New ZealandRapist can’t be treated, Parole Board toldJoseph Warren Lepper is one of only a handful of inmates on an indefinite jail term.10 Aug 07:13 PM
Rugby World Cup'A real coup': Star Kiwi coach returning to Super RugbyThe highly regarded coach is returning to New Zealand next year in a newly-created role.10 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
CrimePrison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to deathThe trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.08 Aug 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Severe mental distress': Woman climbed church towerJudge urges woman to get help earlier.08 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandWeather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showersMetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.08 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandThree people in court over $10,000 of protest damageThree protesters accused of causing $10K worth of damage face jail time.08 Aug 12:01 AM
BusinessMassive residential development in central QueenstownSilver Creek will grow to 15 neighbourhoods that will accommodate 580 house lots.07 Aug 06:18 PM
New ZealandPhotos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in southSouthern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.01 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandDoctor shortage closes emergency departmentNationwide search for a locum doctor fails and ED forced to shut its doors.31 Jul 06:43 PM
New Zealand'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nearsMetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.31 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandWho'll feast on glory after Football Ferns' deep south decider?World Cup progression - and breakfast - on line in women's football round-robin dual.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$100m sell-off: Kiwi richlister quits NZ for AustraliaBen Cook says he loves NZ, but time right for "business, family and lifestyle" reasons.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two monthsThe Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.27 Jul 06:57 AM
New ZealandCharges laid against Lister Helicopters after Dan Harrison’s fatal 2021 crash in Central Otago Dan Harrison died in a crash in 2021 while flying outside the terms of his license.27 Jul 12:16 AM
New ZealandSchoolboy becomes youngest-ever recipient of prestigious bravery awardKalya Gamage rescued his brother in monster waves and freezing conditions.26 Jul 08:26 AM
New ZealandBrutal assault on mother, 65, paused while she went to bathroomSimeon McFadyen was 'spiralling out of control' on the day of the attack.25 Jul 07:12 PM
New ZealandFight to save the bird on our $100 notePoster bird from Haast Pass on the brink of extinction.23 Jul 07:11 PM
KahuAnaru Eketone: How the name Port Oxley morphed into OtagoOPINION: How Otago really got its name, and why the university is changing its Māori name.17 Jul 11:39 PM
New Zealand'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing lineHeavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.17 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandRescued children: Boy, 8, given day off school as he recovers from night lost in bushFather relieved after nightmare night searching for kids lost in remote bush.16 Jul 11:38 PM
New ZealandOamaru police seek ‘dangerous’ man with gang connectionsDaniel Leslie Otene has three warrants for his arrest.13 Jul 06:49 AM
New ZealandIce-swim tournament organisers reveal novice competitor airlifted to safetyOrganisers spoke of the moment they realised the swimmer needed hospital attention.13 Jul 12:18 AM
KahuOtago University collaborates with mana whenua for brand upgradeOtago University changes its brand for the first time in 154 years11 Jul 06:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWhite FernsNZ Cricket’s new cash cow: How lucrative Indian deal is already paying dividendsMore than 200 contracted players expecting cheques from NFTs windfall this month.07 Jul 09:23 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain to soak parts of NZ, thunderstorms may strike AucklandHeavy rain watches issued for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Nelson.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Mini tornado’ tears roof off Clyde homeA 'mini tornado' has torn through Clyde as high winds buffeted the Central Otago town.04 Jul 07:06 AM
FootballAlleged racial abuse in Dunedin club footballWānaka footballer didn't hear what was said, but his teammates did.03 Jul 06:17 PM
New ZealandRoads re-open in Otago after weekend’s weather chaosRoad closures were among the disruptions caused by wild weather over the weekend.03 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South IslandAn estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas01 Jul 11:08 PM
New Zealand‘Spiritual healer’ jailed for sex attacks on clientsSonny Hang Chin smirked and shook his head during sentencing.28 Jun 06:16 PM
New ZealandOlympic champions support dry-slope training facility planThe training facility would improve wellbeing of winter sport athletes, panel told.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction220 jobs to go as long-established retailer confirms closureRetailer H & J Smith calls time on its long-running department store business.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandWarning signs missed: Swollen river swept students to their deathsRiver crossing failures are a leading cause of tramper fatalities in New Zealand.25 Jun 08:39 PM
