New ZealandBreak-in teen defecated on toilet lid, wiped bum on victim's towelTabitha Shaw, 17, plead guilty to committing an indecent act with intent to offend.17 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandMum, kids 'extremely lucky' as car almost plunges into Otago HarbourThe car ended up with one wheel dangling over the harbour after a head-on collision.15 Jul 09:46 PM
EmploymentLaw firm to pay $30,000 over 'unfair, inadequate' sackingStaffer left 'humiliated and emotionally distressed after being suspended.15 Jul 06:51 PM
New ZealandOtago unlicenced builder pleads guilty to deceptionRodney Day portrayed himself as a licenced builder when he was not.14 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandStudent antics: One hospitalised after couch fire in infamous Dunedin streetFirefighters from Willowbank were called to Castle St at 10.55pm.13 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New ZealandBrace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.12 Jul 07:32 PM
New ZealandMan drove 100km to steal women's undies, court toldIt's not the first time that Stephen Gardener has been in trouble over lingerie.11 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandWales v NZ: Battle for steepest street title set to be decidedGuinness World Records is expected to make a decision next week.11 Jul 02:13 AM
New ZealandPolice gave him a ride home. He returned with a gnome, a gripe and a knifeJamie Burns smashed a garden gnome and headbutted the police station window.09 Jul 06:50 PM
EntertainmentGrand South Island vistas showcased in Mulan trailerThe majestic grandeur of the Waitaki District is on display in the Disney remake.08 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandMissing boatie: Police discover body at Lake WakatipuPolice believe body found in Lake Wakatipu is that of missing boatie06 Jul 08:02 AM
New ZealandMan struck by rear-ended car diesA man who was conscious and able to walk after he was hit by a car has died in hospital.05 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car winched out of Otago HarbourThe driver and passenger managed to escape unharmed and called police.04 Jul 05:39 AM
New ZealandBomb threat shuts down prison in OtagoPolice received the threat to Otago Corrections Facility on Tuesday afternoon last week.03 Jul 08:10 PM
New ZealandPolice name missing boatie as Bluff manPolice divers are searching an area near the Earnslaw slipway.01 Jul 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: The big problem with Queenstown - and how to solve itQueenstown's booming - but can it cope?30 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandQueenstown's snow droughtBut operator confident it can keep skifields topped up with snowmaking.29 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for ripping off gay dating app victims deported to BrazilDiego Marques-Santos is banned from New Zealand and from contacting his victims.28 Jun 09:06 PM
New ZealandVictim left in vegetative state, Mob member gets 2 yearsMob member with history of violence sentenced to two years for vicious assault.28 Jun 08:47 PM
New ZealandMorning chills continue, wrap up warmDrivers warned to take extra care driving to work.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Hysteria' unhelpful: Call for calm over detention near schoolThe criminologist says 'people have to live somewhere'.27 Jun 01:20 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible footage captures Bottlenose dolphin in Dunedin watersThe mystery of Dunedin's aquatic visitor has been solved.25 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandIs it time to put the brakes on e-scooters?Over eight months e-scooters have costed tax-payers nearly $3m in ACC injury claims.25 Jun 07:58 PM
New ZealandSpeedy delivery: Baby born in moving carJess Berry had her feet up on the dashboard to give birth to son William.24 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandDoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in lineThe whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.24 Jun 12:59 AM
LifestyleBuilder's $100k generosity overwhelms familyCromwell builder gives away two homes to help fund a four year old boy's surgery.23 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandThink yesterday was cold? Looking back on NZ's coldest dayAt -25.6C, New Zealand's coldest day, in 1903, caused frostbite and burst bottles.19 Jun 07:07 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after miniature horse stabbed 41 timesA man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to an animal.19 Jun 09:46 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for mother abuse 'needs help, not prison'Psychotherapist: "Being in prison is unlikely to enable her to access the help she needs."19 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandThree days of hell: Woman abuses mother, howls in courtIn a three-day span Anita Cumming allowed her 71-year-old mother six hours' sleep.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland's first housing crisis a century agoRising building costs, soldiers' return, new tastes blamed for Auckland housing crisis17 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMeet John Lennon's Kiwi family: 'I sipped whisky in Beatles' hotel'Beatles John Lennon and Ringo Starr met extended family members in Wellington in 1964.16 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice identify teens killed in Oamaru crashTwo teens were killed and another injured in a crash in Oamaru North on Wednesday.14 Jun 11:24 PM