New ZealandRain brings relief to fire-hit Canterbury and Marlborough after record heatAbout 45 crews and aircraft fought fires across Canterbury and Marlborough yesterday.20 Jun 11:00 PM
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 Zealand'Seriously remorseful': Mussel firm fined $24k for unpermitted shellfish transport10 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandCocktail of unstable, humid atmosphere and warm seas a perfect recipe for lightning strikes05 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyAuckland Grammar end nine-year drought ahead of season-defining three weeks02 Jun 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Ground was shaking': Quake strikes Marlborough, shakes both sides of Cook Strait30 May 01:04 AM
New Zealand44-hour long weekend washout: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind to lash south then move north28 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandAratere's crew were untrained on new steering system when it ran aground, report findsBy the time the crew recognised the error, they were unable to take control of the ship.28 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMourners gather as community grieves baby found dead near BlenheimShane Graham said the community felt a responsibility to offer support.21 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandInfant's body found on roadside near Blenheim, police urgently seek motherPolice want to talk to the baby's family to offer them 'the support they require'.20 May 04:56 AM
New Zealand'You held me down and raped me': Truck driver jailed for highway attack Crown says man raped woman in 'the cruddy cab of a truck in the middle of nowhere'.19 May 06:00 AM
ChristchurchFierce blaze destroys 15m boat in Marlborough SoundsThe vessel caught fire in the northern Queen Charlotte Sound.14 May 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: All the top schoolboy rugby action nationallyGrammar made to work hard but secure victory; top-of-the-table clash set for North Harbour11 May 05:36 PM
New Zealand'All round good bugger': Rugby stalwart mourned after tractor death on farmTributes describe him as a devoted father, farmer and rugby club leader.09 May 03:24 AM
BusinessInterislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles'I absolutely think it's going to keep going up': Truck fuel surcharge doubles to 54.4%.04 May 10:37 PM
New ZealandWarning over paralytic toxic shellfish in MarlboroughA warning is also in place for the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.01 May 06:13 AM
Airlines$22m loan package announced for struggling regional airlinesAirlines already under pressure before Iran war have taken hits from soaring fuel prices.23 Apr 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘We are delighted’: Billionaire’s bid for Stony Batter lease moves aheadFormer operator Tim Moon says his bid for a new five-year lease was rejected.14 Apr 05:00 PM
WellingtonSearch underway after person went overboard from Cook Strait ferryPolice were called about 2.20am.30 Mar 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Big decision': Five groups apply to run Molesworth StationMolesworth Station, an iconic high country property, needs a new operator. 23 Mar 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumSportInside the brutal training grind driving Maadi Cup hopefulsMarlborough Boys' College rowers clock up to nine gruelling sessions a week.22 Mar 02:01 AM
New ZealandAccountant goes off-script with ‘dire’ wine industry predictionsAnton James warns Marlborough land values may fall 40% after recent sharp increases.18 Mar 07:08 AM
New ZealandFourth person dies after SH1 car and campervan crash near Blenheim last monthBelgian policy adviser Victoria Docx was among those who lost their lives.13 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical faultAbout 1300 vehicles face disruption, with refunds and rebookings being offered.12 Mar 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Critical': Regional mayors react to Air New Zealand flight cutsTemporary schedule cuts are because of volatile jet fuel prices from the Middle East war.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhat do rural sector groups think of the RMA?More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.10 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandVideo of tourist allegedly 'harassing' seals at Kaikōura Peninsula sparks DoC probeDoC says disturbing seals is an offence under the Marine Mammals Act 1978.10 Mar 05:16 AM
SportMedal rush: The young scullers who shone ahead of Maadi CupMarlborough Boys' College rowers secured nine medals, including three gold.09 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plungeThundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.26 Feb 07:42 PM
