New ZealandMore isolation spaces being secured in QueenstownFacilities being lined up in case a holidaymaker turns up infected with the virus.09 Dec 05:02 PM
New ZealandBanned councillor quoted 'misrepresented' vaccine adviceHealth advice revised after being misrepresented by anti-vaccination groups.08 Dec 05:34 PM
New ZealandGrieving dad who went on rampage let down by system - judgeMark Cummings headed into town in a rage after receiving news about his daughter's death.08 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandResource consent approved for massive Wanaka film studio developmentThe $280 million development could create 6000 jobs across New Zealand.08 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandUnvaccinated councillor trespassed after attempt to attend council meetingCouncillor Lee Vandervis has been trespassed for three months.07 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandSupermarket slasher guilty: Frenzied attack over not being able to buy beerLuke James Lambert, 42, appeared in the High Court at Dunedin this morning.07 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandVaccination compulsory at Otago Uni next yearActing vice-chancellor Prof Helen Nicholson said it had not been an easy decision.07 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandHospital close to 'Code Black' full capacityRare Code Black would mean patients being discharged to open up more beds.07 Dec 05:19 PM
New ZealandCrash death: Texting driver sentenced to home detentionThe head-on collision killed Arrowtown teenager Allanah Walker last year.07 Dec 04:06 AM
TravelThe life and trials of a publican, as discovered on a South Island road tripIf publicans had the time to do so, they'd wholly endorse this pub-centric road trip.07 Dec 12:26 AM
PoliticsNats' rising star: Erica Stanford a protege of Nikki KayeThe demoted and promoted National MPs speak after learning the Luxon lexicon.06 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after pulling knife over vaccine pass, injuring copThe police officer most likely has a broken hand.06 Dec 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionQueenstown's billion-dollar 'Alpine Britomart' fast-track bidResidential, hospitality, and retail precinct planned for CBD. 06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown developer's lockdown breach 'simply an oversight'Min Yang, 42, admitted breaching lockdown rules in court this morning.06 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandFirearms incident in Winton, one person thought to be injuredThe local school and kindergarten are in lockdown as a precaution.06 Dec 12:56 AM
New ZealandStranger strips to sneakers, jumps on car roof then falls offHe damaged the vehicle before falling off and injuring his right leg.05 Dec 10:29 PM
New Zealand130ha farm pivotal in Tarras development proposal"We didn't want to lose that farm. It didn't make sense to us."05 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into Otago HarbourThe car came to rest against the ramp of a nearby boat shed.05 Dec 06:40 PM
Rugby World CupHighlanders party: All Blacks KO-ed, England star punched, furniture torchedTwo Highlanders test stars need medical treatment - and police were called to wild party04 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelWeird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New ZealandInnovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.04 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandNZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinatedIt takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.03 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandFormer livestock agent avoids jail after fraud of more than $1mJohn Williams of Balclutha was sentenced in court this morning,02 Dec 11:09 PM
Business'Just been dumped': Dark times predicted for Queenstown without wage subsidyQueenstown qualified for subsidies while Auckland was in Alert Level 4.02 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandBystanders try to stop drunk man from driving after he was kicked out of barThe 20-year-old was nearly five times the legal limit.02 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandWānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation listAnother popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Casino refit wins design awardThe Grand Casino had to look grand, elegant and impressive.02 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandThe days when produce was grown on Dunedin's doorstepAlmost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.01 Dec 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Idiotic': Arrest after laser shone at rescue helicopterThe pilot was able to pinpoint where the beam was coming from.01 Dec 08:11 PM
New Zealand'Mad, bad and dangerous': Drink-driver banned indefinitelyEven his counsel Rhona Daysh condemned his behaviour.01 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandCoroner investigating man's death 12 days after vaccineRory James Nairn, 26, died at the home he shared with his fiancee.01 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSurvivors furious after disgraced bishop approached abuse inquiry'You wait and slowly you realise the rescue party isn't coming.'30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSome Otago restaurants pass on checking vaccine passes'Discrimination' blamed by at least one eatery as restaurants close.30 Nov 06:15 AM
TravelHave dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New ZealandDon't leave your best friend behind this summer.29 Nov 11:55 PM