New ZealandBurned vessel spilling oil into Milford Sound'It pretty much sunk; at the end of the day, that's what really put it out altogether'14 Sep 05:47 PM
New ZealandSouth Island business owners plead for level 1: 'There are no cases down here'Current restrictions have caused confusion for customers and the South Island wants change13 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandFire crews battling blaze on fishing vessel in Milford SoundFire crews are battling a blaze on a fishing vessel in the Milford Sound early today.13 Sep 05:43 PM
New ZealandNZ beer named world's best - againA family-owned Christchurch boutique brewery has scooped global giants.11 Sep 03:29 AM
CrimeNo parole: Sex abuser 'not suitable' for rehab, still in denialDunedin man "not suitable" for rehabilitation because of his denial of the offending.11 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald, Newstalk ZB boost South Island news team with new appointmentsSenior journalist Hamish Clark has been appointed to head NZME's South Island news team.10 Sep 10:07 PM
TravelQueenstown mayor wants 'excessive' flight precautions eased before holidaysSocial distancing rules on flights should be reconsidered, Queenstown mayor says.10 Sep 03:39 AM
Banking and financeFMA lays more than 100 charges over Forestlands allegationsAllegations include failures to file financial statements in 2015, 2016 and 2017.09 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandBlaze out of control near Macraes, OtagoA controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.08 Sep 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary' rescue of skier after 400m fall from mountainMan is in stable condition, with moderate injuries.08 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandMan who chased cop with tomahawk avoids attempted murder chargeA man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.08 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandGang member's release forces victim's family to moveJohn-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.08 Sep 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection Battlegrounds: South Island electorates to watchProfiles of the Banks Peninsula, Southland, Nelson, Taieri and Invercargill electorates.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted embezzler who stole $15m to appeal sentenceA man who stole over $15m from people who considered him a friend is appealing conviction.07 Sep 09:34 PM
New ZealandMilk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospitalThe road is closed and traffic is being diverted.06 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after man killed in ChristchurchPolice are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.05 Sep 06:41 PM
New ZealandCar collides with tree - driver killedThe crash on Reed St was reported to police about 9.15pm.05 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandRescuers raced to rescue high alpine skier after 400m fallRescuers are not 'just two heroes that bugger off into the sunset and rescue people'.05 Sep 05:28 AM
TravelIs Mulan a lost opportunity for NZ tourism or potential Hobbit killer?Mulan has shown 5.9 billion cinema fans the landscape of Waitaki, but they can't visit.03 Sep 07:31 PM
OpinionSid Miller: Ten years of change since the Darfield earthquakeComment: EQC has handled nearly half a million claims from the Canterbury earthquake.03 Sep 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Quite the wobble': Strong quake rattles top of South Island, lower North IslandThe strong 5.7 magnitude quake struck 10km west of St Arnaud, southwest of Nelson.03 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandMan in Mosgiel police drama faces further chargesAn 'aggressive' man who threatened to shoot police in Mosgiel will appear in court today.02 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Christchurch winner scores $10.5 millionTonight's luckiest South Islander bought their ticket at Bishopdale New World.02 Sep 09:22 AM
New ZealandFour people injured, two critically, in serious crash north of InvercargillTwo people have been critically injured in the multi-car crash.02 Sep 05:02 AM
New ZealandMan caught with thousands of child abuse images allowed to live near schoolConvicted man has been allowed to work and live in central Dunedin.01 Sep 08:54 PM
EmploymentStaff meeting turns ugly: Worker chased out of office by boss wins $50kThe boss says he wanted to make sure the worker 'left safely' after a dispute.01 Sep 06:27 PM
New ZealandWinter's parting shot: Summer temps to snow chill in a day!Yesterday everyone was eating ice blocks - today they're making snowmen.31 Aug 10:59 PM
New ZealandHuge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt CookEfforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.31 Aug 07:02 PM
New Zealand'We shouldn't have to live like this': Mataura resident on third toxic waste scareResidents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.31 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandArmed police respond to 'scary' supermarket incidentMan "threatened" staff at supermarket and allegedly assaulted staff member.31 Aug 06:26 PM
New ZealandCouple at centre of Bluff cluster share their story"I want to look back at that day, not everything after it," the bride said.31 Aug 08:12 AM
New ZealandCouple killed in crash had four childrenThe pair leave behind four children aged between three and nine-years-old.31 Aug 06:20 AM
EmploymentMan awarded $20k after discovering image of topless colleague on iPadA woman used a workmate's iPad to take a photo of an image of her naked breasts.31 Aug 05:57 AM
