Rare penguin swims from Antarctica to South Island
A penguin is getting fattened up after travelling thousands of kilometres to Aotearoa.
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‘They are missed every moment’: Mother's tribute decade on from her two kids' murders
Bradley, 9, and Ellen Livingstone, 6, were shot dead by their father ten years ago today.
'Warmer than the tropics': Scorching weather to end for South Island, rain watches in place
Parts of NZ were warmer than the tropics today, as temperatures soared above 30 degrees.
Eeeek! Mouse in the house sparks police callout
Three women screaming for their lives sparked a rapid police response in Dunedin.
Prison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang book
He said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.
'More gold in them there hills': Exec says Otago gold process could start as soon as this year
Spring said the development would boost the local economy by providing more local jobs.
Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan
Anglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.
$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’
An Australian mining company touts NZ's 'new pro-mining government' in its announcment.
Playful sea lion stuns at national surfing champs
The sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.
‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfall
It took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.
Police appeal for information after man's body found in Lake Wānaka
Police found Jervis' body near Waterfall Creek early morning December 31.
'Resilience and grace': Legendary Kiwi busker loses cancer battle
Hickling died from pancreatic cancer just three months after being diagnosed.
Teen cruise ship passenger found after going missing in Dunedin
Cameron was visiting the southern city from a cruise ship with her parent this morning.
Orthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours list
Thirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.
Prison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prison
The high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.
Pedestrian hit by car at Curio Bay flown to hospital with moderate injuries
A helicopter was sent fom Dunedin to the southern holiday hotspot.
Boxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailers
Boxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.
Possible Dunedin shooting dismissed after car window shattered
Police swarm Dunedin after incident; no evidence of shooting found.
Swimmer rescued by training surf lifeguards
A swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.
Power grinch almost steals Christmas
A power provider has apologised for stinging a Queenstower with a shock $4000 bill.
Engineered stone firm sent WorkSafe notices; rejects landlord’s claim of unsafe practices
Engineered or artificial stone will soon be banned in Australia.
A long time ago we had the Dr Phil's of this world - Pasifika professor
The University of Otago appoints its first Pacific professor of psychology.
'I just about fell over': Dunedin couple plan to keep working after $8.25 million Lotto win
Just like Santa Claus, a Dunedin couple had to check their list more than once.
'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea Station
New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.
Central Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seized
Nine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.
Judas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury
'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.
R&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ opposition
The decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.
Watch: Head boy comes out as gay during powerful school prizegiving speech
Harry Dynes hopes others will take inspiration from his speech.
One dead after car crash in Gibbston Valley
A two-car crash has killed one person and left another in a serious conditition.
Hottest day of the summer so far forecast as 30C highs set to hit regions
Experts say this weather heralds a period of settled, sunny weather.
'I reject it': Judge rejects claim man was provoked into attacking couple
The man claimed the couple were antagonistic and attacked him first.
'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosis
Ben Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.
'I just want my work back': Student's research project stolen during car break-in
'It’s fine - take the drinks. I just want my work back,' he said.
Dunedin's new 'humble-brag' $150k marketing campaign
Destination Dunedin will be rolled out across the country's media for the next 12 months.