New ZealandBlood test results ease fears over high lead levels in water'It's not over yet but it's a good way down the track' - Southern DHB's MoH.10 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for threatening to throw flatmate off cliffDaniel Prattley appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.10 Mar 06:35 PM
Small BusinessA third of Queenstown businesses 'won't make it to winter'Bleak outlook for the next three months in New Zealand's hardest hit region.10 Mar 05:54 PM
New ZealandTwo years, 120 different profiles: Teen's relentless online attacks 'worst I've seen'"The fact someone could get satisfaction from something so nasty is disturbing."10 Mar 04:44 PM
New ZealandBody found near Tekapo in search for missing fishermanPolice were first notified that the man was missing on Sunday evening.10 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandUniversities' domestic enrolment outstrips foreign student lossUnis say they'll still suffer financially because foreign students pay much higher fees.10 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandExtreme weather events predicted for Otago in long termClimate change puts the region at risk of more intense rainfall, drought and extreme heat.09 Mar 08:37 PM
New ZealandWatch: TikTok video of man clutching protected bird angers DOCThe video has been viewed more than 30 million times since being posted on Sunday.09 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandCancer sufferers in south wait three months or more for treatmentAt 118, the current radiation oncology waitlist is higher than it has historically been.09 Mar 07:16 PM
New ZealandNot so royal entrance: Albatross fail goes viralAlbatross cam footage has racked up thousands of views on YouTube and social media.08 Mar 09:24 PM
New ZealandParole denied after murderer backtracks on PhD planRobert Lyon, 37, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years in 2002.08 Mar 08:05 PM
New Zealand'A lot of pain': Why ambos left elderly woman lying in the street for 90 minutesShe tripped and fell on a main road - why did it take so long?08 Mar 05:55 PM
New ZealandFamily furious as killer who took 16 years to be brought to justice gets paroleVictim Maureen McKinnel's relatives fear Jarrod Allan Mangels will reoffend on release.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang members, prospect arrested after drugs and guns seized in ChristchurchPolice received reports of two Mercedes driving dangerously in central Otago on Sunday.07 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandEight hurt, two flown to hospital after North Otago crashEight people were involved in a single-vehicle crash, near Papakaio.07 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandEnvironment Court to decide fate of water permits in OtagoThe future of water rights in Otago is headed to court this morning.07 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Shaggy swamp monster' loses 16kg fleeceThe sheep had been roaming around Scroggs Hill for at least two years.07 Mar 06:47 PM
New ZealandSalmon no-show: 200 unlucky entrants at fishing competitionThe competition prizes totalled $10,000 but no-one caught a salmon.07 Mar 06:35 PM
New ZealandBotched murder-suicide: Parole denied to 'complex' prisonerBlair Tamihana is sincerely remorseful but has more work to do in prison, board hears.06 Mar 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Unquantifiable loss': Anger over council staffer errorThe planner responsible, and other staff, have subsequently resigned.04 Mar 10:26 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for forcing himself on elderly neighbourRaukawa Knight, 42, was intoxicated and angry at the time of the attack.04 Mar 06:15 PM
New ZealandStranded Kiwis having their OE in QueenstownA new business relocates Kiwis into Queenstown, Wanaka and Central Otago.03 Mar 07:48 PM
SportSir Russell Coutts driving for the full 18 holes at holiday homeHe has applied to add another three holes to his private golf course.03 Mar 07:00 PM
BusinessHuge film park planned for WanakaProposed studio set will include a replica of part of New York's Central Park.03 Mar 04:57 PM
BusinessProgress on NZ's first six-star hotel planned in QueenstownThe first of six roofs have gone on the central Queenstown boutique hotel.03 Mar 01:09 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist who left victim unable to walk jailedAfter he was led away, Dwayne Douglas Keats could be heard yelling from the cells.02 Mar 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Passionate' Southlanders queue for oysters after successful start to seasonBarnes Oysters has caught 3000 dozen since the season began on Monday.02 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Queenstown businesses' reserves are exhaustedWe know Queenstown is a good bet and people want to invest.02 Mar 07:20 PM
LifestyleSupermarket giant hit by spinach shortageHeavy rain across New Zealand has affected its supply of spinach leaves.02 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandAucklanders travelling while sick concerning, experts sayDunedin has received a large influx of students in recent weeks, including from Auckland.02 Mar 06:34 PM
New Zealand'Truly grateful': Wanaka Show to go ahead if alert level 1 returnsOrganisers have gained the financial amount required for the show to continue as planned.02 Mar 06:15 PM
TravelSeven reasons Glenorchy is a natural family holiday spotLooking to reconnect with nature and the family? Glenorchy is just the ticket.02 Mar 04:58 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Man guilty of murderBrent Bacon died on February 4, 2019, at a state housing unit in Lock St, St Clair.02 Mar 01:15 AM
New Zealand'We can't police stupidity and ignorance' - frustrated Dunedin copsMore than a dozen drink drivers were caught in the city over the weekend.01 Mar 09:54 PM
