New ZealandTarras site could support airport runway - assessmentThe runway would be able to serve domestic routes, Australia and parts of the Pacific.23 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car rolls 400m into Lake WakatipuIt is unclear whether the handbrake was left off or what has happened.23 Sep 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Just so much better': Amputation gives freedom after meningitis diagnosisAleina Beer is now considering trying out for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.23 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandSuspicious package found at Corrections buildingThe building, including a retail premises on the ground floor, were evacuated.23 Sep 07:13 PM
New Zealand'Deep, irrevocable impact' on South Island in level 2Frustration as restrictions continue despite no cases in the south for almost a year.23 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandPlan to take fall for fellow Mongrel Mob member backfiresSeventeen months added to prison term - and his fellow Mobster was still convicted.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Like torture': Killer asks for opiate pain medication to be reinstatedAndrew MacMillan was jailed after killing 17-year-old Jayne McLellan in 1988.23 Sep 12:53 AM
SportMIQ for athletes: Government warned of public backlashOverseas sports players are able to enter NZ using border exemptions for critical workers.22 Sep 08:52 PM
New Zealand$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable againThe 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.22 Sep 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Very fortunate': Men plucked from sinking boatThe men had life jackets on and used flares which helped save their lives.22 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandStudent fled Auckland lockdown for Dunedin ahead of rugby matchOtago Boys' High School student and rugby player returns before secondary schools final.22 Sep 05:56 PM
New Zealand'Can't be complacent': Covid testing rates drop in southA health official says there is still a risk Covid-19 could make to the south.22 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandDunedin high school student's trip from Auckland being investigatedThe boy spent the night at a local hostel before showing up to class.21 Sep 07:47 PM
New ZealandFace masks still in high demand after second lockdownIn a week, a Dunedin business had dispatched nearly 10,000 face masks.21 Sep 07:10 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Mobile clinic taking vaccines directly to MāoriAll staff on the team are Māori and te reo is spoken when possible.21 Sep 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsLockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeatSurvey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.21 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandCovid breach: Dunedin student turns up at school after travelling from AucklandOtago Boys' High School has sought to reassure parents after a pupil breached lockdown.21 Sep 01:23 AM
New ZealandMultiple Covid protocol failures at Otago prison - reportMany staff were not wearing masks and the incorrect PPE was being used.20 Sep 07:11 PM
New ZealandSki fields hit by lockdown: $3m in subsidy claimsLast weekend was the first ski fields could open under level 2 restrictions.19 Sep 07:09 PM
New Zealand'Evil': Family's trauma after rapist allowed polygraph in Corrections 'botch up'They thought a conviction was the end of their trauma. It was just the beginning.19 Sep 06:23 PM
New Zealand'One bubble': Dunedin college says ball for 200 within rulesThe college held a ball for 200 people, despite indoor gatherings being limited to 50.18 Sep 07:10 PM
New ZealandWānaka lockdown breacher facing drink-driving and traffic infringementsIt comes after Willis issued an apology on Tuesday for breaking lockdown restrictions.18 Sep 07:23 AM
New Zealand'Like a rush': Dunedin detectorist in search for 'something special'Ben Goldsworthy's metal detector has found pennies from the 1920s and a silver ring.18 Sep 02:38 AM
New Zealand'World has lost a gem': Pilot Dan Harrison killed in heli crashA Eurocopter Squirrel AS350 crashed at Deep Creek, west of Dunedin yesterday.17 Sep 02:21 AM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after helicopter pilot dies in crashThe helicopter was believed to be flying from Milton to Alexandra.16 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandOff-road crash tragedy: Driver escapes conviction over girlfriend's death4WD vehicle fell 24m in vertical drop.15 Sep 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Cruel' reaction to Wānaka holidaymakers 'product of a campaign of fear'Last week couple escaped lockdown and flew to a holiday home in Wānaka, prompting outrage.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan who accidentally shot himself during crime spree jailedThe spree began on the eve of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown last year.15 Sep 01:21 AM
New ZealandStashed treasure trove: Renowned artist dies but where are the paintings?Artist stopped painting 5 years ago and became increasingly reclusive.14 Sep 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointed': Law Society to look into lawyer's lockdown Wānaka tripSociety fears lawyer may have 'misused' document allowing travel to court hearings.14 Sep 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Completely irresponsible': Lockdown flouters told don't come back to WānakaMan's mother - a judge - says she is "appalled" and "highly embarrassed".14 Sep 08:09 PM
New ZealandBirthday-driven lockdown breacher sentencedJudge not impressed by explanations given to police at two checkpoints.14 Sep 07:21 PM
New ZealandBrrr: Spring frost for parts of the south, some places recording -4While the south is shivering, Kaitaia is revelling in 16C.14 Sep 07:01 PM
