New Zealand'Enough is enough': Mother of Pike River victim says re-entry has cost too much"Let them rest in peace. They're not lost, we know where they are." - Marion Curtin.23 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandMan impregnates daughter: Jail for incest, but no sex offender treatmentThe prisoner was declined parole because "he remains effectively untreated".23 Jan 07:31 PM
New ZealandPicton port evacuated after gas leakA KiwiRail spokesman is warning Cook Strait ferry passengers to expect delays.23 Jan 07:28 PM
New Zealand'You're dead': Threats, violence earn jail termFormer gang member threatened two people he believed "narked" on his mate.23 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandThe big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in DunedinNo significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.23 Jan 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Sleep with one eye open': Jail for man who threatened former girlfriendWhen David Ross Corfield's girlfriend broke up with him, he did not take it well.22 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandHorror Queenstown crash: Dad flown to be with girl who lost both handsA man has been charged with careless driving causing injury following the crash.22 Jan 05:55 PM
New Zealand'I wasn't in a rush to claim the prize': $17.1m Lotto winner found at lastThe lucky Lotto winner has been tracked down.22 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandMetal McCaw not wanted in WaitakiThe three tonne 7-metre sculpture made from scrap metal still looking for a NZ home.21 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandSerious crash: Two seriously hurt after bus rolls near QueenstownRoad reopens after 20 passengers injured when bus flipped 7km southwest of Queenstown.21 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandMosque shooting accused will be one of first to read commission's reportMuslim community outraged accused will see sections of report into Christchurch attacks.19 Jan 05:56 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend weather to remain for the weekFine weather for the country this week.19 Jan 02:03 AM
New Zealand'F*** off back to Russia': Political message to PM on farmer's fieldSouthland farmers are not against mowing political statements into their fields.19 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandInternational oil giant's use of private investigators 'unnerving'OMV's use of private investigators in Dunedin is "quite unnerving".18 Jan 04:35 AM
New ZealandDunedin surveyor believes Baldwin St is steeper - ball back in Guinness' courtOne Dunedin man's trip to Wales could restore a Baldwin Street's world record17 Jan 06:57 PM
New ZealandLast summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.17 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandSpace flights could take off from OamaruChristchurch-based space launch company has signed with Waitaki District Council.17 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandDoC aims to eradicate the wild pigs within 10 yearsPigs on Auckland Island are the only completely virus-free pig species.17 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandFirefighter treated for heat exhaustion at huge house fireA firefighter has been treated for heat exhaustion at a large house fire in Nelson.16 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandFamily who gifted Marlborough beach slam 'ludicrous' bylawFamily fears Marfells Beach will become "dead" and void of enjoyment if bylaw goes ahead.16 Jan 08:18 PM
New ZealandFrustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak''How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'16 Jan 07:37 AM
New ZealandThe councillors who got a 41 per cent pay riseNew pay scale has eyebrows raised among ratepayers.16 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandUnlicenced builder who drove victims to bankruptcy sentencedHe conned victims with a believable sob story. Then he took off with thousands of dollars.14 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandMan imported magic mushrooms for depressionPolice oppose outcome but concede the man has 'significant' mental health challenges.13 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandLotto's $17m prize: How much the winner loses in interest each dayThe massive Powerball First Division numbers were struck on December 28, 16 days ago.12 Jan 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocked at 236km/hThe motorcyclist was wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves.12 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Christchurch house fireA raging fire has taken hold of a house in a Christchurch beachside suburb.12 Jan 07:45 PM
New ZealandRescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury homeAt least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.12 Jan 08:12 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing kayakerThe man's kayak was found yesterday afternoon.12 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandExtreme winds force trampers to activate rescue beacon at Mt Aspiring National ParkTwo trampers were found exhausted and hypothermic in extreme weather conditions.12 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandGun ban search warrant raises legal questions - lawyerArmed officers searched Dieuwe de Boer's house suspecting he had a firearm magazine.12 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandHow the trees and birds returned to Camp HillRob Lay had a growing sense of alarm about climate change, and decided to plant trees.11 Jan 11:27 PM
New ZealandHighway closure planned ahead of heavy rainThe area on the West Coast was affected by storms and slips last month.11 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandSenior cop denies domestic violence, firearm chargesThe high-ranking police officer's name has been suppressed by the court.10 Jan 06:13 PM
