New Zealand'Dreadful loss': Clutha River jet boat crash victim identified'Very talented' jet boat operator and family man confirmed dead in crash.25 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandThe staggering cost of bad housing on Kiwis' healthInjuries, hospital admissions from bad housing cost NZ up to $164m a year: researchers25 Feb 12:45 AM
New Zealand'He was petrified to go back': Prison guard died days after returning to workBefore his death, guard told his ex-partner the prison was becoming 'scarier and scarier'.24 Feb 07:27 PM
New ZealandInvestigation continues into jet boating accidentA woman who was suspected to have broken her leg remains in hospital.23 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandBreak out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZCyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman critical after truck rolls 100mThe woman will be flown to hospital by helicopter.23 Feb 03:29 AM
BusinessKiwiBuild sales give wrong idea about Wanaka market - developerThe confidence in the Wanaka housing market has been affected by KiwiBuild's sales.22 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandDrizzle before the sizzle! Clear skies tipped for 50,000 fans at Six60MetService is tipping overnight showers to pass this morning.22 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandMassive slip closes highwayThe slip cascaded down over State Highway 6 north of Franz Josef Glacier.21 Feb 09:07 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist seriously injured in Dunedin after hitting carInjured party transported by St John to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition.20 Feb 05:28 PM
BusinessGlobal winemasters get taste of Hawke's BayTop international Masters of Wine getting a taste of Hawke's Bay's finest.19 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandOtago Uni introduces drug checking for O-WeekStudents will be able to have the substance they plan on ingesting tested.18 Feb 10:59 PM
New ZealandStabbed 40 times: Miniature horse dies after five-hour surgeryA miniature horse stabbed 41 times in a vicious attack in Waitati has died.18 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandMiniature horse stabbed over 40 times in vicious attackThe incident took place in a Waitati paddock at midnight on Sunday.18 Feb 08:53 AM
New ZealandConvicted of drunk-driving - on a motorised chillybinThinking of having a few drinks and then going for a spin on top of a motorised chillybin?13 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandBrothers, 24 and 30, drown while diving for kaiTwo men who died were brothers doing what family say "they both loved most".13 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandSmoking cannabis in your teens linked to higher risk of depression - studyNew study on cannabis' mental harms reflects earlier findings - New Zealand expert13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ute takes evasive action to avoid head-on with rental vanPolice trying to track down driver of rental van who forced oncoming vehicle off the road.13 Feb 12:27 AM
New Zealand'Makes me sick': Public toilet rapist took wife, family to visit crime sceneHe raped woman in public toilets, then went home for fish and chips with his family.12 Feb 07:10 PM
New ZealandTwo men dead off North Otago coastTwo men have died while gathering seafood.12 Feb 06:06 AM
New Zealand'My lungs were burning': Mystery hero who saved swimmers from rip revealedReluctant hero says surf life-saving advertisements had taught him what to do.11 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandThe multi-million-dollar 11-year-old school that needs to be rebuiltOn opening in 2008 the school had been called "the most modern in the country''.11 Feb 06:57 PM
New ZealandRape in a public toilet: Father's descent into sex attackVictim's horrific ordeal after a rest-room stop on a journey from Queenstown to Dunedin.11 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandThe heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many KiwisHunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoozed Brighton beachgoers rescued from rip"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".10 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in Otago crashThe single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 12.30am.09 Feb 06:17 PM
LifestyleValentine's Day special: When I popped the question ...Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTangled sleeping bag causes serious crashPolice luggage-safety call after bad motorcycle crash when sleeping bag slipped09 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandNo bull - review to start following rodeo incidentRodeo Cowboys Association to launch review after bull rampaged through Outram Rodeo.07 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandThe $48k-$80k job few wanted - now they're lining upMore Kiwis are embarking on a teaching career again because of the teacher shortage.06 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessMt Difficulty Wines sale approved by OIOFoley Family Wines has purchased Mt Difficulty Wines Ltd for $52 million.04 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandOwner left 'terrified' after horse clipped by carHorse left with 15cm deep gash in chest after panicking and striking metal fence.04 Feb 08:30 PM
AgribusinessOtago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.02 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in northIt's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
