New ZealandHigh levels of lead in Dunedin water samples first picked up six months agoFirst test showing elevated lead levels in Waikouaiti was received in August last year.03 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandRiver rescue: Woman swept away while swimming airlifted from rocksWoman swept downstream while swimming in the Kawarau River this afternoon.03 Feb 04:02 AM
TravelRoom check: Glacial valleys and chill winds in the nether regionsForget what you know about camps and compostable toilets.03 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob bikers warned by ferry bosses: Be goodMighty Mongrel Mob Barbarian MC came from around NZ to gather in Christchurch.03 Feb 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Senseless, violent death': Meth-fuelled driver jailed for killing passengerLuke Savigny, 25, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 32-year-old passenger.02 Feb 10:16 PM
PoliticsTaxpayers pinged for Tiwai Point toxic waste clean-upThe deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.02 Feb 05:55 AM
New ZealandCriminal charges laid after boat's dramatic beachingCrew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.02 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandAmberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arsonA man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.02 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandPilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperworkPilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.01 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandMob descends on Queenstown while cops probe assaultPolice probe brutal one-punch assault outside Christchurch bar.01 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandFormer Southland rugby player on firearms chargesLong list of firearms charges facing former Southland open side flanker.01 Feb 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFit for business: The sisters behind Clique ClothingClique Fitness says big delays in stock made it rethink its freight strategy.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandListeria scare: Consumers warned not to eat 13 salads sold at 400-plus retailersThe pre-packaged and deli salads are sold at major supermarkets across the country.29 Jan 06:56 PM
New ZealandAnniversary long weekend stunner on way for northern New ZealandIt's good news if you like sunshine.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob gang descends on ChristchurchPolice say they are aware of the gang's gathering.29 Jan 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGarden City gangland: How the Mongrel Mob is making a big push in the southNorth Island members moving south, and bikies are descending on Christchurch this weekend.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Canterbury battered by thunder and lightning, heading for ChristchurchMetservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.28 Jan 01:58 AM
Lifestyle'Shocked': Mum asked to move while breastfeeding at public pool"God forbid a splash of my breast milk gets into the pool," the mother said.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36CBlenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.27 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandGasfitter to pay $190k over shower blunder that killed boyJesse Samuel's death has "ripped me apart", mum says.27 Jan 03:18 AM
New Zealand'You killed my son': Mother's agony over gasfitter's fatal shower blunderJustine Walker says no sentence will be enough for the death of her son.26 Jan 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40CMetservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.26 Jan 04:13 AM
New Zealand'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsiteUK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.26 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandWithering heights: Parts of NZ to hit 36 degrees todayResidents urged to keep hydrated and firefighters have helicopters at the ready.25 Jan 04:50 PM
New ZealandVineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.25 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandOwners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old houseAt the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.24 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandPrison for man who led police on high-speed chaseRory Smyth sent to jail after wild and reckless flight from police in Audi Quattro.24 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandRough weather on way for Wellington, parts of South IslandHeavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.23 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandOne-punch assault victim: 'I've lost almost everything'A man who nearly died after assault says the attack 'destroyed all my dreams and plans'.22 Jan 07:14 AM
New ZealandScarfies 2.0: Addict property manager happy flat full of weed uncoveredIf sold at $450 an ounce, the crop in the flat could have scored the men $476,550.22 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandRoad cones stolen from bridge at risk of collapseSafety signage was intended to warn motorists away from bridge after flooding damage.21 Jan 05:22 PM
TravelGO NZ: EV Safaris and 'squirting' down Otago river rapidsBeyond Queenstown's obvious attractions are fascinating history-rich gems and raw thrills.19 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandGardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcherSimple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.18 Jan 05:45 PM
