Experienced pilot Dan Harrison killed in Otago helicopter crash
2:21 PM The pilot who died in a helicopter crash in a remote part of Otago had been flying helicopters for 15 years.
Golf club course committee resigns over tree-felling debacle
2:14 PM Disagreement over the felling of hundreds of trees at an exclusive golf club has led to the resignation of all but one of its course committee members.
Police gang operation uncovers a 'concerning trend' about guns
1:16 PM Police have made 865 arrests, and seized $5m in cash and 987 firearms, since Operation Tauwhiro began in February. But criminals are just getting craftier.
Police allege shop attendant involved in armed holdup at petrol station
1:12 PM Police believe the apparent holdup at a Z service station was staged to look like an armed robbery, and a station employee was involved in the crime.
South African family in triple homicide had been in Timaru for just a week
Suspected killer in hospital after twin girls aged 3 and sister of 7 found dead in Timaru home.
Is justice colour-blind?
The Wānaka story has put the spotlight on whether name suppression is fair.
Man arrested after police block off Christchurch road to find person of interest
A 26-year-old man is facing serious assault and family harm charges after armed police cordoned off a street in Redwood, Christchurch.
Covid-19 sinks SailGP's multimillion-dollar NZ yachting event
The SailGP high-speed summer yacht racing event, expected to bring millions of dollars to New Zealand, has been cancelled.
'Much-loved employee and friend' dies in Otago helicopter crash
Air crash investigators are appealing for witnesses after a pilot died in a helicopter crash between Milton and Alexandra in Otago.
Judge exits horse business on day son revealed as Wānaka lockdown breaker
District Court Judge Mary-Beth Sharp relinquished her shares in a horse breeding business the same day her son was revealed to be one of the Wānaka lockdown flouters.
Stabbing accused appears in court with a black eye
Police allege the man attacked a woman at their home in Christchurch on Thursday morning. She remains in hospital fighting for her life.
Flood-hit town gives overwhelming support to $10m flood protection scheme
Flood-hit Westport will get a major new flood protection scheme after 71 per cent of those who will pay for it gave their support.
Warning issued over cracks in Robinson helicopter rotor blades
Authorities are concerned a manufacturing defect making the blades prone to cracking, could lead to loss of control of the chopper.
Man killed in Christchurch crash named
Keegan Sullivan, 20, died and two others were injured when two cars collided near Lyttelton about 11pm on Monday. Police say speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Business owner's dreams dashed after late-night blaze guts restaurant
Jordan native Ahmad Aslan is looking for a new job, and has put plans of buying his first home on hold, after a blaze completely gutted his restaurant overnight.
Court documents reveal scale of Gloriavale harmful sexual behaviour
Ex-member escapes conviction for indecent assault against three boys, but court documents reveal over 60 young people have been involved in harmful sexual behaviour.
Who's wearing it better? Wellington and Christchurch in mask faceoff
Mask wearing isn't required outdoors, but one city's residents appear to be going above and beyond by covering up in public.
Privilege compounds offending of lockdown escapees
OPINION: It's long past time for the impression of automatic anonymity of the accused if they’re well known or well-connected.
Auckland lockdown escaper faces mother's wrath
OPINION: Who among us has not wanted name suppression to prevent our mother discovering what we did in the weekend?
Is justice colour-blind?
The Wānaka story has put the spotlight on whether name suppression is fair.
Afghanistan deminers have a claim on our conscience
OPINION: We contracted women for dangerous work but that was good. If we abandon them to an endangered future, that would be bad.
The end is nigh for Judith Collins
OPINION: The arc of her journey at the helm of the National Party has become apparent, and the final destination has been arrived at.
Consent delays are 'stopping us from building houses'
An 11-week wait for building consent applications to be even looked at in Christchurch highlights an extreme problem affecting councils throughout the country.
New owners rejected inventory offer and ended up with $100,000 of out-of-date stock
After buying an Indian supermarket, a couple were shocked to find $100,000 worth of out-of-date food, but the seller says they turned down a stock-take offer.
Hotel plans for central city land sold by John Britten estate
A new hotel looks likely to be built on a site sold by the estate of late designer, property developer, inventor and motorcycle designer John Britten.
Christchurch restaurants keep calm and creatively carry on
Level 2 has not come a moment too soon for restaurants at Riverside Market, though the restrictions are challenging.
Shifting school holidays due to Covid lockdown would cause disruption, businesses say
Holiday attractions and accommodation providers say shifting the next school holidays would be hugely disruptive when things are already difficult.
Golf club course committee resigns over tree-felling debacle
Disagreement over the felling of hundreds of trees at an exclusive golf club has led to the resignation of all but one of its course committee members.
The simple recipe behind Billy Harmon's rise
Billy Harmon hails career changing move to the Highlanders ahead of his return for Canterbury in Hamilton on Friday night.
Covid-19 sinks SailGP's multimillion-dollar NZ yachting event
The SailGP high-speed summer yacht racing event, expected to bring millions of dollars to New Zealand, has been cancelled.
Silver Ferns' Auckland contingent free to play against England
Silver Ferns' Auckland-based players are free to travel south and take the court against England next week after being granted government exemptions.
Kelvin Heaney: pioneering cameraman and speedway devotee
Kelvin Heaney loved speedway so much he once left hospital after being in car crash to make it to a meet.
Rare 'red lightning' weather phenomenon captured by Christchurch photographer
It is only the third time on record that a New Zealander has captured the rare red lightning bolts that can occur 100km above the Earth's surface.
Christchurch restaurants keep calm and creatively carry on
Level 2 has not come a moment too soon for restaurants at Riverside Market, though the restrictions are challenging.
Artist may have been dead for a month before his body was found at his home
Loved ones are trying to find a storage lock-up where inventive artist Eion Stevens may have kept thousands of paintings.
Top chefs collaborate for worthy cause
Witty banter, friendly competition and tasty food are just some of the items on the menu at an upcoming charity event.
