Crime'I could see my lifeless body': Woman recalls moment ex allegedly held her underwater She is one of five women the man, who is now on trial, allegedly abused over 15 years.29 Apr 07:03 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' riskA probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.29 Apr 04:13 AM
CrimeWife attacked husband with Parkinson's before stabbing herselfHe struggled to disarm his wife during the confrontation but triggered a St John alarm.29 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandSevere thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits southTemps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight. 29 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answersParole Board and Corrections have reviewed how Joseph Brider was managed. 29 Apr 01:49 AM
Energy'Milestone' solar farm: Genesis powers 13,000 homes with new siteGenesis says its new solar farm will produce enough power to supply Ashburton.29 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportDartitis: When a darts player can't throw a dartFreezing up on the oche even happens to the champions. 28 Apr 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this yearThe unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.28 Apr 09:15 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, 'unseasonal snow' and wild winds coming for NZMetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.28 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Travel newsPlan your dream vacation with these travel dealsReady-made getaways available on a discounted price.28 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandShould Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decideCoroner probes murder of woman by rapist released on parole just 72 days earlier.28 Apr 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Coward' father who killed son, 6, in fiery crash freed from prison Niklas Gebhardt was jailed in 2022 after being convicted of manslaughter. 28 Apr 03:47 AM
CrimeJailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme CourtDamin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party. 28 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandOne dead after 'medical event' shuts down Christchurch poolSt John was notified at 9.49am today. 28 Apr 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructureUpston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.27 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandInquest begins for woman killed by recently paroled rapist neighbourJoseph Brider was released on parole just 72 days before he violated and murdered a woman.27 Apr 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans againOPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.27 Apr 06:19 PM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe NZ schools that produced the highest-achieving Cambridge exam studentsAnd hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world. 27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured in Canterbury crashA single car rolled over on Lake Sumner Rd.27 Apr 06:01 AM
New ZealandMan in coma after crash at Christchurch speedway eventA man is in an induced coma after a crash in Christchurch last night.27 Apr 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Blues struggle to transition from champions to dynastyOPINION: The southerners found their rhythm just as the Aucklanders slumped.27 Apr 01:30 AM
EntertainmentMeet the Taylor Swift tribute act coming to NZ: ‘90% of the time it’s great’If you couldn't make it to the Eras Tour, Shannon Beresford might be the next best thing.26 Apr 09:00 PM
Sport'Beautiful ride': Val Di Zoldo shines in Gr.2 Travis Stakes winVal Di Zoldo won the Gr.2 Travis Stakes at Te Rapa, earning redemption.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chance to share our space': Farm lake brings community togetherOxford farmer Geoff Sparks says, 'I don’t believe in the rural-urban divide.' 26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi Beatles fan to part with menu signed by the fab four Aucklander Chris Watson is parting with a menu he asked The Beatles to sign in 1964. 26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre tourists spoiling this iconic Kiwi landscape, or are angry locals the 'fun police'?Shellie Evans was shocked by what she found at the tourism hotspot.26 Apr 02:00 AM
All Blacks'Feels like he belongs': Could this ex-Wallabies star switch allegiance to the All Blacks?The 34-year-old could represent New Zealand from mid-2026.25 Apr 09:00 PM
WarriorsWarriors' win over Knights serves as rugby league's farewell to ShowgroundsFrom next year, the Warriors will play at Te Kaha, with their visits extended until 2028.25 Apr 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'It's utterly insane': Kiwi comic Sam Wills on life in Las Vegas as Tape Face turns 20'Those oven gloves are my Stairway to Heaven. I’ll never get rid of the damned things.'25 Apr 08:00 PM
Racing'We might surprise': Crocetti tipped to outperform odds in PerthCraig Williams believes Crocetti's odds are undervalued for the A$5m Quokka.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandScholarship winner to get scientific with farming'This scholarship will allow me to focus even more on my academic and career goals.'25 Apr 04:59 PM
