VideoTruffles for Dunedin Countdown workersJulie Woods, planned to drop off 60 home-made truffles to Countdown Dunedin Central staff today following Monday's stabbing. Video / ODTWatch13 May 08:25 PM
New ZealandSingle-digit temps: Auckland wakes to coldest morning of 2021It's a chilly start for much of the country as the mercury plummets below zero.13 May 06:53 PM
New ZealandKiller's death in custody forces changeHours after his appeal for murdering Amber-Rose Rush failed, Skantha was dead.13 May 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMuseum row: 'Authoritarian' leadership claims expected to be discussed behind closed doorsMuseum board says 'outstanding' director has its full support.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nothing changes': Current staff member of under-fire Canterbury Museum speaks outStaff say museum's leadership "authoritarian" and "controlled by director".12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer NZX, Mediaworks boss joins water stoush over Sir Russell Coutts' private golf courseThe sailing legend wants to take water from two creeks on the Crown Terrace.12 May 05:43 AM
Employment'I just want a chance': Young job-seeker says 'label' holding her backCourtney Ralston is smart, keen and skilled - but she's struggling to find work.11 May 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overburdened, stressed': Museum staff allege 'authoritarian' management styleLong-serving director has full support of the museum board.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket stabbing victims have surgery, facing 'long road ahead'Two police staff were in the supermarket and intervened it has emerged.11 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandSupermarket stabbing: Countdown staffer, mother-of-four among victimsSupermarket worker's son at wounded woman's hospital bedside.11 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandOfficer gets used to 'new normal' while recovering from severe burnsTe Anau police constable Kris Dale recovers from severe burns.10 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandHunters to have bigger role in tahr managementHunters will play a major part in control efforts in the South Rakaia/Rangitata area.10 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandDunedin stabbing: Man charged with four counts of attempted murderA man has been charged with four counts of attempted murder.10 May 08:14 PM
New Zealand'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 monthsLower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.10 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandClosing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pelletsThe women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.09 May 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom camping rules to be phased in for councilsMarlborough Council may need to make changes to its new freedom camping bylaw.09 May 12:43 AM
New ZealandWet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force windsRain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.08 May 11:22 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one goGiven the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.08 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandConvicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new chargesA convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges08 May 07:58 PM
VideoSister of man beaten to death with cricket bat speaks of her lossMr Bacon’s sister — his only sibling — Lia Bezett spoke of the pain of her loss. Video / ODTWatch07 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Sister says brutal actions tore her world apartSister of man brutally beaten to death with cricket bat says family will never heal.07 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandMother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South IslandThe sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Depraved': Man filmed women using hidden camera in bathroomJudge said the offending was an 'extreme invasion of privacy'.07 May 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTreasure trove of rare books for saleA collection of rare, antique books discovered in a South Island home is up for sale.07 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandMan jailed over US polo star spa death at mansion gets rehab approvedJoe McGirr was jailed for perverting the course of justice.07 May 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Brutal' cricket bat murderer avoids life without paroleThe 39-year-old was jailed for a minimum non-parole period of 17 years.07 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandPolice release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuriesInformation sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.06 May 11:25 PM
New ZealandQuakes, terror attacks: Honours ceremony acknowledges Canterbury cop's workCanterbury's top cop will receive New Year's Honour today at investiture ceremony06 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandFormer police officer jailed for attack on ex-wife's new manSentencing judge tells ex-cop Iain William Milne "you totally lost the plot".06 May 06:27 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Murder in the Sounds - a most controversial caseThis month's episode of A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the Scott Watson murder case.06 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch incident: Man in court on violence, weapons and drug chargesA man at the centre of an armed police call out in Christchurch has appeared in court06 May 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Adventurous soul': Climber who died on Mt Taranaki had just become a fatherTwo Christchurch-based climbers died in Tuesday's double tragedy.05 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandPolice took civilians on ride-alongs, accessed database, inquiry confirmsOfficers allegedly took unauthorised passengers in their patrol vehicles multiple times.05 May 10:39 PM
