New ZealandMan dies after Speight's lift shaft fallA man injured in a fall at Speight's Brewery earlier this week has died.02 Apr 06:43 PM
New ZealandTears over principal's shock resignationThere were tears at a Dunedin private school yesterday as principal Melissa Bell, who last year recovered from aggressive breast cancer, announced her resignation.25 Mar 09:50 PM
TravelOtago: Saddle up for Paradise rideCyclists burn gourmet calories on a pedal into heavenly countryside, writes Pamela Wade.24 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelThe luminaries of LawrenceThe South Island's first gold rush town is resplendent with colourful characters, writes Paul Rush.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandEx-kids' TV host: 'The red zone beat us'Former children's television presenter Olly Ohlson lost his cool over the Government's handling of his red-zoned house in Christchurch and moved to Dunedin.16 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandKiwi road one of the world's worstA stretch of road in the South Island is one of the 22 most dangerous in the world, according to a British driving firm.12 Mar 06:35 AM
New ZealandDunedin man's 99-character nameA Dunedin man has changed his name to 'Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova' after losing a bet.09 Mar 11:48 PM
New ZealandMen seen fleeing fire deny involvementPolice say two men seen speeding away in a boat from a huge fire at Cecil Peak near Queenstown have denied any involvement.09 Mar 10:25 PM
TravelHave wheels, will tour the gorgeSarah Lawrence and her teenage son have a wheely good time in Central Otago.08 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced over rape blackmailA Queenstown kapa haka performer who blackmailed a migrant taxi driver by accusing him of rape has been sentenced to nine months' home detention.25 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandAnxiety at hospital IT crashThe collapse of the Southern District Health Board's computer system could affect elective surgery and other procedures at Dunedin Hospital.25 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandIn the end, revenge all that matteredA month after his marriage fell apart, Edward Livingstone had moved about 70km south of his family - a wife he was barred from contacting and children he could see only under supervision.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhy father killed his childrenThe death in Dunedin of two young children at the hands of their father sent David Fisher in search of a monster. He found something more unsettling - a man.23 Feb 04:30 PM
CommoditiesOrigin bullish about LNG export prospects from drilling project off OtagoAustralian-listed Origin Energy is bullish on the potential of exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Caraval prospect off the coast of Oamaru.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan, 71, denies historic sex chargesA 71-year-old Palmerston, Otago, man accused of historic sexual offending against 10 teenage boys over a 30-year period is denying all the allegations.20 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandKing-hit initiative welcomed by victim's childrenThe children of a Dunedin man killed by one punch are pleased his death is helping to prevent similar acts of violence.19 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandThieves take tourist's cancer medicineCancer has not dampened British tourist Chris Burrows' spirit for travel and neither has the theft of his belongings - including vital medication.12 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandTeacher's alleged historic indecent assault investigatedPolice are investigating an alleged historic indecent assault involving a former Otago Boys' High School teacher.10 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandNZ's tallest tree growing ever tallerThe Australian mountain ash at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, which is recognised as the tallest tree in New Zealand, has grown half a metre.23 Jan 01:01 AM
Small Business100-hour work week claim dismissedA hotel manager who said he worked 100-hour weeks and was owed more than $8000 has had his claim dismissed by the ERA.22 Jan 09:35 PM
BusinessHuge Wanaka development set to beginBy this time next year, the first buildings could be going up in Wanaka's single-biggest commercial and residential development.22 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandTeenage girl dies after boat overturnsA 13-year-old Balclutha girl has died after a boat capsized at Surat Bay near Pounawea in South Otago this afternoon.15 Jan 04:45 AM
