New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLaurentian's last ride: Classic car community rally for baby boy's funeralLaurentian was diagnosed with Down's syndrome and associated health problems.27 Mar 09:32 PM
New ZealandSurfing tragedy: New dad dies in front of partner, infant daughterPartner and daughter 'adjusting to the sudden shock of life without partner and dad'.27 Mar 04:49 PM
BusinessSealord to investigate box waste on Otago beachMore than 50 cardboard boxes washed up on the Otago Peninsula this week.25 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandDunedin City Council's rift with runanga an 'ugly situation'Two runanga are withdrawing from a partnership with the council over Three Waters reform.25 Mar 08:17 PM
TravelHe Tāngata: How Kinloch Wilderness Retreat rode out a pandemicElisabeth Easther meets a Kiwi tourism operator living in the wilds of Glenorchy.24 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'If you scream... I will kill you': Jailed abuser's appeal dismissedRyan Tapsell mentioned several times he had videos of his former partner.23 Mar 04:42 PM
New Zealand'No excuse' to use vehicle as weapon - JudgeMan used vehicle to corner victim during attack.22 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandMan followed and sexually assaulted female shoppers - just days after prison releaseOut of prison, Leroy Tairakena's 10-day deviancy spree began at a women's jiu-jitsu class.22 Mar 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, others injured after crash in Tasman DistrictThe road is closed and motorists are advised to avoid the area.22 Mar 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Elusive': The mystery of car crash that killed rising teen sports starCoroner releases findings into crash that killed teen equestrian star Kate Gutry.21 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandSt Patrick's Day cemetery party upsets neighbourHundreds of students, many first-year at the Otago University, gather to get 'trolleyed'.20 Mar 05:44 PM
New ZealandTrainer seriously hurt by horse kick to the headWingatui thoroughbred trainer Graeme Mee will have to learn to walk again.20 Mar 05:27 PM
New Zealand'Indefensible': Top sportsman involved in 'cowardly' pack attack on manCries of help did not stop the "cowardly" pack attack of six against one.18 Mar 10:28 PM
New Zealand$250k Bitcoin heist: Thieving worker named despite death threat fearsDetails of the 'extraordinary case' can be revealed for the first time.18 Mar 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' - Twenty-nine pilot whales die at Farewell SpitAttempt to refloat five whales found alive on high tide.17 Mar 10:47 PM
New Zealand'Obese poster girls': Michael Laws' comments draw fireOtago regional councillor posted about 'lovely faces and breasts' - but didn't stop there.17 Mar 05:20 PM
New ZealandSouth Island yet to pass Omicron peak, cases still risingAll of the DHBs in the south had a higher number of new cases today than yesterday.17 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Couches burn as Dunedin students 'celebrate' St Patrick's DayDunedin students' love affair with burning couches has been rekindled for St Patrick's Day 'celebrations'. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandHigh-speed jet-boat crash: Driver on drugs, alcohol - four injuredKawarau River jet-boat driver had two party drugs and high levels of booze in his system.16 Mar 05:03 PM
New ZealandMothers and MP question why IHC base closed to their own residentsParents of disabled adults questioning why IHC service is no longer available.15 Mar 08:32 PM
CrimeSex offender guilty of breaching register rulesRegistered sex offender has given the public another reason to be careful on social media.15 Mar 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Depraved' businessman who filmed himself raping child appeals sentenceA man jailed for raping a little girl is also continuing his name suppression fight.14 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandWoman found guilty of murdering partner - her previous crime now revealedJury in Christchurch compost heap murder case returns verdict - Rena Joyce guilty.14 Mar 04:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMosque attack anniversary: Man shot nine times finds love with March 15 reporterSurvivor falls for journalist who covered his harrowing story.14 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFormer employee has assets frozen after alleged $440k fraudFormer Powernet employee has had his assets frozen.14 Mar 02:25 AM
PropertyUntidy Christchurch properties may see rates quadrupledFinancial incentives may be used to get unkempt lots tidied up in the city centre.14 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandSouthern DHB encourages people to get up to date with MMR vaccinationsLow immunisation rates and the reopening of international borders create outbreak risk.13 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandDrunk Dunedin man with dead possum unwelcomeDunedin police were busy at weekend including dealing with a drunk man swinging a possum.13 Mar 10:15 PM
CricketCanterbury Country cricket wrap: Big win for Cheviot over Weedons secures semi-final spotSemifinals locked in for this weekend.13 Mar 08:38 PM
FootballFoot-brawl: Red-carded player decks goalkeeper, game called offPre-season friendly with visiting side from Invercargill descends into a free-for-all.13 Mar 05:13 PM
New ZealandJury sent to deliberate in Rena Joyce 'body in the garden' murder trial at Christchurch High CourtThe jury in the Rena Joyce murder trial has been sent to deliberate their verdict.12 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandRise in abusive calls forces food bank to take action0800-hungry is now recording calls after an increase in abuse from clients.12 Mar 09:19 PM
