New ZealandDrink-driver's vehicle gets stuck, forced to take taxi before blowing 3x limitThe 64-year-old attempted to reverse and got her vehicle stuck on a bank.24 Feb 11:48 PM
New Zealand40% of MDMA tested at O-week contains dangerous substituteSide effects include not being able to sleep for days and it can be fatal.24 Feb 06:06 PM
New Zealand'The big yellow sun leads me home': Woman sings to keep stranded whales calm49 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on a South Island beach this week.23 Feb 06:40 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Jury told of gruesome scene39-year-old John Kenneth Collins has been charged with the murder of Brent Andrew Bacon.23 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Weapon found split in two after attackMan denies murder, admits interfering with body and unlawfully taking victim's vehicle.23 Feb 12:36 AM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Sister thought slain brother was on 'bender'John Kenneth Collins is on trial before the High Court at Dunedin accused of the murder.22 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandHundreds of fish die in estuaryThe dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.21 Feb 06:28 PM
TravelNZ's most beautiful public transport ridesThere are some stunning views you can get from buses, trains and boats ferries.21 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFatal crash finding: Police should have abandoned chase earlierLuke Savigny was going 130km/h and was being pursued by police when he crashed.18 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandPassengers refuse face masks: Police called inEmployers advised bus drivers not to argue with passengers.18 Feb 06:27 PM
New ZealandWoman's hair ripped from scalp in random attackThe defendant, witnesses said, appeared to be especially hostile.18 Feb 06:06 PM
New ZealandBody found on beach in Dunedin still being investigatedPolice were called to the Heyward Point area shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday.18 Feb 01:05 AM
New Zealand'It's my own fault': Coma, arm amputated after drunk motorcycle crashIt was weeks before he regained consciousness.17 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandCornrow row: School's U-turn relief for studentConcern remains that school didn't understand cultural significance of the hairstyle.17 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandKiwis less active than Americans and Brits, global study showsOnly 58 per cent of Kiwis are physically active - and that's an improvement.17 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandPerson injured after mobility scooter crash with carPolice were called to the crash in Dunedin at about 11.10am.16 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandRecidivist offender avoids jail after biting police officer, dangerous drivingJustin Philip Witchall was sentenced to four months' home detention.16 Feb 06:51 PM
New ZealandWrangling Shrek the sheep lookalike good practice for young rugby playersThe year 13 pupils had been watching the rogue ewe for some time.16 Feb 06:31 PM
Lifestyle'Extreme haircut': Student told to undo cornrowsA Dunedin teenager is butting heads with his high school over his hairstyle.16 Feb 05:42 AM
New ZealandMan viciously bashed by pair seeking drugsKidney split and blood sprayed over walls and ceiling during brutal beating.15 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandAuckland students jet out of city despite lockdownRules allow the students to leave Auckland for the cities where they study.15 Feb 04:56 PM
New ZealandSearch under way in gully for missing woman seen in 'distress'The search began last night after members of the public raised concerns.15 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandLead contamination: Mayor staying mum over contradicting health board claimsThe mayor said they did not go public with August test results after advice from the SDHB.14 Feb 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Definitely deliberate': Vehicles believed to be involved in more bird deathsIt follows about 30 protected red-billed gulls being killed a week ago.14 Feb 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi kids in world's largest trial of games to teach self-controlBestStart will test games to improve self-control with 1600 children.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in waterMore than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.13 Feb 09:50 PM
EmploymentThe NZ city with the lowest unemploymentA buffer against Covid-19 uncertainty.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New Zealand'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup villageSport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia advocate convicted of South African murders censured in New ZealandSouth African doctor guilty of murder didn't disclose convictions.12 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandConvicted killer, euthanasia advocate's NZ medical science registration revokedThe man has also been ordered to pay more than $8000.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'You're a risk to the public': Road rage incident said to be a case of 'mistaken identity'.11 Feb 07:05 PM
New ZealandN-word attack: Man claims racist abuse was 'light-hearted'He admits telling them to "f... off back to their own country", but claims it was a joke.11 Feb 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lead-contaminated water a national concernEDITORIAL: A key lesson from Havelock North five years ago seems to have been missed.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago Regional Council: No lead contamination in Waikouaiti RiverSamples taken from the Waikouaiti River show no signs of lead contamination.11 Feb 03:52 AM
