New ZealandExtremely dry conditions in East Otago"Certainly, in the next few weeks, there is not a signal for above normal rainfall."13 Apr 08:45 PM
New ZealandHe let his drunk friend drive him home. His brain will never be the same after crashEight parts of Isaac McCallum's brain were injured when his friend crashed his car.13 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSnow wonder! Southern ski fields cop early dustingUp to 10cm of snow falls reported on Cardrona, Treble Cone and The Remarkables.13 Apr 06:18 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes southern State HighwayA police spokeswoman said the serious crash unit had been called.13 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandTeen charged after 'firearm threats' on InstagramThe threats were allegedly over money owed and mentioned a firearm.13 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandFinancial support for struggling railway not covered in council budgetThe Dunedin City Council draft 10-year plan does not include backing for the company.12 Apr 09:04 PM
New ZealandConcern transtasman bubble may lure Otago orchard workers to AussieThere are concerns the lustre of working outside, as winter approaches, is wearing off.12 Apr 08:34 PM
CrimeMethamphetamine, cash found in sleeping man's carPolice were called to a supermarket car park after the sleeping driver was spotted.11 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandBye bye Billy: Holiday bus nickedThieves cut padlocked gate with boltcutters and applied degrease to get wheels turning.11 Apr 06:23 PM
TravelThe Insider's Guide to WānakaI have never lived anywhere more beautiful, and I've lived in a lot of sweet places.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin man shoots neighbour's windows while firing gun at bottlesThe 34-year-old man was charged with discharging a firearm near a dwelling.08 Apr 11:59 PM
EntertainmentBring on the party: Return of Queenstown's Winter Festival'Welcome to Winter' will run over three days from July 2 to 4.08 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own councilCouncil staff reject the claims the Mayor was denied one-on-one training.08 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandVaccine rollout in Otago called 'a shambles'Some receive multiple appointments while other frontline staff had not been contacted.08 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sightAkaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM's Dunedin visit thwarted by fogThe fog has affected several flights in and out of the airport this morning.07 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandGang enforcer will do his time for bashing prospectHirini Te Runa's early release has been cancelled after he "conditioned" a cellmate.07 Apr 06:16 PM
New ZealandExperts predict when to expect expanded NZ travel bubbleWhile there was confidence the vaccine reduced transmission, further data was required.07 Apr 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Real quirky one': Teens abandon makeshift BBQ causing fire at churchThe teens were cooking sausages but fled at the first sign of trouble.07 Apr 12:00 AM
SportWatch: Miracle try leaves rugby world in stitchesA try from an Otago club rugby game has stunned the internet, but was it legal?06 Apr 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessYoung jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earringsMentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTravel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'06 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviourA video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.05 Apr 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentTeenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12Businessman Johnny O'Neill started his first venture at just 10.04 Apr 10:30 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 ZealandBoating tragedy: Lifeless toddler pulled from beneath vesselPraise for surfers who continued CPR on the beach until rescue helicopter arrived.04 Apr 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessJunior-preneur series: Why children can be taught entrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.04 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandTimaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than RarotongaParts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.04 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Easter chaos in Queenstown after bars close at midnightPeople could be seen climbing trees and damaging lampposts.03 Apr 09:57 PM
New ZealandEx-Mob member found with guns says he's left gang life behindBoycee Karetu told the court he was holding on to the weapons for friends.02 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandComplaints made against two Wānaka supermarkets for flouting Easter trading rulesFoodstuffs South Island defends decision to keep the stores open.02 Apr 01:23 AM
BusinessDeveloper who owes $1m to contractors selling luxury apartments"We bent over backwards to help him," one creditor says.01 Apr 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Best kind of surprise': Tuatara hatching caught on cameraIt was meant to be a routine inspection of the nest — but it led to a memorable surprise.01 Apr 06:43 PM
Travel'A lot of competition': Queenstown accommodation for less than $20 a nightThe NZ Hostel Association says prices are down about 50 per cent.31 Mar 11:31 PM
