New ZealandBody found at the Ōkārito River mouth, West CoastPolice say the body of a man was recovered from the lagoon mouth around 10:30am.17 Nov 08:10 AM
New ZealandThousands of West Coasters march against law changesThe protestors are rallying changes to whitebaiting, mining and farming rules.16 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandLife at Gloriavale: Leavers describe fear inside - and the freedom of escapeSome devotees call the leaders the SS in secret - in reference to Nazi Germany.15 Nov 06:04 AM
New ZealandDriver killed after car hit by falling rocksThe car was struck by rockfall near Murchison in the South Island.14 Nov 01:21 AM
New Zealand'Turn your life around': Grieving father says killer reminds him of slain son"It will be a double loss if he doesn't make something of himself now" - victim's dad.13 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandOur population is growing, so why are NZ's towns dying?While New Zealand's population is rising, many small rural towns are dying. Why?12 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandDead, washed up rats to be sent for toxicology testingThe theory that it was 1080 is highly unlikely, a DOC manager says.10 Nov 07:35 PM
New Zealand'Drunk as a skunk' – how a serial drink-driver got let offPolice "stubbornness" resulted in the offender getting off the hook.10 Nov 06:35 PM
New Zealand3300 lightning strikes, Auckland Airport grounds flightsStormy cold front passing over NZ brings wild weather, overnight lows forecast to drop.10 Nov 05:24 PM
NPCRugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clashErrors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.09 Nov 10:48 AM
NPCRugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in LautokaHumid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.06 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandHaunted by his horror: Murderer claims he has PTSD, still refused paroleMurderer thought to be suffering from PTSD as result of stabbing pensioner to death27 Oct 08:35 PM
NPCSouth Canterbury's Willie Wright wrangles West Coast weather for Lochore Cup winExcellent goal kicking performance in adverse conditions for victory in Greymouth.27 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandAnother day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for othersAs usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.26 Oct 05:41 AM
New ZealandHot, hot, hot: Break out summer gear for weekendSome areas will have temperatures 8C above average, MetService says.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice told bullying victim to retract statement or face legal actionFormer constable who says he was victim of bullying has been threatened with legal action.22 Oct 10:35 PM
NPCRugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland ChampionshipNorth Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.20 Oct 03:19 AM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matchesSome old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.13 Oct 04:49 AM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Wanganui must win with a bonus pointIn a Heartland mathematical nightmare, Wanganui must win with a bonus point against HK.10 Oct 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate roundTop four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.06 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandHoli-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak weekIt's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.05 Oct 07:01 AM
New Zealand'We haven't forgotten, we're coming for you': Widows re-enter Pike River minePike families enter the drift up to 170m barrier on an emotional day.03 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandPike River families to travel into driftFamilies of the 29 men will walk into the drift of the Pike River Mine today.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Contagious personality': Givealittle set up for family of swept away EmilyA fundraising page aims to support Emily's family and preserve her memory.29 Sep 05:18 PM
RugbyRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
New Zealand'Incomprehensible': Family in shock after Emily, 9, swept awayCouple's only child had been spending holidays with extended family in Hokitika.27 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandThe only place in New Zealand with a population declineThe population here has slipped 1.8 percent, close to where it was 13 years ago.25 Sep 05:50 AM
New ZealandPike River Mine tragedy families invited to go undergroundThe Pike River Recovery Agency is trying to recover the 29 dead men.23 Sep 01:50 AM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across boardOnly one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.22 Sep 03:53 AM
WorldReturn of 'Blob': Marine heat wave resurges in PacificNew 'Blob' is starting to form in Pacific Ocean, leading to fears of mass sea life death.21 Sep 06:17 PM
New ZealandCannabis bunker bust: Police seize $5m in assetsPolice have found a very large underground bunker for a cannabis-growing operation.18 Sep 01:23 AM
RugbyHeartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladderRobbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag15 Sep 04:02 AM
RugbyHeartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North OtagoTeams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.08 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandTug of war over body: Family fights for a big send-offColin McCormick, 44, died last month after being hit by a car.03 Sep 06:00 AM
