New ZealandVanished: Police to re-enact missing man's last movementsFifty-year-old was last seen leaving his Alexandra home on Monday, November 1.07 Nov 05:41 PM
New Zealand'Terrible shock': New Zealander, 37, dies suddenly at Copenhagen AirportMark Harrington's mother says he died from a blood clot in his lung, attributed to flying.07 Nov 04:55 PM
New ZealandVaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.07 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandFresh 'electronic data' spurs police to resume search for missing teenPolice had suspended the search in Alexandria for the 17-year-old, but it is now back on.30 Jul 11:50 PM
New ZealandNo sign of Caitlin, search suspendedPolice issue a second appeal to help find the missing 17-year-old.30 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandMissing teen 'possibly travelled outside Alexandra'Police said new information led them to believe she was not in the area being searched.29 Jul 07:41 AM
New ZealandTeen girl still missing from AlexandraPolice have concerns regarding the whereabouts of 17-year-old Caitlin.28 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays weather: Unsettled week aheadTekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.10 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandFrosty start to school holidays, severe in South IslandSevere frosts are expected for South Island locations including Alexandra and Queenstown.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartless criminals': Stolen dogs found but with signs of mistreatmentPolice are searching for the person or people responsible.20 Jun 08:19 PM
New ZealandCase of missing Alexandra man passed on to CoronerChristopher Bates was 22 when he was last seen leaving his family home in 2018.15 Jun 12:39 AM
BusinessBoss would've 'taken a bullet' for staffer who ripped off the companyWhen the family-owned firm discovered who'd stolen from them 'it broke our hearts'.11 Jun 09:56 PM
New ZealandSir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honoursA posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Kahu'Tears of happiness': Otago police welcome first female Māori commanderInspector Paula Enoka has also served in Timor Leste and represented NZ at hockey.23 May 10:40 PM
Entertainment'There's nothing like going to the cinema' - Sam NeillSam Neill likes lying low back home in Earnscleugh, but he is coaxed out occasionally ...22 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandWomen shot by duck hunters: Man charged with careless use of firearmA man, 26, has been arrested after two women were hit by pellets.11 May 06:31 AM
New ZealandClosing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pelletsThe women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.09 May 08:21 PM
New ZealandMother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South IslandThe sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo South Island towns lose Kiwibank servicesPaper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.26 Apr 09:28 PM
New ZealandGreat Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbitsThe message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.04 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandIn the deep end: Man burnt mixing pool chemicalsAuthorities called the incident "a bit of an oopsy".27 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandWoman who sold drugs to school pupils has appeal dismissedThe deals were generally coordinated by a 14yo girl who would contact Magon by text.19 Mar 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyDevan Flanders set to star in Super RugbyIt's not the Brad Pitt look he wanted, but Magpie hopes his surgery will help on-field.18 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago fatal plane crash pilot namedRescuers were hampered by remoteness, fog and low cloud.04 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandFormer Southland rugby player on firearms chargesLong list of firearms charges facing former Southland open side flanker.01 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandGasfitter to pay $190k over shower blunder that killed boyJesse Samuel's death has "ripped me apart", mum says.27 Jan 03:18 AM
New Zealand'You killed my son': Mother's agony over gasfitter's fatal shower blunderJustine Walker says no sentence will be enough for the death of her son.26 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandOne dead after tractor rolls on vineyard near AlexandraA police spokeswoman said the incident happened about 1.50pm.22 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandPerson injured after tractor rolls on Central Otago vineyardA police spokeswoman said the incident happened at about 1.50pm on Friday.22 Jan 01:53 AM
BusinessMore than $600k chased via text, email in auto firm liquidationCourts exhaust all means of communication to chase $600k from liquidated car dealership.13 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandWoman caught drink-driving chilly bin avoids convictionAnna Pilgrim was stationary when police caught up with her on an Alexandra roadside.11 Nov 02:40 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe return of spring: Temperatures could soar to 12C above average tomorrowTime to put on the summer sheets - overnight temperatures could be much warmer than usual.02 Oct 06:57 PM
