New ZealandCocaine bust pair back in courtTwo foreign nationals have been charged with conspiring to deal class A drugs in Dunedin.13 Oct 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Christchurch hospital turns away mothers and babies due to staff shortageSt George's Hospital is turning away mothers and babies due to staff shortage.13 Oct 12:21 AM
TravelTour operators in Nelson town unite with impressive sustainability commitmentThe pledge, launched today, holds every tour operator to a high sustainability standard.12 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandJudge on rapist's remorse: 'This is you being sorry for yourself and not your victim'Childhood stolen and family broken after the man they met at church raped 11-year-old.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You're f***ing dead': Man threatened courier in random encounterHis life was spinning out of control after he was the victim of a gang assault in prison.12 Oct 03:54 AM
New Zealand'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'11 Oct 05:28 PM
New ZealandWoman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'11 Oct 04:29 AM
TravelMilford Sound visitors at 14% as outdoor demand continues to coolNew Zealand's most famous natural landmarks have seen a stark decline says DoC's report.10 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandStock car driver who filmed ex in bed with man has 'grown up'Victim's forgiveness a factor in outcome for man who posted film of her in bed.09 Oct 10:14 PM
TravelFlying saucers and a 'virtual farm' win big in NZ's best Airbnb awardsA flying saucer in central Canterbury has landed a space on the list of best BnBs.09 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandFive people on board plane that made emergency landingFirefighters were called to the incident just after 11am.08 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tim Shadbolt loses Invercargill mayoralty raceSir Tim Shadbolt is out of a job after failing to both retain his mayoralty or gain a council seat. Video / Otago Daily TimesWatch08 Oct 08:53 AM
New Zealand'Feels really good': Lewers wins Queenstown mayoralty raceOne-term councillor Glyn Lewers will lead the district for the next three years.08 Oct 06:28 AM
New Zealand'I feel surprised': Shadbolt fails to get on Invercargill City Council"I feel surprised not to be re-elected as a councillor, it will take some time to digest."08 Oct 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: While war rages, should NZ still allow Russian crews on Kiwi-flagged fishing boats?Immigration Minister urges Kiwi fishing companies to reconsider using Russian crews.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse caseThe man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.07 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: Fruit growers counting the costRecord low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.06 Oct 05:39 PM
New Zealand'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentenceThe drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandShow us your docs: Small business digs in over Labour Inspectorate requestSmall tourism business plans to fight "unjust" employer penalty.06 Oct 03:00 AM
Crime'I will end up killing her': Shearer drove 60km to attack ex with rolling pinAnthony Kloosterman cut off his monitoring tracker, stole a car and went after her again.05 Oct 08:06 PM
TravelInside New Zealand's new, $18k-per-night luxury lodgeDubbed the "Chicest Sheep Station in the World", it's definitely the most expensive.05 Oct 06:45 PM
KahuNew research aims to understand Māori experiences of CovidA new study aims to learn from experiences to "better" help Māori in a future pandemic.05 Oct 05:29 PM
New Zealand'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South IslandThe polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.05 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandTimaru crash that killed five teens: Coroner rules out inquestThe young driver was jailed over the crash.05 Oct 04:01 AM
KahuSouth Island iwi looks to restore land where aluminium has been produced since 1971Ngai Tahu sign deal with Tiwai Point for major clean-up regardless of smelter's future.04 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandPolar blast: Record lows, snow to sea levelChill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.04 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandMeat thief challenges supermarket boss: 'What are you going to do about it?'Prolific shoplifter James Weir has been caught stealing meat, a bike and electric shavers.04 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWarbirds over Wanaka crash: Confidential settlement ends vintage plane crash appealPilot Arthur Dovey wanted $616,500 after his vintage plane was damaged during the show.04 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale wins milk battle - on condition no child labour used on farmsMilk giant stopped milk collection from farms after child labour allegations.04 Oct 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Hypothermia risk': Temperatures to plunge below freezing in Antarctic blastSpring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.03 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandPolice release photos - three offenders on the run after second raid on Merivale shops in four daysThieves armed with hammers took off from the jewellery shop with rings and jewellery.03 Oct 04:20 AM
New ZealandSnow to sea level: Polar blast hits, heavy snow watchThere's a chance snow will close many South Island roads.03 Oct 12:33 AM
New ZealandSki field scare: Lucky escape after car slides off roadEmergency services rushed to the alpine scene at 5.15pm.02 Oct 05:28 AM
New ZealandSoldier killed in double-fatal crash; sole-surviving infant in hospitalYoung child in Starship Hospital with serious injuries.02 Oct 03:03 AM
