Travel newsAir NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to OzMittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.21 Jan 07:07 AM
New Zealand501 deportee loophole: Sex offender rejoins NZ community with no oversightThe man spent 15 months in an Australian prison before starting a 'suspended sentence'.21 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.21 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather January 21st -22ndMetService severe weather January 21st -22nd. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandHope for stranded pilot whales in Golden BayUp to 30 pilot whales came ashore near Pakawau on Saturday.20 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandMayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atomTrump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.20 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale members dismiss leaders' apology as insincereApology called 'completely disingenuous' and a 'box-ticking exercise'.20 Jan 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRussian oligarch buys former Ashburton council buildingThe Russian business also owns a high country station in Mid Canterbury.20 Jan 05:47 AM
New Zealand‘Grown fond of it’: Nelson sinkhole develops fanclubAn 'appreciation society' asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.20 Jan 03:32 AM
New ZealandFlying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injuredWorksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.20 Jan 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘He wasn’t going anywhere': Elite cyclists' high-speed chase to collar bike thiefProfessional cyclists took off after a $15k road bike was allegedly pinched. 20 Jan 01:21 AM
EntertainmentReview: Cold Chisel scorch at ‘Boomerpalooza’Ageless pub rockers show they've still got it. 19 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandElite cyclists chase down bike thief The thief attempted to pilfer the road bike from under the resting elite cyclists' noses.19 Jan 07:43 PM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Profound sorrow': Gloriavale leader offers public apology for abuse at secretive sectGloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd delivers public apology demanded by Royal Commission.19 Jan 05:54 AM
New ZealandA rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absenceHis partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandSecond weekend whale stranding in South Island30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.18 Jan 08:58 PM
Property‘Buyers don’t have to overpay’ - the Kiwi housing market keeping everyone honest1000 more houses listed for sale.18 Jan 05:15 PM
New Zealand'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramperWith the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.17 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by vehicle in Christchurch Botanic GardensThe vehicle involved was found and impounded by police.17 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police officers perform powerful haka for slain colleague Lyn FlemingSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today.16 Jan 03:22 AM
New Zealand‘Apocalyptic like’: Midge swarms plague Christchurch residentsThe council's midge control includes planting 75,000 native plants since 2018.15 Jan 07:47 PM
New Zealand'You will regret it': Kidnapper's sinister words to woman who thought she would dieThe woman was kidnapped, strangled, and robbed by her ex-partner.15 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiller doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison deathDunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.15 Jan 04:04 AM
New ZealandA bag of coal and $50: Climate activist’s novel approach to paying court feeMahalski was one of five protesters charged with trespass over a 2021 protest.15 Jan 02:24 AM
Crime‘Furious and violent’: Masseuse assaulted in motel after refusing refundJudge calls attack 'sustained and gratuitous' over money dispute.14 Jan 05:01 AM
New ZealandNelson man found dead after ‘some time’ at home identified by police, cause of death a mysteryHe was found at his home on Suffolk Rd in Stoke on Friday, January 10. 14 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandIchthyosaur fossil reveals survival in NZ long after global extinctionIsolation helped NZ's ichthyosaurs survive longer; fossil offers clues to global extinction puzzle.14 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandScooter rider critically injured in crash with car in ChristchurchPolice have pleaded for motorists and the public to avoid the area.14 Jan 01:44 AM
New Zealand‘Our hearts are broken’: Family, friends pay tribute to 17yo killed in Canterbury crashDevastated mum says daughter's death an “incredible loss for so many people".14 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandHelicopter boss offers $10k reward for stolen medical supplies'Potentially a patient would die, if it's that critical.'13 Jan 06:32 PM
KahuHow a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham IslandFamily praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.13 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandKiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' awardA Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.13 Jan 01:33 AM
