New Zealand99 misconduct cases upheld in southern prisonsThirty-nine staff were fired nationally as a result of investigations over five years.18 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPike River: Evidence of further remains foundPolice hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.18 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandDad emotional over possible find of teen's remains in Pike River mineFather of Pike River victim says possible discovery of son's remains has brought solace.18 Dec 09:12 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank rejects multiple claims over fake bank notesAn urban myth in Christchurch has seen genuine bank notes being refused and damaged.18 Dec 05:09 AM
New ZealandAshburton intermediate defends vaccine pass for school campPrincipal confirmed Year 8 school camp will exclude unvaccinated pupils from DoC camp.17 Dec 07:54 AM
New ZealandTākaka Hill road restored after almost four yearsThe traffic lights were finally switched off on December 17 in time for Christmas.17 Dec 07:18 AM
TravelNZ summer travel: Five new things to do in KaikōuraThere's lots to do in Kaikoura this summer, like diving and drinking gin (not together).17 Dec 02:01 AM
New ZealandMosque car bomb threats: Offender's tearful meeting with shooting survivorOffender sentenced at Christchurch District Court this afternoon.16 Dec 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Posing danger': Reports detail struggles with ageing Fire trucksFirefighters have been struggling with their big ladder hoses breaking down.15 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandAlleged bank fraud: New charges laidBrendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.15 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandCourage under fire: Bravery awards for heroes who confronted mosque gunmanBravery Awards given to cops and civilians who helped save lives in Chch terror attack15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding and slips hit roads around countryHeavy rain warnings are put in place for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions.15 Dec 08:53 AM
New ZealandAlleged rapist avoids third trial to spare complainant; but money paidMan granted permanent name suppression in case dating back to 2018.14 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandAuckland's great escape, emotional reunions; police turn away unvetted iwi checkpoint volunteersThe Auckland border has been in place for more than 100 days.14 Dec 08:35 PM
TravelAuckland flights return to Queenstown15 December 2021. Hundreds of Aucklanders enthusiastically reunited with families when the borders opened but holidaymakers have failed to show since. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / The South TodayWatch14 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandCharges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipperAllegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.14 Dec 04:19 AM
TravelNZ summer travel: Five new things to do in CanterburyPlanning a trip to Canterbury this summer? Here's how to keep your whānau entertained.14 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandKids witness frenzied stabbing attack on motherYoung boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.14 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandEverest hero's climbing memento surfaces at auction – againSir Edmund Hillary's canvas duffel bag is turning heads.13 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testingFree rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.13 Dec 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNotorious killer may be recalled to prison after alleged parole breachMurderer Timothy Taylor has been charged with breaching his parole conditions.12 Dec 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Callous' child sex offender, murderer apologises to victim's family after 35 yearsNotorious child sex offender, killer Peter Holdem finally apologies for his worst crime.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch schoolgirl murder - the shocking tragedy of Louisa DamodranA Moment In Crime looks at the horrendous murder of Chch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to incident near QueenstownThe incident happened at a Ferry Hill Dr address at Lower Shotover.12 Dec 06:26 AM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Connor Whitehead can now be namedName suppression has lapsed for a man accused of killing teen Connor Whitehead.10 Dec 03:22 AM
New ZealandTwo new lizard species discovered in South IslandThe species are a skink and a gecko.09 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandFormer Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn pushes vaccinations for West CoastFormer Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says the district knows tragedy, and it’s more important than ever to avoid another caused by Covid-19. Video / West Coast DHBWatch09 Dec 07:23 PM
New ZealandMore isolation spaces being secured in QueenstownFacilities being lined up in case a holidaymaker turns up infected with the virus.09 Dec 05:02 PM
PropertyHow long before Christchurch joins $1m club?Homeowners are finally seeing equity gains in the South Island's biggest city.09 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You may not get the ambulance': The Kiwi town hit hard by anti-vaxxers'The tearooms have lost so many staff they can't actually open Mondays and Tuesdays.'09 Dec 06:43 AM
PoliticsAll South Island, several regions were considered for 'green' light settingTwo concerns stopped chunks of the country entering in green.09 Dec 03:17 AM
New ZealandBanned councillor quoted 'misrepresented' vaccine adviceHealth advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.08 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandGrieving dad who went on rampage let down by system - judgeMark Cummings headed into town in a rage after receiving news about his daughter's death.08 Dec 03:38 AM
