New ZealandMan's death highlights hospital failingsWanaka man died in ambulance while being transported from Dunstan Hospital to another.23 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandPossible human remains found in burnt-out house-busWhen firefighters arrived they found the house-bus engulfed in flames.23 Jan 02:22 AM
New Zealand$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campersBreaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.23 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandFatal fire: Bodies to be removed from Dunedin houseWitnesses saw heat from flames smashing windows and smoke billowing from the roof.23 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandAmazing recovery for teen Maddie CollinsKidney transplant patient Maddie Collins is exceeding expectations after her operation.22 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandFirst albatross chick hatchesIt was a 'very special' moment when the first royal albatross chick of the season hatched.22 Jan 09:53 PM
New ZealandWoman, 58, charged with attempted murderWoman appeared in court today after a man was critically injured at his house yesterday.22 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers breaking rules in QueenstownFreedom campers were fined $662,800 by Queenstown's district council, but many didn't pay.22 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandHouse-fire deaths 'shock and devastate' friendsInquiry is under way after two people die in Dunedin flat blaze.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandExplosion in fish numbers as sea warmsExpert dubs kingfish sentinels of climate change as presence in deep south grows.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large scrub fire in SouthlandFire and emergency are battling a large scrub fire on the Tiwai Peninsula in Southland.22 Jan 08:29 AM
New ZealandGang-based shooting app shelved after controversyGang gaming app launched on Friday, withdrawn today, owing to "disruptive ads".22 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandTourist assaulted after trying to stop racist attackAn Australian tourist was assaulted after he tried to stop a racially charged exchange.22 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandSouthern women, babies short of vitamin DBabies and women in the South Island can't get enough Vitamin D from the sun.21 Jan 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Fire, help': Neighbour's dramatic rescue of man in fatal blazeWoman has spoken of helping a man to safety in a house fire which claimed two lives.21 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandChurch gutted in suspected arsonTwo letterboxes and a hedge have also been set alight in the past few hours.20 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandWeather: More sweltering nights on the wayTemperatures stayed above 20C in Wellington last night – 7C warmer than usual for January.19 Jan 07:52 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after Christchurch shooting incidentThe witness said the woman clutched her leg as blood dripped over the pavement.19 Jan 05:54 AM
New Zealand'Ignorant pigs' defecating in trees prompt outrageQueenstown Lakes District Council staff had pick up human waste left by freedom campers.19 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandWaimate woman named as crash victimPolice have named the woman who died in a crash on the Timaru-Pareora Highway yesterday.18 Jan 08:58 AM
New ZealandPolice name truck driver killed in Otago crashNigel Patrick Beck was killed when his truck rolled at Beaumont yesterday morning.17 Jan 01:05 AM
TravelMilford Sound: Turning on to the SoundThe beauty of a day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound is a northerner's wake-up call.16 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSpecialist equipment needed for Wakatipu searchPolice dive squad waiting on sonar equipment that can reach 320m in search for skydiver.16 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandTourist drivers 'a major, major hazard'Tow-truck driver calls out foreign tourists after crash outside Queenstown.16 Jan 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Being a dick behind the wheel'National touch player Mackenzie Haugh has been disqualified from driving indefinitely.16 Jan 06:13 PM
New ZealandBoy, 10, blamed for deliberate fire in charity donation binBoy aged between 10 and 14 allegedly lit fire in donation bin16 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandFerries cancelled, deluges forecast as weather packs upAnother spell of wet weather is expected to saturate western and northern NZ.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the people in NZ's most isolated townWhere land can still be found for $60,000 and the closest city is almost 400km away.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHaast: The town where cellphones are silentA South Island town in the middle of a 244km reception black spot are desperate for help.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBus-ted: Nismo the dog catches a free ride$2.80 for a child, $5.50 for an adult. But there was no charge for Nismo.16 Jan 07:32 AM
New ZealandDunedin temperature soars to 35CFire danger 'extremely high' warns MetService as south swelters in record-busting heat.16 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandIt's a scorcher! Dunedin's record heatMetService says Dunedin Airport recorded a temperature of 35C today - a new record.16 Jan 02:43 AM
EnvironmentTotal fire ban now in force across Otago and SouthlandThere is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.16 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandDriver killed after truck rolls in OtagoA man has died after his truck rolled in the Clutha District.15 Jan 10:37 PM
