New Zealand‘Terrible coincidence’: Drivers killed in Ōamaru crash worked for the same companyTwo people died after a large truck and trailer collided on SH1 south of Ōamaru.30 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandLarge team of investigators deployed in Dunedin mystery death probeA significant probe has been launched into the mysterious death of Gurjit Singh.30 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandWanted man attempts to avoid arrest by providing name of another wanted manThe deception was discovered by police following the man's arrest.30 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandWānaka helicopter crash: Investigation under way as wreckage recoveredThe crash occurred on Monday during a landing on Mt Hyde, Otago.29 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandDunedin mystery death: Concerned wife phoned friend from India after calls went unansweredA friend went to check on Gurjit Singh and found him dead in pool of blood.29 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandMan found dead in Dunedin suburb was recently married, had concerns about home securityPolice officers are treating the Dunedin man's death as 'unexplained'.29 Jan 07:40 AM
New ZealandPerson found dead in Dunedin suburb as police seek public's helpOfficers currently treating the death as 'unexplained'.29 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandTwo dead following serious crash on SH1 near ŌamaruIt's believed a truck has crashed into a tree on SH1 near Ōamaru.28 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandKnife pulled on man protesting abduction of seagullPolice located the occupants of the vehicle and recovered the knife involved.28 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandFrom food truck to franchise, RE Burger's exponential growthRE Burger began as a food truck in Dunedin in 2016.26 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin man charged with trying to strangle copThe accused took offence when a police officer tried to search him.26 Jan 01:12 AM
New Zealand‘Diseased lungs, ageing by nicotine’: Exhibition tackles risks of smoking, vapingTūhura Otago Museum says showcase will deliver timely warning to young people.25 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandWho ate all the pies? Man faces jail for bakery van heistTyson Tagamoa, 32, apparently used the stolen van to drop his friends off at court.23 Jan 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Pretty amazing': Deer stud notches two $100k sales'It was a bloody good sale.'22 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandPower largely restored after Central Otago outage8000 customers were without power after a widespread outage this morning.18 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandBooming sea lion population has surfers, golfers, motorists on high alertPregnant sea lions are moving further inland than usual to give birth.18 Jan 11:06 PM
New ZealandRare penguin swims from Antarctica to South IslandA penguin is getting fattened up after travelling thousands of kilometres to Aotearoa.17 Jan 01:07 AM
New Zealand‘They are missed every moment’: Mother's tribute decade on from her two kids' murdersBradley, 9, and Ellen Livingstone, 6, were shot dead by their father ten years ago today.14 Jan 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Warmer than the tropics': Scorching weather to end for South Island, rain watches in placeParts of NZ were warmer than the tropics today, as temperatures soared above 30 degrees.13 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandEeeek! Mouse in the house sparks police calloutThree women screaming for their lives sparked a rapid police response in Dunedin.12 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandPrison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang bookHe said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.11 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'More gold in them there hills': Exec says Otago gold process could start as soon as this yearSpring said the development would boost the local economy by providing more local jobs.11 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandAlert after exotic fish caught in Lake DunstanAnglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.10 Jan 11:16 PM
New Zealand$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’An Australian mining company touts NZ's 'new pro-mining government' in its announcment.09 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandPlayful sea lion stuns at national surfing champsThe sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.08 Jan 06:32 PM
New Zealand‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfallIt took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.08 Jan 05:24 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information after man's body found in Lake WānakaPolice found Jervis' body near Waterfall Creek early morning December 31.04 Jan 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Resilience and grace': Legendary Kiwi busker loses cancer battleHickling died from pancreatic cancer just three months after being diagnosed.03 Jan 07:16 PM
New ZealandTeen cruise ship passenger found after going missing in DunedinCameron was visiting the southern city from a cruise ship with her parent this morning.30 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandOrthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours listThirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.29 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandPrison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prisonThe high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by car at Curio Bay flown to hospital with moderate injuriesA helicopter was sent fom Dunedin to the southern holiday hotspot.27 Dec 11:44 PM
RetailBoxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailersBoxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.27 Dec 02:47 AM
New ZealandPossible Dunedin shooting dismissed after car window shatteredPolice swarm Dunedin after incident; no evidence of shooting found.27 Dec 02:36 AM
