New ZealandFuel-load on ungrazed land 'hazard to life'Retired farmland and rampant wilding pines make a "huge" stockpile of fire-ready fuel.04 Oct 05:28 PM
New Zealand20 homes damaged or destroyed: Lake Ohau fire still burningEleven helicopters and seven ground crews battling huge Canterbury fire.04 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandLake Ohau blaze: Dunedin man 'happy to be at a distance''It was pretty dramatic,' says family who had camped about 5km across the lake.04 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandParole denied: Woman 'thought she was going to die' after horrific domestic abuseSamuel Anderson had been in the relationship for only a few months when violence started.03 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandThe tragic death of Sophia Crestani: Family reflects a year after uni party horrorThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken a year after her tragic death.02 Oct 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailAlbariño: The next big trend in wineAlbariño has the potential to become as popular as sauvignon blanc.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe tells Gloriavale to make workplace changesInspectors visited the isolated Christian community this week.02 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandFrom winter snow to scorching sun - Aussie air sees temperatures soar to 26CIt's been a wild, wintry week but sunny skies and hot temperatures are coming our way.01 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandKillling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades captureDog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.01 Oct 06:33 PM
New ZealandFresh sighting of 'Canterbury panther'South Island's legendary big cat allegedly spotted at a Christchurch quarry.01 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandMissing woman mystery: Cellphone, 'items of interest' foundSearch for missing woman Melissa Ewings scaled back after phone found.30 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandHouse leaks 67,000 litres of water a dayCause of huge leak 'won't be known until they ... dig it up and repair it', council says.29 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandWeather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blastIcy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.29 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandMissing for nine days: Search scaled back but police still investigating mysteryPhone tracked to within 100m of Melissa Ewings' house - but no sign of her.29 Sep 04:02 AM
New ZealandBomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North IslandA second stormy day is in store for much of the country.28 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandGasfitter pleads guilty after devastating gas explosion in ChristchurchNine houses were damaged when the sudden blast ripped through in Northwood last year.28 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandSnow falls at Dunedin’s St Clair beachWhile the sight of snow at Dunedin’s St Clair beach was a thrill for many on Tuesday, others were frustrated with roads closed and flights affected. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / ODTWatch28 Sep 09:08 PM
New Zealand100kg turtle lost from Nelson turns up in BlenheimA concrete turtle missing from a playground in Nelson is now safely back home.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing woman 'mystery': Police track phone to 100mMelissa Ewings, 31, hasn't been seen for eight days despite an extensive police search.28 Sep 06:08 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'28 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandStrong gusts in Auckland could close harbour bridge todayMotorists are being warned of strong winds on the harbour bridge this morning.27 Sep 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Tourism subscription firm throws lifeline for Kiwi operatorsSam Brough says his business was born from opportunity Covid-19 presented.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the southA rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.27 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandMan with huge, expensive drug habit jailedThe drug dealer's meth habit cost him about $3000 a day.25 Sep 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekendSnow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.24 Sep 10:49 PM
New Zealand'I was in that sort of mood': Man sentenced for graveyard sex assaultMan's actions in the cemetery leave victim fearing what else he is capable of.23 Sep 06:42 PM
BusinessSupreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bossesA lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.23 Sep 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProbe into NZ medical cannabis scamAuckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.23 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandMan on sex charges related to offending at GloriavaleThe 20-year-old man has appeared in court.23 Sep 03:52 AM
New ZealandA fishy tale of a trout caught thriceA 5.4kg trout in the Tekapo Canals has been caught three times by three different anglers.21 Sep 04:26 AM
New ZealandDestructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZA brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.21 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandCanterbury motorway reopens after large fire on SH7 near Hanmer SpringsFirefighters have now contained both blazes and will stay at the scene overnight.17 Sep 05:54 AM
New Zealand'A bit of a laugh': Former rugby coach admits pool cue violation on man at pubOriginally the rugby coach was charged with sexually violating the man.17 Sep 12:57 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the northCheck Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.16 Sep 10:43 PM
