issues heat alerts as temperatures could reach 30CBlenheim, Masterton and Hamner Springs each topped 30C.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand18 months of silence: Grieving husband's anger after violent patient murders wifeLaisa Waka was murdered by a stranger as she walked home from work.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 north of Kaikōura reopens after truck fire stops trafficFire and Emergency are still looking into the cause of the blaze.12 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandDry South Island fire risk worst it has been in years - FENZFire service ready to respond with incident management team set up in mid-Canterbury.12 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandThree vehicle crash closes Nelson highway, near Rabbit IslandMotorists are advised to avoid the area, seek alternate routes and expect delays.12 Jan 05:42 AM
New Zealand‘Very, very difficult’: Children face losing second parent to cancerFour years after the death of his wife, a father now also has a terminal diagnosis.12 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandEeeek! Mouse in the house sparks police calloutThree women screaming for their lives sparked a rapid police response in Dunedin.12 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandFergburger to open FergbutcherFergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.11 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandKiller stretch of road: Six dead in under a year prompts urgent safety workThe 11km stretch of SH1 needs overhaul, NZTA Waka Kotahi says.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang bookHe said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.11 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandBike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dogNeither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.11 Jan 02:09 AM
New Zealand'More gold in them there hills': Exec says Otago gold process could start as soon as this yearSpring said the development would boost the local economy by providing more local jobs.11 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandFoodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads northIt's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.10 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandCrews fight major scrub fire in CanterburyHelicopter, 17 fire trucks sent to the scene - ‘Please don’t go down and have a look'.10 Jan 07:32 PM
New Zealand‘Greedy wee bugger’ started house fireSpringer spaniel in dog box after setting his home on fire and leaving three puppies dead.10 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
