New ZealandCompanies fined after baker loses half his arm in crumbing-machine accidentChristchurch's Baker Boys and Pye Electrical were fined over safety failures. 16 May 07:00 AM
CrimeYouth worker and brother of ex-MP guilty of historical child sex abuse'I know what this is about', Taiawa Harawira said when police came to arrest him. 16 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandPeters and Jones reopen $127m railway workshops amid protests and political jabsThe rebuild marks a major boost for local jobs and NZ's rail industry.16 May 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentZZ Top stirs Christchurch as fans battle for front rowZZ Top and George Thorogood kick off a three-leg New Zealand tour in Christchurch.16 May 03:36 AM
Rugby'Common-sense victory': Schools win battle to retain top rugby teamNZR scrapped plans for an U-18 team after negotiations with schools.16 May 03:00 AM
CrimeThe secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2mNo one knew about their marriage until after they'd conned the Government agency.15 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandWet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.15 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbySky's First XV coverage welcomed despite Auckland's absenceCoverage starts on May 29 with Nelson College vs Marlborough Boys’ College.15 May 05:30 PM
Crime'Despicable': Swindlers imprisoned for $100k 'blessing scam' holidayNew Zealand needs to send a message that it's not an easy target, the judge said. 15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury artist channels childhood struggles into acclaimed artworksSheelagh McHaffie uses white pastel on black paper to 'draw the light.'15 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandLucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second DivisionFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.15 May 04:59 AM
New ZealandTeacher pulled fingers and swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilitiesWendy Hopwood also ripped up students’ artwork and tore pages from their workbooks.15 May 04:38 AM
CrimeWatch: Thieves ram-raid Temuka service station with stolen vehicleThe vehicle was later located abandoned, police say.15 May 02:57 AM
New ZealandThe quirky and hilarious moments from Conan O'Brien's NZ journeyHe learned he's not quite 'skux' during a comedic lesson with Abbey Howells.14 May 10:37 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns legend returns to face CanadaPortia Woodman-Wickliffe will start on the right wing in Saturday's match in Christchurch.14 May 10:22 PM
New ZealandCanterbury dairy farm's innovative bid to improve soil health"The soil health, it's ultimately the foundation, the backbone of everything that we do."14 May 09:12 PM
New Zealand14,000 hay bales go up in flames on Ashburton farmSmoke is blowing over State Highway 1 from the fire.14 May 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Rich list property developer and spa star to wed; inside Jaimee Lupton's US tripPlus celeb stylist Gab Waller’s visit to NZ with The Luxury Network. 14 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentOn The Up: Fans rally to help Kiwi death metal band hit by theft on European tourThousands of euros in gear and cash were stolen from their tour van while the band slept.14 May 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dipThe median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000. 14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m worried about my unborn child’: Victim speaks out as sexual predator put back behind barsThe man says he doesn't want any other child harmed by someone like David Brent Phillips.14 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after bull attack at Canterbury farmA rescue helicopter and several Hato Hone St John staff are attending the scene in Oxford.14 May 04:54 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks wing returns for BluesAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 14th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 14 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Unfair': Father who beat, murdered baby girl says trial should have been abortedMichael Topp is appealing his conviction and sentence for murder. 14 May 03:17 AM
KahuKiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of CanterburyIsaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury14 May 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: What tariff truce means for NZ and why steak prices are risingLiam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.13 May 11:35 PM
LifestyleCould you make $20 last a week?Marama T-Pole bought gumboots, breaking her $20 budget at an op shop.13 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandIs the South Island still free of 'pond weed' hornwort?Hornwort is considered the worst submerged weed in New Zealand.13 May 10:41 PM
New ZealandWatch: Idling ambulance stolen, taken for brazen 20-minute joyride Dashcam footage shows theft of ambulance awaiting patient transfer. 13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandAmbulance stolen while waiting for patient transfer in TimaruAn ambulance was stolen and taken for a joyride in Timaru while medical staff were preparing a patient for transfer. Video / SuppliedWatch13 May 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentBorn to be bad: George Thorogood on black influence, white critics and singing the bluesMike Thorpe speaks to the music legend and his 50-year career ahead of his NZ gigs.13 May 07:33 PM
New ZealandGisborne advances plan for Regional Response Team in emergenciesThe council says the team will cost less than $10 per property per year for ratepayers.13 May 05:00 PM
Education'Can’t communicate with them': Kids with behavioural issues 'swamping classrooms'Screen time and Covid are blamed for rising behavioural issues in schools.13 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMark Peterson: Why councils should embrace asset recycling for growthCouncils are more than just rubbish, roads and rates. They play a more important role.13 May 04:59 PM