New ZealandDrink-drive horror: Queenstown chef was so drunk he vomited and defecatedChef described by lawyer as mild-mannered and hard-working, blames alcohol for offending.08 Oct 06:21 PM
New ZealandWeather ahead: Goodbye sunshine, hello snowYesterday was stunning, but it's going to be a changeable start to the week.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan haunted by aunt's death in state house, burns it downThe Mosgiel man had found his aunt dead in the house five months earlier.05 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandPregnant farmer fought to the end: 'You bloody near did it girl'In a desperate final effort Nadine Tomlinson tried to smash a window and free herself.05 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandToddler's leg broken: Hit-run cyclist told to turn himself inAfter knocking the toddler over, cyclist unleashed a torrent of abuse before riding off.04 Oct 06:06 PM
New ZealandTractor tragedy: Over $50,000 raised for familyThe Givealittle page has already raised $51,509 since it was set up on Wednesday.04 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tourist's dangerous driving sparks warning from rental firm'We always try to give them a warning at first,' says rental car company.03 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandTractor tragedy: Givealittle page for grieving Tomlinson familyThe Givealittle page for Scott Tomlinson has so far raised $38,00003 Oct 07:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Surfer caught on video harassing sea lionsSurfer filmed taunting and throwing an object at a group of sea lions.02 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Complete stupidity': Tourist's antics infuriate sea lion, anger localsVisitors to a Dunedin beach are getting too close to protected sea lions.01 Oct 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Our worst nightmare': Tractor deaths shake farming communityDeath of Nadine Tomlinson and her son, Angus, was community's worst nightmare, locals say.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of mum and son in freak accident community's 'worst nightmare'"It is the worst nightmare," a local said of the death of Nadine and Angus Tomlinson.01 Oct 05:19 AM
New Zealand'They were lovely' – mother, son die in freak tractor accidentThe mother and son killed in a North Otago tractor accident have been named.01 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandTractor tragedy: Time to look at kids' farm safety - Fed FarmersThe Otago president says its time for another look at children and farm machinery.30 Sep 06:57 PM
BusinessSpace junk, satellites to be tracked from NZ baseRadar to track small satellites and space debris is the first in the Southern Hemisphere.30 Sep 12:13 AM
LifestylePlastic pariahs: Rise of the environmentally conscious shopperMeet the sustainable shoppers.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool holiday weather 'a mixed bag'North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan's throat burned in sanitiser prank: 'It was a criminal act'Costly "prank" for man who put hand-sanitiser in his colleague's raspberry cordial.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSteve Braunias: Ancient man discovers the wheelSteve Braunias asked his friend Shayne Carter to teach him how to drive.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUS TV star allows more public access to pristine NZ valleyMatt Lauer purchased the lease for $13 million last year.28 Sep 12:48 AM
New Zealand'Nightmare': Father abused, neglected his childrenAs dad laid passed out, his toddlers played by hot element he used to spot cannabis.27 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandUS skier who died on Mt Aspiring namedThe accident occurred around 1.30pm on Saturday near the Bonar Glacier.27 Sep 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Running of the Beers' student fundraiser cannedPolice have put the kibosh on a student fundraiser, saying it promotes excessive drinking.26 Sep 08:22 AM
New ZealandPolice's warning after Kiwis lose $40k in mail scamPolice are warning residents not to be taken in by a Malaysian-based postal scam.26 Sep 06:52 AM
New ZealandAnti-1080 profanity sprayed on signWaitaki District Council contractor called to remove graffiti on the sign.24 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandDunedin residents on world's steepest street sick of touristsCouncil proposes slower speeds for Baldwin St.23 Sep 08:31 PM
New ZealandBody of missing man found in riverPolice and volunteers have been searching for the man since last week.23 Sep 08:46 AM
EmploymentTradie axed while attending funeral wins $24kThe sudden job loss was a shock to the man who had moved to Queenstown to take it up.23 Sep 03:46 AM
AirlinesTourism boom blamed for Air NZ woesAviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tourist's one-way bridge reversing shockerFootage of the incident on a one-way bridge has gone viral.21 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandAlleged charity jar theft caught on cameraA man has been caught swiping a charity jar from a Waikouaiti fish and chip shop.21 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandTheft of 65 cows a mysteryĪn-calf cows taken worth about $130,000 and were not insured.20 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Otago man continues after sightingIan Marshall has been missing almost 24 hours.20 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandTeens less fit than parents were at same ageA comparison study across two generations has found a decline in adolescent fitness.20 Sep 05:00 PM
