New ZealandNearby helicopter not used in search for missing diverJake Bridson, 23, died at popular Catlins snorkelling spot Owaka Heads on December 27.13 Jan 07:21 PM
New ZealandWoman to appear in court today after dead man found at Christchurch propertyPolice would like to hear from anyone who had contact with the occupants since Christmas.13 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandMental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapistThe disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.13 Jan 06:48 PM
New ZealandConcern new tenancy rules could harm domestic violence victimsVictims need to provide evidence of abuse to withdraw from a tenancy.13 Jan 06:04 PM
New Zealand'People could've got high from walking past': Cannabis grown in every room including roofA man who used every room in a Dunedin flat to grow cannabis has been jailed.13 Jan 06:14 AM
CrimeHit & run: Man charged after Christmas Day collisionA man has been arrested after a Christmas Day hit-and-run incident in Blenheim.13 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandPlane flips causing crash near DunedinA Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said it was alerted to the crash at 12.47pm.13 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandSeven new Covid cases in managed isolation; Bloomfield makes fresh pleaStricter pre-flight Covid testing is set to come into force this week.13 Jan 12:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch fraudster jailed after fleecing $32k from victimsKieran Withers was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday.12 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandWoman, teenager missing in CanterburyRachel Dyer, Ngaire Ginders and 14-year-old Brianna are all missing from Canterbury.12 Jan 11:40 PM
New ZealandWoman's body found in search for missing swimmer in KaikōuraA search for the missing woman began on Tuesday night.12 Jan 10:06 PM
TravelJetstar picks holes in claim staff ate passenger's cherriesJetstar said staff had done the woman a favour, taking fruit as excess luggage.12 Jan 09:13 PM
New ZealandTwelve years after teen's murder, killer reveals 'strange' motiveChristopher Wayne Patterson murdered Michael Hutchings in 2008.12 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandMake way: Road temporarily closed for sea lion and pupThe council said people could still visit the area on foot or by bicycle.12 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandEstimated 50 per cent of cherry stock lost to heavy rain, jobs on the lineThe damage could result in the loss of $50 million in export revenue to the country.12 Jan 07:22 PM
New ZealandGang shooting: Charges against woman dismissedThe shooting in Kaiapoi left the son of a Mongrel Mob leader seriously injured.12 Jan 06:08 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for stabbing dog, threatening motherJohn McVicar stabbed his mother's dog in the neck and said she would get the same.12 Jan 06:02 PM
New ZealandBack to jail: Child rapist found with sex-abuse materialJudge calls Pierre John Parsons' offending 'vile and degrading'.12 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandMissing yacht: Skipper contacts police after difficulty in Marlborough SoundsSkipper has spoken with police and is safe and well, an updated police statement said.12 Jan 01:02 AM
New Zealand'It's desperate down there': West Coast town hanging on for Govt helpUnless promised life support comes through, Franz Josef will flatline, councillor says.12 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandDefence bomb squad called after old grenade found at Christchurch propertyPolice were called to the discovery on Avonhead's Bevington St at about 12.20pm.12 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandCitycare worker dies in two-truck crash in ChristchurchThe crash happened near the intersection of Roberts Road and Pound Road in Islington.12 Jan 12:18 AM
New ZealandOtago man denies sex abuse of boysThe defendant, aged in his 60s, faces 16 charges.11 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandWatch: Railway damaged after train derailsThe freight service was carrying empty coal wagons when it came off the tracks.11 Jan 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Unpleasant' smell leads gardener to blood-red fungusWhen Aaron Nicholson stumbled across the fungus he did not know what it was.11 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandFlood recovery cost 'will be into the six figures'The Waitaki Mayor says NZTA's cost alone is probably $200,000 or $300,000.11 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandAurora Energy price hike: Worst-hit residents face even larger increasesSome residents face power price increases of up to an average of $876 per year by 2025-26.11 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandA pretty good plan D: Marketing campaign draws visitors to DunedinThe self-deprecating campaign was launched by Enterprise Dunedin last May.11 Jan 06:12 PM
New Zealand14-year-old missing in Christchurch againBrianna was last seen at her home in the city on January 8.11 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandJetstar probe: Claim staff ate Auckland-bound passenger's cherriesWoman claims a box of cherries taken by airline's check-in staff were subsequently eaten.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTree falls on Dunedin Northern MotorwayPolice were alerted to reports of a pine tree falling onto the road near Pigeon Flat Rd.11 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandFour new Covid cases in managed isolation, One from UKThe person from the United Kingdom tested positive during routine testing around day 1.11 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandMan found dead in a camper van near Queenstown namedZdenek Smerda's body was found at Wilson Bay, about 10km west of Queenstown, last Monday.11 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandMore international fishermen in Christchurch, 11 test positive for CovidThe group of Ukrainian and Russian mariners arrived on Wednesday last week.11 Jan 12:06 AM
