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Assets found by sea
A homicide investigation is under way after a man’s assets was found on a Canterbury riverbed.
Intense rain for South
Fronts expected to bring intense rain to the west of the South Island over the next two days, MetService warns.
Shades of Labour circa 1984?
OPINION: There are more differences than similarities in Labour’s governments-in-waiting of one thousand nine hundred eighty four and 2017.
Good legislation slips target
OPINION: Police minister firing blanks in bid to keep dangerous weapons out of the wrong forearms, says law academic.
Lack of sausage in Labour’s roll
OPINION: Time for Labour to ditch the Trump-like slogans and produce the detail.
There was fire and passion
OPINION: This was a rollicking, swift and heated debate and neither left anything at home this week.
Police search for missing man
Queenstown Police are looking for missing Dunedin man Fabian Dobson.
Leaders find fifth gear
The 2nd leaders debate was as flamy as it was funny as English and Ardern found another gear.
Fact-checking the 2nd debate
How many children are living in poverty? He said 155,000, she said 290,000.
Review: the leaders’ debate
Leave behind the leaders. Did Paddy Gower win the contest of the moderators?
Leaders debate: who won?
Two out of three of our political pundits said Prime Minister Bill English won that debate
Arms too ‘petite’ for bike
Family and friends reminisce of "special" cyclist who lost control of her bike thanks to brakes that were too big hope death sends safety message to retailers.
Leaders turn up warmth in 2nd debate
OPINION: Both leaders hit their strengths, and predictably gave way to their weaknesses in the 2nd leaders debate.
Abortion debate back on the table
"It shouldn’t be in the Crimes Act," Jacinda Ardern tells Newshub debate.
Recap: Ardern and English face off
A fired-up 2nd leaders debate eyed Jacinda Ardern and Bill English taking swipes at each other over housing, tax, abortion and immigration. But who won?
Mountain rescue successful
A 2nd rescue team was sent in to help a climber who fell two hundred metres on Mt Taranaki.
Poacher undone by crimson arrows
A hunter who shot a neighbour’s lamb thinking it was a wild goat has been found out by his distinctive crimson arrows.
Where’s the fiscal crevice?
On the same day as the leaders face off in a debate, National has attacked Labour’s fiscal plan.
Searching for policy gold
The Kingswood Election Tour strikes it rich on the West Coast as locals prepare to vote in the election.
Calls for speed limit reduction
A open up of highway near Pareora does not need a speed reduction, despite concerns from locals over road safety, South Canterbury’s top cop says.
Fisherman expected to see figures
Joel Nicklin was out for a morning fish when he spotted a crimson light. His decision to investigate saved lives.
Witness backs MPs attack account
A National party volunteer described how a protest turned "bizarre" when a woman lurched towards Nelson MP Nick Smith with rat poison.
Man arrested after baby hurt
A Christchurch man has been charged with gravely injuring a baby.
TDC in line to get $10m interest-free loan for dam plan
Likely interest-free loan for dam project expected to save TDC ratepayers $500,000 a year.
Fire near ski field road
Firefighters spent several hours battling an out-of-control blaze next to the Remarkables Ski Area access road and will assess the scene in the morning.
Welcome to Town: Waitarere Beach
A community where boots are scarce and relaxed vibes are plentiful.
Man saved from Sugarloaf Islands
Rescuers have saved a man stranded on the Sugarloaf Islands in Fresh Plymouth.
Wifey’s conviction ‘very satisfying’
Family of man who died falling down steps say his wifey’s guilty prayer brings them "a little bit of closure" after six years.
Sparring over P
Politicians battle over National’s suggestions to solve methamphetamine scourge.
Are journos hard on pollies?
Politicians are public servants, they should expect the hard questions. But is the media leaving behind that they’re human, too?
