New Zealand‘Vile, cruel and degrading’: Drug dealer smeared dog faeces into victim’s mouthThe low-level drug dealings were found after police responded to a violent incident.21 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandWaitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to sceneInitial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.21 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Invercargill mayor unapologetic for racial, sexuality slursNobby Clark refused to bend when confronted by Guy Williams.21 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandOlder people feel ‘rushed’ in the move to aged care - studyParticipants 'devastated' but say they made the move to avoid being a burden.21 Mar 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsOpinion: South Island cries out for NRL team, but are rival bids helpful?OPINION: Christchurch ZB sports reporter Nick Bewley on the fight for a new NRL franchise.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We found the bastard': 10th meteorite discovered in NZ by citizen scientistsThe space rock entered Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometres per second.21 Mar 04:25 AM
New ZealandFamily of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ deathHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.21 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelDance to Darude Sandstorm and tag on a bungy jump this week in QueenstownEDM royalty is coming to the South Island.21 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo body, no gun: Killer David Benbow appeals conviction and sentenceDavid Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.21 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandRacing yacht runs aground at Lyttelton days before Sail GP regattaBoat marooned at the base of a cliff but all five crew rescued by the Coastguard.21 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandChristchurch school closes for earthquake strengtheningSchool buildings all around the country have been deemed earthquake-prone.20 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandTattooist faces jail for groping clientA man has been accused of groping a woman while he tattooed her in Invercargill.20 Mar 08:27 PM
Kahu'We want the company to make a public apology'Iwi talk of sadness at desecration of site by their own whānau.20 Mar 05:55 PM
New ZealandCoroner dismisses 'heartbroken' parents' suspicion car fall victim was pushedNicole Morris died of a head injury after falling from a car seven years ago.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandImage shows missing Dunedin man on day of disappearanceThe image of Jon, 44, was taken on Castle St on Tuesday last week.20 Mar 05:02 AM
TravelChristchurch's best bars to escape the winter chillWith cold weather on the horizon, here are seven bars to get cosy in Christchurch.20 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiller released from prison after just five monthsBrodie Champion was jailed for two years after pleading guilty to manslaughter.20 Mar 01:08 AM
New ZealandStranded whale in Canterbury put to sleep due to ‘very challenging conditions’The difficult decision was made after refloating was not possible.19 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandChristchurch man behind porn sites jailed for 14 years in USChristchurch sex trafficker gets 14 years in American prison.19 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunkerWild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.19 Mar 07:27 PM
TravelWhy Bluff is the surprising new hot spot you must visitEleven reasons to visit Bluff in 2024. We bet number eight will surprise you.19 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor caught drink-driving in Queenstown seven times the legal limitThe man has been refused a discharge without conviction.19 Mar 04:54 PM
New ZealandMum's mysterious death: Alcohol-induced fall led to fatal head injuryPolice and a pathologist say Heather Foote's death was an accident.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice announce $100k reward in unsolved disappearancePolice are focusing their investigation on a small group as part of the cold case.19 Mar 08:45 AM
New ZealandProbe launched after fishing boat runs aground on Canterbury beachClam boat beached in early hours of the morning.19 Mar 12:05 AM
New ZealandSea lion pup numbers exceed expectationsDunedin’s annual breeding season pup counts have set records in three consecutive years.18 Mar 10:45 PM
New Zealand70 rare artworks with South Island connections to go up for auctionPieces by Sir Grahame Sydney, Bill Sutton and Ralph Hotere are set to fetch millions.18 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandCowboy’s Paradise owner denies cannabis bunkerPolice raided Wild West-themed property in 2019.18 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandSelf-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer diesAllan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.18 Mar 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisIs fan ownership the key to NRL success in the South Island?OPINION: Paul Lewis examines the feasibility of fan ownership in the South Island NRL bid.18 Mar 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale childrenAt least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.18 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandJessica Boyce homicide: Police to release fresh information on Cold Case TV showInvestigators are releasing new information on woman's disappearance.17 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
