New ZealandFugitive on the run for a month caught by police, following Facebook tauntsMathew Kidman, 40, said on social media: 'Catch me if you can'10 Nov 10:27 PM
New ZealandCDHB slammed for unjustified dismissal; must pay worker $42kThe CDHB was ordered to pay the worker $15,863.60 in lost wages and $27,000 compensation.10 Nov 07:45 PM
New Zealand'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.10 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandStrict conditions: Parole board to monitor 'untreated' Blenheim sex abuse teacher Jaimee Cooney on releaseMore details have released about the parole conditions for a sex abusing former teacher10 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandBody of missing man found in Waikawa RiverIt's thought that the man was whitebaiting at the time.08 Nov 02:04 AM
New ZealandWeather: Wet for most, chilly for the southThere's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRussian mariner dies in Lyttelton of 'natural causes'The man did not have Covid-19, and spent his two weeks' managed isolation in Auckland.07 Nov 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHell in paradise: Aramoana's legacyThirty years on, survivors and victims' families remember the day hell came to Aramoana.06 Nov 09:23 PM
CrimeRape case 'exceptional', teen gets home detentionA teenager who lured his victim to a secluded area and raped her has avoided imprisonment.06 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandOne person dies in crash near Invercargill overnightThe vehicle the person was driving collided with a power pole near Oreti Beach.06 Nov 05:37 PM
New ZealandTeacher jailed for sex with students to be freed from prisonTeacher sexually abused two schoolboys in what was described as "gross" offending.06 Nov 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow obsessive ex-husband's years of hatred erupted in brutal killingAfter his hatred festered, no number of cute legends or bizarre excuses could save him.06 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain lashes Auckland, strong winds may close harbour bridgeHeavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.05 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandRemarkable survival tale: Dog found after 24 days in log pileAn agonising hunt for a missing dog ended with a miraculous discovery.03 Nov 08:25 AM
New ZealandMinistry finds no fault with school's fatal fundraising trail rideRiversdale father-of-two Lindsay Roy was the victim of a fatal accident during the event.02 Nov 06:00 PM
KahuNgai Tahu takes court action over South Island lakes and riversThe papers were served on the Crown shortly after the Cabinet was announced.02 Nov 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLake Ōhau fire: Family still has 'nightmares' of firestormThe blaze destroyed 46 homes; the remains of about 20 per cent of those have been cleared.02 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandMan shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineupHis face was being used on an aggravated robbery course but he's never been done for it.30 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandChristchurch terrorist's lawyer ordered to pay $13k for talking to mediaRichard Peters was the first lawyer to represent Brenton Tarrant as the duty solicitor.29 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Our vision has truly been realised': Founders celebrate 50 years of Orana Wildlife Park.28 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandMan in police pursuit crash was door-knocker with swastika face tattoo, police sayThe man had reportedly been knocking on household doors saying he was 'fundraising'.28 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured after car flips in Queenstown crashPolice, fire and ambulance have all responded to the incident on Lake Esplanade.27 Oct 05:43 AM
New ZealandNomads fatal gang stabbing: 'I'm not going to hurt you'A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.27 Oct 03:04 AM
New Zealand'A horrific ending': Mother still calling for change after claims daughter not embalmed properlyA Ministry of Health review is underway following a string of mistakes.26 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandMajor Canterbury concerts and events forging ahead this summerCovid-19 does not appear to have put a damper on a series of concerts and events.25 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandFlood warning issued after heavy rain'A number of rivers have started rising so we have activated the flood warning.'25 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandCanterbury weather set to cool for Labour Day; heavy rain for parts of the regionRain is expected to develop this morning with cool southwesterlies throughout the day.25 Oct 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Why a two-way transtasman bubble is vital for tourismLittle progress on transtasman bubble is hurting business, a Queenstown pilot says.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after boat capsizes on riverA rescue chopper has flown the pair to Christchurch Hospital.25 Oct 03:22 AM
TravelPower Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of historyFrom Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and strong winds to lash South IslandSevere weather warning in place as front forecast to move from southwest this afternoon.24 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandShearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashingChristopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.23 Oct 06:11 PM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on MondayTropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.22 Oct 11:46 PM
