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
New ZealandViolent daylight attack in small Otago townA violent daylight attack in a small Otago town has resulted in three arrests and an appeal for information about two travellers who police hold concerns for.09 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandWoman struck by petrol tankerA female pedestrian has suffered life threatening injuries after being struck by a petrol tanker in central Dunedin this morning.09 Jan 08:34 PM
BDBDCompanies100 jobs cut at Otago gold mineOceanaGold plans to scale back its operations and is expected to axe more than 100 jobs at the Macraes goldfield in Otago in response to a falling gold price.07 Jan 09:09 PM
New ZealandCherry growers 'on the edge of their seats'While Central Otago's farmers were delighted by the rain falling on their parched land, cherry growers were less enthusiastic.22 Dec 08:20 PM
TravelKia ora: LawrenceThere's a mine of reasons to fall in love with Lawrence, writes Elisabeth Easther.19 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandDiversion for owner after dog chases sea lionThe owner of a dog which chased a sea lion from the sand dunes on an Otago Peninsula beach to the sea has been granted diversion.12 Dec 10:00 PM
TravelQueenstown: A vroom with a viewAmid stunning Queenstown scenery, Winston Aldworth experiences a very fast, very yellow mid-life crisis.10 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandMosgiel mates in big Lotto win"I thought 'That's some lucky bugger'," said a Mosgiel man - without realising after 18 years of buying Lotto with his friend they were finally first division winners.09 Dec 10:42 PM
TravelFreemanX Supercars, QueenstownWinston Aldworth gets behind the wheel of two high-performance cars with <strong><a href='http://www.freemanxsupercars.co.nz' target='_blank'>FreemanX Supercars</a></strong> in Queenstown. Watch09 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelA South Island movable feastLife is never dull on the road with Grant the Cook, writes Jason Burgess.08 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandVandals cause $5k damage on trailVandals have targeted the Beaumont section of the new Clutha Gold Trail, causing thousands of dollars' damage.05 Dec 08:59 PM
