New Zealand'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seizedNine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.20 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandJudas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.19 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandR&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ oppositionThe decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.18 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandWatch: Head boy comes out as gay during powerful school prizegiving speechHarry Dynes hopes others will take inspiration from his speech.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crash in Gibbston ValleyA two-car crash has killed one person and left another in a serious conditition.15 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandHottest day of the summer so far forecast as 30C highs set to hit regionsExperts say this weather heralds a period of settled, sunny weather.14 Dec 02:28 AM
New Zealand'I reject it': Judge rejects claim man was provoked into attacking coupleThe man claimed the couple were antagonistic and attacked him first.12 Dec 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosisBen Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.12 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I just want my work back': Student's research project stolen during car break-in'It’s fine - take the drinks. I just want my work back,' he said.12 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandDunedin's new 'humble-brag' $150k marketing campaignDestination Dunedin will be rolled out across the country's media for the next 12 months.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnow in December: Scorchers interrupted by brief cold snap, strong windsA rush of cold air moving up from the southwest on Tuesday will push temperatures down.11 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandErosion likely to force Otago high school to relocate, report revealsErosion could wash away trees protecting Waitaki Boys’ High School's grounds in a decade.10 Dec 03:22 AM
New ZealandOne person killed in a quad-bike accident last night in TimaruEmergency services were called to the fatal scene at 11.40pm.10 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandFires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushedFire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.10 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandWell-known Kāpiti doctor set to retireDr Sue Wilson has been working in the health sector for a long time.07 Dec 10:13 PM
TravelSouthern lights could appear in Auckland in coming monthsLast weekend was an exceptional one for aurora hunters.07 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandLandlords ordered to pay mum $5k for unlawful evictionShe was very surprised to see her former home advertised only days later.06 Dec 02:47 AM
New Zealand'No longer a little mountain town': Developer defends controversial McDonald's plansA petition against McDonald's coming to Wānaka has gained more than 4700 signatures.02 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandFlat manager left to clean up severely trashed Otago student propertyThe University of Otago has refused to help clean up a notorious student flat.30 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandCouncils take a lens to South Dunedin's flood vulnerabilityTwo regional authorities look to strengthen Dunedin for flood risks and climate change.30 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandBollywood blockbuster being shot in NZ?The secretive production follows in the footsteps of other major films down under.30 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandRun, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pestsQueenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.29 Nov 01:14 AM
TravelAre you brave enough to take on NZ's largest inflatable water park?New Zealand is now home to one of the largest inflatable slide towers in the world.25 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Landscape poisoned by fast food giant' - Wanaka locals' petition to stop McDonaldsA petition has been launched against plans to bring Maccas to Wānaka.23 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘It’s a rain gauge for disease’ : An Otago-based company’s AI-assisted technology has a trove of applicationsFarming tech used in various applications.22 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandFamily relieved missing woman found safe after Gibbston Valley crashColleen Reid was reported missing yesterday.21 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandScarfies rental woes: 'Students will stop coming to Dunedin'Fears soaring student flat rent prices could send them elsewhere.20 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandGrand Business South Awards celebrated in DunedinGrand Business South Awards.20 Nov 09:35 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash on Lindis Pass in South IslandMotorists are being advised to take an alternate route after the crash.18 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandPilot in fatal chopper crash 'became disorientated in dark'Dan Harrison, 36, was flying his helicopter near Lawrence when he crashed.17 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandThe rise, fall, and rise again of Dunedin’s famed live music sceneThe Herald takes a look at the famed 'Dunedin sound' music scene.16 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice speak to youth who sparked Bayfield High School lockdownBayfield High in Dunedin was subject to an armed lockdown after a threat to the school.15 Nov 10:26 PM