New ZealandAA: Safer roads, cars will reduce tollRoads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.05 Jan 08:13 PM
LifestyleLong relationships the key to health, study findsMen and women who are in relationships for longer than five years are less likely to be depressed, researchers have found.05 Jan 02:27 AM
New ZealandEast the place to be for a feast of New Year sunshineNew Year's Day is tipped to offer sunny weather for most of the country and some respite from the recent muggy, humid weather.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal after hit-and-run deathPolice are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Manukau early today, which took the holiday road toll to two.24 Dec 06:36 PM
LifestyleLess is more: The joys of being a minimalistRebecca Barry meets a group of New Zealanders for whom life means much more than material possessions.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCollision on runway narrowly missedWhen an aviation security officer drove a vehicle on to the active runway at Dunedin International Airport at night in heavy rain ahead of a landing aircraft, the consequences could have been disastrous.23 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouple abandon boat in rough seas off FiordlandA couple were forced to spend a 'tough' night out in the open after abandoning their boat in rough seas off southern Fiordland.22 Dec 08:21 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fires continue to burnCanterbury firefighters continue to battle two major fires in the region, but both blazes are under control.22 Dec 08:01 PM
New ZealandMassive fire still burning in south CanterburyA massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn. 22 Dec 06:07 AM
New ZealandStretched firefighters battle two large blazesStretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.21 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle 120 hectare scrub fireFirefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.21 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandWeather Watch: Promising days aheadSanta Claus is coming to town - and the weather is looking fantastic for his long ride down from the North Pole.21 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe fair copThe festive season is a time of excess. But as the country’s top traffic officer Paula Rose tells Alan Perrott, there is little cheer in counting its cost.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Riesling ChallengeNew Zealand's top winemakers will battle it out at the inaugural Riesling Challenge today.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan dies in Otago power cutThe death of a man whose breathing apparatus stopped during a power cut has been referred to a coroner.17 Dec 04:30 PM
