New ZealandPort workers set to strikeIt is set to be the first industrial action at the port in more than a decade.23 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandMan tries to seize the keys of drunk driver after boozy flight to DunedinThe driver was stopped with a breath alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit.22 Aug 11:13 PM
LifestyleWoman slammed for boarding-school meal complaintWhen this mum asked what people thought of this meal, she didn't expect this reaction.22 Aug 01:51 AM
New ZealandMan's bid to quit gang leads to bizarre bank robberyJesse McConnell patiently waited in line, then told the teller he needed $3000.21 Aug 08:01 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for indecent act in library's 'teen space'The man positioned himself behind a large bookshelf, court hears.21 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandNasty nail: Police warning over fears it was deliberateThe driver was alerted to the nail by a "rattling" sound.20 Aug 08:28 AM
New Zealand'Threat to kill' over $10,000 bet that the Earth is flatDispute between Queenstown men escalated to talk of crossbows and murder, court hears.20 Aug 01:54 AM
BusinessSupport for Milburn logging terminalDunedin businessman and city councillor Doug Hall is backing new Milburn logging terminal.20 Aug 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Lazy little bugger': Mum fined for son's wagging says she can't drag him out of bedSleepy teen says he 'just can't be bothered' going to school each day.19 Aug 11:26 PM
New ZealandCar plunges into Otago Harbour, driver attempts to swim from sceneVehicle went into the water near Bacon St about 5.35am.19 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandFrosty start today, records confirm soggy AugustThere have been 16 wet days in Auckland this month. The average is 14.18 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandQueenstown stabbing: One man in critical condition, one stableMass brawl between two groups ends with two men in hospital with stab wounds.18 Aug 05:07 PM
New ZealandMan admits himself to Queenstown Hospital after BB gun shootingThe man turned up to the hospital telling staff that he'd been shot.18 Aug 04:34 AM
New Zealand'This is a dream': Richie McCaw tells boy he's going to Rugby World CupEleven-year-old Toby Fletcher and his dad are off on the trip of a lifetime.17 Aug 05:47 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden ParkBlack Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.16 Aug 07:56 PM
New ZealandCrappy ending for old pupil's return to schoolTeachers and students left disgusted by former pupil's late-night break-in.14 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandMan fights for costs after being acquitted in sex caseThe man's lawyer cited other cases where six-figure payments had been ordered.13 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandHigh-tech air ambulances rolled out$15 million Airbus H145 choppers start service tomorrow in Christchurch and Dunedin.13 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandMassive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidentalThe Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.13 Aug 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Bath salts' being sold as MDMA to unsuspecting customersBath salts can keep people awake for three days and induce a psychotic episode.13 Aug 03:11 AM
New ZealandRoof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikesHigh winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.11 Aug 09:05 AM
New ZealandWinter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstormsThere's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksFormer All Blacks star: Hit-and-run 'saved my life'"It wasn't good, but I have my feet on the ground and are standing upright ... "10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHunker down! Tornadoes, storms, power cuts expectedBatten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!10 Aug 12:55 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Snow, stormy and sunny - find out whereIf you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".09 Aug 09:02 PM
New ZealandFrench couple who beat man in drug deal gone wrong sentencedFrenchman "lost control" after being scammed on cannabis deal.07 Aug 06:14 PM
New ZealandStunned scientists: Meet Hercules, the giant parrot that stalked NZHercules the Unexpected was nearly half the height of a human and too big to fly.06 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandDriver can't explain crash that changed two lives foreverThe driver at fault will probably be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life.06 Aug 09:28 PM
Business$8 million of clients' cash goneTwo companies were placed into interim liquidation three weeks ago.06 Aug 09:16 PM
New ZealandAngus bull worth $10,000 shot deadPolice said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.06 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandWeather: Awful yesterday, worse todayIt's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHunker-down Saturday: Snow, storms and massive waves to batter New ZealandSnow and bitter cold to batter alps and Queenstown, while huge waves to hit near Auckland.02 Aug 07:09 PM
Sport'They're there to be supported': Steve Hansen responds to ref attacksSteve Hansen says two attacks on rugby referees over the weekend is a 'real shame'.31 Jul 12:01 AM
Employment'Cattle market': Burger King sorry for group job interview in busy restaurantOne applicant who walked out said people deserved to be interviewed in private.30 Jul 08:03 PM
