New Zealand'The world feels a little darker': Fundraiser for family after ski patroller’s deathKonrad Apanowicz suffered a medical emergency while ski touring in NZ.09 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandDunedin police investigate claims knife pulled on teenagerCrime and safety at the Dunedin bus hub has been a rising issue in recent months.08 Aug 03:27 AM
New ZealandCelebrated science communicator jailed for child abuse, community shockedAmadeo Enriquez Ballestero was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.31 Jul 04:28 AM
New ZealandDunedin councillor asked to formally apologise for comments towards MāoriVandervis did not take part in the investigation process.31 Jul 02:01 AM
EntertainmentMartin Phillipps: Dunedin loses a musical son, 'rain taps the window pane'The musician defined a sense of time and place in the Otago city.29 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandDunedin millionaire donates $25 million to aid first-time home buyersRoger Fewtrell’s goal is to provide up to 250 first-time buyers with around $100,000 each.29 Jul 02:30 AM
New Zealand33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South IslandA complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.28 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandUS tech billionaire Peter Thiel 'abandons' plans for luxury Wānaka buildThe build would have accommodated up to 30 guests, and supported between 15 and 30 staff.27 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShane Te Pou: Prepare for the reality of a rates-raid on your walletHouseholds across the country are going to feel the sting of increased rates.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
New ZealandAbuse in care revelations: Law Society president on leave after complaints laidThe Law Society confirmed he had taken leave 'while any complaints are addressed'.26 Jul 10:24 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to churchThe Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.26 Jul 04:32 AM
Markets with MadisonAustralian gold miner Santana Minerals lists on NZ stock exchange, as its Kiwi project amps upIs this our economy's minerals moment?25 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandComplaint against NZ Law Society president after church group advised it could destroy children's recordsA staff member at Presbyterian Support Otago decided the records were “too much of a risk"25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPortuguese middle man to be deported for role in $27m cocaine plotCarlos Ferreria-Sampaio was sentenced to five years and two months' jail.23 Jul 01:08 AM
New Zealand‘Absurd and dangerous’: Otago drink driver nearly 10 times over legal limitThe driver blew more than 2000mcg of alcohol per litre of breath.22 Jul 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accusedKenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi family stranded in US after IT outage 'chaos' pleads for Air NZ to ‘get us home’“All the communication is, ‘Go to the app, give them a call’, but it leads nowhere”.20 Jul 07:41 AM
New ZealandOtago orchardists crack the hazelnut market'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'19 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandBlack ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolledIt's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.19 Jul 12:38 AM
CrimeRoad rage rumble: Driver assaults mother in front of daughtersA woman has been charged with dangerous driving, assault, and making threatening remarks.18 Jul 01:04 AM
New ZealandFormer Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen damNicholson is urging people to be aware of risks when skating outdoors.16 Jul 08:55 PM
CrimeWoman faces shoplifting charges after four-month crime spree spanning length of NZStores from Auckland to Dunedin were allegedly targeted.15 Jul 11:27 PM
New ZealandBus carrying 15 passengers rolls in Central Otago, one injuredOne person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.15 Jul 10:51 PM
OpinionAnaru Eketone: Weaving history and story-telling and getting to the truthOPINION: Distinguishing the difference between myth and legend.15 Jul 09:08 PM
New Zealand'I'm really delighted to be here': Grant Robertson settles into new role at University of OtagoGrant Robertson is the University of Otago's new vice-chancellor.15 Jul 05:32 AM
New ZealandExtremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'15 Jul 02:35 AM
InflationAuckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturnHigh interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.15 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandTake kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford RoadFive kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.11 Jul 02:22 AM
Super RugbyHighlanders reappoint Jamie Joseph as head coach from 2025The 54-year-old returns to his former position after a year as head of rugby.09 Jul 03:13 AM
New ZealandTeen assaulted while defending friend from catcallerThe teenager suffered significant cuts to the inside of his mouth.08 Jul 09:04 PM
New ZealandExotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCAOrganiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.08 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandFatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmetPolice confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.08 Jul 03:16 AM
