New ZealandParole denied: Woman 'thought she was going to die' after horrific domestic abuseSamuel Anderson had been in the relationship for only a few months when violence started.03 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandThe tragic death of Sophia Crestani: Family reflects a year after uni party horrorThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken a year after her tragic death.02 Oct 08:45 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
New ZealandKillling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades captureDog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.01 Oct 06:33 PM
TravelDark skies and designer lodges in the Ahuriri ValleyThere's no noise, no wind, just silence and stars - a once in a lifetime experience.01 Oct 03:36 AM
New Zealand'Low risk' of reoffending for repeat upskirt filmerThe 26-year-old was sentenced on five charges of making an intimate visual recording.29 Sep 11:59 PM
KahuOtago University pulls back on minority selection changesMedical school withdraws planned changes on Māori, Pasifika and refugee applicants.29 Sep 05:58 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Plan to flush out virus spreadersVirus could be detected in wastewater and traced back to the source, says Otago academic.29 Sep 05:28 PM
New ZealandWeather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blastIcy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.29 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandSnow wonder! Brace for more wintry weatherHeaviest snowfalls in years blanket Otago and Southland for start of school holidays.28 Sep 05:46 PM
New ZealandShe felt unsafe, and insisted on getting out of the carAfter the driver began 'drifting and rallying' this 18-year-old decided she'd had enough.28 Sep 04:59 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Bitterly cold weather in Southland as snowfall mixes with icy blasts'In places with snow and forecasted southwesterlies it will get pretty heinous.'28 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the southA rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.27 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandStormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could closeAuthorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan with huge, expensive drug habit jailedThe drug dealer's meth habit cost him about $3000 a day.25 Sep 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekendSnow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.24 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandDisabled man couldn't get treatment until it became emergencyMan's family have had to battle system to get him urgent medical care.24 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I was in that sort of mood': Man sentenced for graveyard sex assaultMan's actions in the cemetery leave victim fearing what else he is capable of.23 Sep 06:42 PM
New ZealandSchool principals split on legalising cannabisPrincipals' leader stirs up a storm by advocating cannabis legalisation.22 Sep 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Outdoor sex and bad smell': Pig farmer's hilarious warning to future neighbours"The stench was incredible. Absolutely no one could live downwind of that place."21 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, two in hospital after serious crash in DunedinOne person has died in a single-car crash on Ravensbourne Rd in Dunedin.19 Sep 07:14 PM
New Zealand'She loved me a lot': Slain mum brought close through strangers' storiesAfter her mum was murdered, Georgina Jacobs had little to remember her by - until now.18 Sep 07:16 PM
New ZealandSouthland man admits careless driving in fatal crashMan admits speeding and reckless driving in crash that killed 20-year-old woman.17 Sep 01:24 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms and snow in the south, sun in the northCheck Metservice before travelling, a meteorologist warns.16 Sep 10:43 PM
New ZealandViolent teen to be released as 'more time won't help'Ollie Walker punched a Corrections officer so hard, he was left unable to speak properly.16 Sep 07:05 PM
Business'Where did the money go?': Couple scammed Otago Uni out of $220,000She set up the company while he arranged for invoices to be paid - but no work was done.16 Sep 06:10 PM
New ZealandMan fined $2000 for drowning eight catsJudge Michael Turner said the case underscored a "common misconception" in the community.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMedical school admissions policy to be challenged in courtThe university will oppose the court action.15 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandMan who killed young Dunedin mum denied paroleA man who killed a woman in her home in 1997 will spend at least another year behind bars.14 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandWhy this little tūī has to wear tiny JandalsThe little tūī has been receiving treatment at the Wildlife Hospital in Dunedin.11 Sep 08:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBusiness Hub: Restaurateur learns hard Covid-19 lessonsFleur Caulton learned hard lessons when Covid crippled her restaurants almost overnight.11 Sep 05:50 AM
CrimeNo parole: Sex abuser 'not suitable' for rehab, still in denialDunedin man "not suitable" for rehabilitation because of his denial of the offending.11 Sep 02:58 AM
New Zealand'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to returnAnxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.10 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandMissing crewman's family still hope he will be foundLochie Bellerby was one of two New Zealanders on the stricken Gulf Livestock 1.09 Sep 09:25 PM
