New ZealandFarmer prosecuted after excavating drain near wetlandThe farmer had to pay $20,000 to a local community group.12 Nov 01:25 AM
New Zealand'White as a ghost': Cops show up at school after social media prankThe officers were searching for a 12-year-old school boy.11 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandSchool scrambling after bus drivers quit over vaccine mandateParents of 45 of the school's pupils are having to make alternative arrangements.11 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandMissing man: Family call experience 'harrowing'Wayne Hammond hasn't been seen, or made contact with family or friends, since November 1.11 Nov 09:56 AM
New ZealandFishing company ordered to forfeit boat, pay fine after breaking law 8 timesThe company was caught set netting within the four-nautical-mile prohibited area.11 Nov 12:50 AM
New ZealandOtago Uni graduation ceremonies cancelled againIt is hoped a full ceremony will be held at a later date.11 Nov 12:18 AM
New Zealand'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabsWakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.10 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Completely amoral, unethical': DHB member's anti-vaccine mandate emailIlka Beekhuis used a leaked email address to voice her opinion.10 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandHousing NZ unit in Dunedin badly damaged in blazeThe fire was well-involved when crews arrived.10 Nov 06:52 PM
New ZealandInflux of tips after TV show about Dunedin man's disappearance airsThe last confirmed sighting of Pridding was on the morning of November 8, 1994.10 Nov 06:41 PM
New Zealand'I suffer every day': Ex-firefighter blackmailed woman; posed as 16yo online"I've never been so scared of someone in my life," victim tells the court.10 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandPolice ask for dashcam footage in search for missing man.Wayne Hammond's work vehicle was last seen leaving his address on November 1.09 Nov 11:42 PM
New ZealandLive: Long queues form at shops as Aucklanders flock back to storesIt is expected today's relaxation of restrictions in Auckland would see cases grow.09 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandOnline predator: Convicted paedophile busted with secret Tinder accountJudge says he doesn't believe sex offender's excuses "for one moment".09 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandWanted man picked up drink-driving on 'last ride'Moko Ihaaka Pohatu cut off his home detention bracelet and hit the road for eight days.09 Nov 05:50 PM
Tourism'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fallThe company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.09 Nov 06:04 AM
New ZealandSupermarket stabbing accused still can't be namedA trial date has been set for November next year.09 Nov 12:55 AM
New ZealandWaiuku farmer's recycled fence posts proving popular in South IslandWaiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.08 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand$392,000 fine for bakery owner who underpaid staff, threatened workerAn investigation began after a complaint from someone who knew one of the employees.08 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandTop Towns: Queenstown and Selwyn reach 99 per cent first vaccinationsOnly 1 per cent of residents in both places are unvaccinated.08 Nov 04:34 PM
New ZealandVanished: Police to re-enact missing man's last movementsFifty-year-old was last seen leaving his Alexandra home on Monday, November 1.07 Nov 05:41 PM
New Zealand'Terrible shock': New Zealander, 37, dies suddenly at Copenhagen AirportMark Harrington's mother says he died from a blood clot in his lung, attributed to flying.07 Nov 04:55 PM
TravelGet to know Larnach Castle with managing director Norcombe BarkerFor the inside scoop on Larnach Castle, who better than managing director Norcombe Barker.06 Nov 11:00 PM
Crime'Uncontrollable anger': Killer offers no reason for bludgeoning coupleFormer social worker Wiremu Namana used a bat, knife and sledgehammer to kill the couple.05 Nov 07:31 PM
New ZealandClosing in: South Island DHBs almost at 80 per cent full vaccinationThe new traffic light system will kick into gear once DHBs reach the target.05 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandViolent stalker's home detention sentence halvedNine-month home detention sentence ruled manifestly excessive and reduced to four.04 Nov 05:36 PM
New ZealandDancing with the stars: Aurora Australis dazzlesPurple, yellows and greens light skies as electrons collide with the upper atmosphere.04 Nov 05:16 PM
New ZealandNetflix and KFC - the manager who swindled her own junior football teamShe pocketed fundraising cash, then set up fake emails to cover her tracks.04 Nov 04:32 PM
TravelAucklanders in Queenstown for Christmas? Reopening hinted in OtagoReturn of visitors to Queenstown would be a 'godsend'.04 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandPlot to steal friend's car leads to 18-month prison sentenceMelveen Morgel Singh (21) admitted a charge of demanding with menaces.03 Nov 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Greedy' serial swindler rips off Syrian refugee familyFamily unlikely to see much of the money returned as Parsons already owes others $18,000.03 Nov 05:22 PM
New ZealandSouth Dunedin MP's office target of graffiti attackMP Ingrid Leary confirms commitment for rights of women, including transwomen.02 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandNorth Otago woman who poisoned son can't be namedName of mother who poisoned son while he was in hospital has been permanently suppressed.02 Nov 09:21 PM
