New ZealandTractor-trailer jack-knifed on front lawn in residential streetEmergency services were called to the crash about 1.55pm in Motueka.22 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandHottest June day ever for Christchurch, amid strong winds and rainThe city has hit 25 degrees - a record high for the first month of winter. 20 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandSevere weather to lash South Island with heavy rain and 130km/h galesWestland ranges may receive up to 350mm of rain over a 24-hour period.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWet 'n' windy: Severe gales, heavy rain to batter parts of countryMeanwhile, two centres could top 20C as a mild winter rolls on.19 Jun 12:55 AM
Crime'Somewhat reckless': Drug dealer caught after using own name to sell stolen items onlineThe car dealer has been jailed on drugs, weapon and receiving charges.19 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyA century of school pride on the line at New Zealand’s oldest rugby tournament17 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandTranstasman gang crackdown: Guns, $150k cash, cars and drugs seized, arrests made13 Jun 07:17 AM
New Zealand'Seriously remorseful': Mussel firm fined $24k for unpermitted shellfish transportThe unpermitted moves risked the Bluff oyster fishery’s vital biosecurity.10 Jun 05:00 AM
Crime'Brutal cheap shot': Teen’s birthday ends in prison after stabbing man he shared vape withThe 21-year-old student needed surgery for the 10cm stomach wound.09 Jun 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailGriffin's posts $59m loss after big brand write-downA $52.75m goodwill and $7.25m brand impairment drove the loss.07 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandCocktail of unstable, humid atmosphere and warm seas a perfect recipe for lightning strikesThe South Island has seen more than 6200 lightning strikes in 12 hours.05 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for top half of North Island after 6200 lightning strikes pummel southMetService warns the electrical storms bring a threat of tornadoes.04 Jun 10:51 PM
TravelHot Take: Maybe the best place we can travel to is home OPINION: After years of overseas travel, Molly Codyre returns to NZ. 04 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Should have known better': Judge criticises businessman who cut native treesThe man was discharged without conviction but must pay $12,200 in reparation and costs.04 Jun 07:34 AM
New Zealand'Lucky': Four teens rescued after becoming stranded in bushTheir rescue was delayed due to conditions, forcing the teens to spend the night in a hut.03 Jun 05:25 AM
Cricket‘I didn’t realise’: Sports Minister laughs off Black Caps v election clashNew Zealand’s second ODI against India is played on the same day Kiwis head to the polls. 03 Jun 03:51 AM
Christchurch'Keep pets away': Fatbergs wash ashore after Nelson floodsThe council says some dogs have been eating the rock-like waste deposits.03 Jun 03:48 AM
TravelGolden Bay long weekend: Where to eat, walk and unwind by the seaFrom Nelson to Riwaka, the drive is dotted with cafés, pubs and farm shops.02 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyAuckland Grammar end nine-year drought ahead of season-defining three weeksThere was much to admire in the way Grammar tucked away rivals Hamilton Boys'.02 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandRespected local doctor dies after regular sea swimDr Martin Hudson collapsed after finishing his swim at Kaiteriteri Beach.02 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandRaw sewage flows into Nelson river and estuary after overnight stormHeavy downpours caused a wastewater pipe to burst, sending sewage into nearby waterways.01 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings as holidaymakers urged to plan ahead for wet weatherTravellers are urged to leave early to avoid heavy rain across key routes.31 May 08:24 AM
New Zealand'Terrified': Bullet from drive-by shooting just missed occupant who was watching TVThe shooting stemmed from a $40,000 drug debt owed to the King Cobras gang.29 May 07:38 AM
New Zealand44-hour long weekend washout: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind to lash south then move northHeavy rain and gale northerlies will hit the South Island from Sunday.28 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after water-related incident at Kaiteriteri BeachThe person was found unresponsive on the beach and could not be revived.28 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandMicrochips, desexing: The region with strict new rules on cat ownershipThe council says the rules aim to promote responsible and humane cat ownership.27 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ to cut more services, saying jet fuel price forcing ‘adjustments’The changes cover travel from late July to late October.26 May 04:23 AM
RugbyRugby player retires after serious injury that left him stricken on field for an hourPlayers from both teams huddled with arms linked around him as he received treatment.26 May 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'The cost of living here is chaotic': How much Aucklanders really earnFrom a bus driver to a banker, 25 workers talk anonymously about their incomes25 May 05:00 PM
CrimeSnapchat predator, rapist went down online 'rabbit hole' before grooming young girlsExperts found Raveen Saily had a high risk of reoffending and deviant sexual interests.24 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why dog control is becoming everyone’s problemOPINION: Tauranga logged over 800 dog attacks in five years but under 1% led to charges.24 May 05:00 PM
Economy‘Another headwind for growth’: ASB warns of wider cost shock from Middle East conflictASB says a quarter of the economy faces high exposure to shock arising from the Iran war. 24 May 05:00 PM
