WorldGrieving parents to visit K’gari where daughter died as safety calls growAutopsy results point to drowning, with dingo bites ruled non-fatal.30 Jan 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Really brutal': Notorious killer offers detailed explanation of violence for first timeThe killing happened in Sophie Elliott's Dunedin bedroom in January 2008.30 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Post store cuts put seniors at riskUp to 37% of people aged 75 and over are not online or digitally literate.30 Jan 04:00 AM
Wellington'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closureShut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.30 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandRideshare driver accused of killing young Kiwi lawyer in Sydney hit-and-run dies before trialOtago and Harvard Law School graduate Mitch East had only recently moved to Sydney. 30 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted in critical condition after crash shuts Central Otago highwayThe rural crash, which gave three others minor injuries, happened about 11.40am.30 Jan 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Should communities move?' Land use in slip-prone areas must change, expert warnsProfessor James Renwick says councils must rethink homes, campsites near risky slopes.30 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years agoMonday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.29 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne-armed golfing legend famed for hole-in-ones dies in QueenstownRas Theron lost his right arm at 19 in a military training accident in 1967.29 Jan 09:00 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch's big pong: How far do you need to go to escape it?More than 200 odour complaints have already been logged. 29 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New ZealandTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.29 Jan 06:18 PM
New ZealandConvicted double-murderer Scott Watson due before Parole Board againThis is his fifth bid for parole since first becoming eligible in 2015.29 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandWife was 'laughing and talking' with husband on riverbank as tree fatally hit himHop farmer Peter Lines’ death during a storm last year was a ‘tragic accident’ – Coroner. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after single-vehicle crash in northwest AucklandNelson Rd is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.29 Jan 06:53 AM
New Zealand‘Much clearer’: Abuse survivor advocate says church now a safer place to beRev Patricia Allan says Royal Commission 'focused attention' on the need to make changes.29 Jan 06:34 AM
AucklandPapatoetoe Action Team seeks re-election after claims of ballot fraudVoting in the fresh Papatoetoe local board election runs until April 9.29 Jan 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Feared for her life': Man beat woman, threatened to kill her with a shard of glassVictim tried defending herself by hitting Wells multiple times with a portable speaker.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNapier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standingNapier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer who neglected sheep banned from owning livestock for life, hit with $30k fineSheep were found with advanced foot rot, flystrike and maggot infestations.29 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandOtago family's $5.3m Powerball win after years playing same numbersThe Otago family scooped the $5.3m prize with a $6 MyLotto ticket.29 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in crash that closes highway near Hanmer SpringsThe motorcyclist died at the scene despite efforts by emergency services.29 Jan 02:30 AM
Christchurch‘A handful of idiots’: Muscle car event vows to ban troublemakersOrganisers have launched a Givealittle page to raise $30,000 for turf repairs.29 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell. 29 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandSerious crash closes SH7 near Hanmer Springs, motorists urged to avoid areaSerious injuries have been reported and the Serious Crash Unit is en route.28 Jan 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia HealthAn Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.28 Jan 11:42 PM
New Zealand‘It was the compulsion to act’: Off-duty firefighter saves teen in ripVolunteer firefighter Ross Bennett swam about 150m through rough surf to reach the teen.28 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandEx-political figure denies assault after alleged Dunedin bar incidentThe man continues to have interim name suppression.28 Jan 09:25 PM
New Zealand'End of an era': Wool auctions to leave Napier after over 140 yearsWool sector changes see PGG Wrightson end its long-running Napier auctions.28 Jan 09:07 PM
New ZealandInsurer temporarily halts new policies in Westport due to flood riskExisting AA Insurance customers can keep cover and transfer it when selling.28 Jan 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Auckland’s new luxury car social media star; Chelsea Winstanley’s glamorous Art Gallery fundraiserPlus, who was in the VIP marquees for the Karaka Millions at Ellerslie? 28 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelYou can finally kick that screen addiction at these top retreats Enjoy the sweet relief of a digital detox at these retreats across Aotearoa and Australia.28 Jan 07:14 AM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
ChristchurchThe big stink: Sewage-like smell blankets city, 210 odour complaints flood councilEnvironment Canterbury logged 210 odour complaints in 24 hours.28 Jan 04:03 AM
