New ZealandChristchurch commuter rail pilot to be fundedMinisters Winston Peters and Shane Jones made the announcement today.31 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandFarmers retail workers strike for better payMore than 200 unionised staff at Farmers stores nationwide took strike action last week.28 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandSlink skin operator accused of harassing, stalking neighbour pleads not guiltyThe allegations allegedly involving more than 100 emails will go to trial.28 Oct 12:26 AM
PremiumAll BlacksFrom tyre shop to the All Blacks: Josh Moorby's unconventional rugby journey14 Oct 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChinese and Indians called 'a**holes' in meeting. Peters defends them The NZ First leader has made remarks about MP Lawrence Xu-Nan that were called racist.10 Oct 06:03 AM
New ZealandTwo youths charged over alleged child attack, kidnap in city park Both youths face charges including aggravated robbery and indecent assault.07 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCarcasses, trespasses, and a 'Slink Mafia': The strange and smelly saga of Fast EddieA neighbour of Eddie Zhi says the stench has become an awful part of daily life.04 Oct 06:21 PM
New ZealandWhere the winning $15.3m Lotto Powerball ticket was soldThe jackpot includes $15m from Powerball First Division & $333k from Lotto First Division.03 Oct 10:38 PM
New ZealandFears region's urology service could collapse as surgeries cancelledBriefings rated the risk ‘extreme’ and warned of a possible service collapse.30 Sep 05:54 PM
New ZealandTeens jointly charged with murder after child's death, denied bailTheir interim name suppression was continued when they appeared in court today.25 Sep 12:35 AM
New ZealandTeens accused of harming child who later died face new charges, police sayThe pair were previously charged with causing grievous bodily harm.24 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandDolphin found dead on Invercargill beach died from toxoplasmosis'Threats to our native marine species don’t only come from activities happening at sea.'22 Sep 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelNew Zealand's best airports – ranked and ratedWe've ranked our top 15 - now we want to hear from you.21 Sep 08:00 PM
TravelWellness reset: Saunas, spas and hot pools to try across NZFrom $20 sessions to $9,999 retreats, 28 ways to unwind and recharge. 21 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandChild found critically injured at Southland home 'not likely to recover', pair in courtTwo 19-year-olds have appeared in the Invercargill District Court charged with GBH.21 Sep 04:03 AM
New ZealandWhere last night's lucky Lotto winners bought their tickets Powerball wasn't struck, so it will go up to $8 million on Wednesday.20 Sep 12:02 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car hit by freight train near InvercargillPolice are investigating a fatal crash at the Mill Road South crossing.18 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandMan jailed after meth-fuelled police chase with baby in back seatThe Invercargill man was high on meth when the crash happened.16 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyThe First XV wingers who caught the eye in 2026Twelve standout schoolboy rugby wingers made their mark across the country.15 Sep 06:01 PM
New ZealandSave Our Trains urges passenger rail between Christchurch, Dunedin and InvercargillSave our Trains Southern calls for passenger rail across the South Island.14 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandCouncil moves to trespass slink skin operator after protestEddie Zhi denies acting aggressively during a protest over enforcement orders.14 Sep 10:08 PM
Travel newsExplore NZ, Europe, North America and the Pacific with latest travel dealsTravel deals include the Mediterranean, Great Lakes and Vanuatu escapes.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in Invercargill truck crash, victim named Whetu Taylor died at the scene after a motorcycle crash in Invercargill.11 Sep 05:01 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after collision with truck in InvercargillA motorbike rider died after a crash with a truck.10 Sep 07:19 PM
EnergyKaiwera Downs becomes South Island's biggest wind farmThe project lifts capacity to 198MW, enough to power about 96,000 homes.09 Sep 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesStewart Island airline gets $640k loanFunding is intended to help protect Stewart Island's vital mainland link.07 Sep 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeckenridge mystery: Mum believes son is alive, PI informed of possible sightingCoroner Elliott ruled the pair died when their vehicle drove off a Southland cliff04 Sep 09:00 PM
