New ZealandThink yesterday was cold? Looking back on NZ's coldest dayAt -25.6C, New Zealand's coldest day, in 1903, caused frostbite and burst bottles.19 Jun 07:07 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after miniature horse stabbed 41 timesA man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to an animal.19 Jun 09:46 AM
New ZealandWeather questions: How cold does it have to be to see your breath?As Kiwis freezes their breeches off, we answer your burning weather questions.19 Jun 02:47 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for mother abuse 'needs help, not prison'Psychotherapist: "Being in prison is unlikely to enable her to access the help she needs."19 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandHorror intersections: A matter of time before more deaths, say localsCrashes at either end of Route 72 or the Inland Scenic Route have resulted in two dead.19 Jun 12:29 AM
New ZealandThree days of hell: Woman abuses mother, howls in courtIn a three-day span Anita Cumming allowed her 71-year-old mother six hours' sleep.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan, dog, rescued after trapped in cave for three hoursEmergency services were called to the scene near Limestone Track around 3pm.18 Jun 05:58 AM
New ZealandBrazen thief dresses as courier, walks out with cashLake Tekapo Police would like to hear from anyone who recognises female theft suspect.18 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after man shot in TimaruThe man took himself to Timaru Hospital with a single gunshot wound to his lower body.18 Jun 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRemembering NZ's third deadliest earthquake 90 years agoThe 1929 Murchison earthquake's victims were mostly killed by landslides.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRugby player faces assault charge after alleged clubrooms attackA young man was left in a critical condition in an alleged attack in Dunedin.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They knew what they were doing': Gold thieves hit West Coast minesThe thieves made off with gold and left hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.15 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandPolice identify teens killed in Oamaru crashTwo teens were killed and another injured in a crash in Oamaru North on Wednesday.14 Jun 11:24 PM
New ZealandJailed killer in for a surprise on releaseJason Karl Blackler's car isn't in the state he left it in14 Jun 07:40 PM
New ZealandTemperatures to drop 3C-4C early next weekAuckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.14 Jun 06:40 PM
New ZealandAshburton cops cleared of planting evidenceThe man was charged with possessing methamphetamine but this was dismissed by a judge.12 Jun 10:04 PM
New ZealandArrest in relation to laser strikes on rescue helicopterEndangering transport carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.12 Jun 04:41 AM
New Zealand'I'm still waiting': 30 months later and still no surgery'The guideline is four months. This has been 30 months so far...'11 Jun 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Alive by a divine miracle': Prisoner's throat slit in razorblade attackThe slashing of his throat - or the kicks to his head he received - could have killed him.11 Jun 08:27 PM
New ZealandOne dead after house fire in InvercargillEmergency services were called to the property on Venus Street shortly after 8 o'clock.11 Jun 09:32 AM
New ZealandLarge meth haul, cash seized in Queenstown raidPolice have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.10 Jun 07:19 AM
New ZealandKidnap, attempted murder charges after camping ground incidentA man and woman were overcome with LPG fumes at a Dunedin campground last month.10 Jun 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Unexplained death': Tearful tribute to 'lovely' neighbourForensic scientists have been called in to help determine the cause of death.10 Jun 05:18 AM
New ZealandFourth hospital security guard attacked this year"Directly employed security seems to be the model to look at for DHBs," union E tū says.10 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandMore roadside births feared after service downgradeAfter a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.09 Jun 04:04 AM
New ZealandWelcome change: Warmer weather on the wayGentler forecast on the cards: "We have had some pretty wild weather over the past week."09 Jun 01:29 AM
New ZealandBig chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without powerWrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower back on for majority of AucklandersOutages were caused by strong winds causing lines to clash.08 Jun 05:36 AM
New Zealand3-year-old dies in West Coast farm incidentThe preschooler's sudden death has been referred to the Coroner.07 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandWindy, wet weekend for most of the countryIt will be a weekend of two halves for much of the country.07 Jun 07:31 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continueSouth-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.07 Jun 02:20 AM
New ZealandTourist caught with cocaine at Queenstown AirportDuring a search of his bag at the airport, customs officials found a gram of cocaine06 Jun 10:38 PM
New Zealand$25,000 find: Casual prospector's luck suddenly turns to goldHe found a rock - that turned out to be a nicely formed gold nugget weighing 6.25 ounces.06 Jun 07:10 PM
New ZealandOne of NZ's worst sex offenders sent back to jailLloyd McIntosh was sent back to prison after abusing staff at his supported accommodation.05 Jun 10:30 PM
