New ZealandHalf-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his deathThe half-brother of Lachlan Jones gave evidence on day three of the inquest.01 May 01:48 AM
New Zealand'I wish I was with my wee boy': Mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silenceThe court heard of the toddler's last moments before he disappeared from his family home.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unimaginable': Inquest into death of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones beginsToday is the first of 15 days in the inquest.29 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandWhat happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?Inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones begins today.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice praise teenagers lost in Southland bushSouthland teenagers who had to be rescued after getting lost in the bush overnight.27 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFive teens rescued from waterfall walk after straying off bush trackThe arrival of evening darkness catches group out as day walk goes awry.27 Apr 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital EDBy the time he was seen, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics.26 Apr 08:09 PM
New Zealand'I'm a Muslim, ask me anything' campaign sparks conversations across South IslandThe group’s primary objective was to promote the message of peace.24 Apr 09:08 PM
New ZealandWilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki left with no lawyers in Gisborne or SouthlandThe ministry's lawyers work with vulnerable children across the country.23 Apr 08:17 PM
New Zealand‘Gone berserk’: Ongoing vandals plague small town's public toiletsToilet block has been hit by vandals many times, forcing council to explore new solutions.22 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandToxic mushroom death: Wellness retreat says Kiwi woman died at 'private event'The 53-year-old went into cardiac arrest at the health centre and could not be revived.17 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman died after ingesting 'mushroom' drink at health retreatRachael Dixon, originally from Southland, died after ingesting a drink at a health centre.16 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor Nobby Clark subject to code of conduct complaintThe mayor used racially charged language when he appeared on a satirical news show.16 Apr 05:54 AM
New ZealandWhich lucky region has hot weather on the way?Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for northWorst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.12 Apr 06:51 PM
New Zealand'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandDairy farm and imam fined for 'systemic exploitation' of migrant workersThree Indonesian workers were subject to numerous employment breaches.08 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandInvercargill mayor calls public meeting over 'inappropriate' youth crimeSome youngsters feel "bulletproof", mayor says.05 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Still reeling': Tributes flow for Southland couple killed in two-vehicle Marlborough crashPhilip Donald Wightman and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, were killed in the crash on Thursday.03 Apr 02:26 AM
New ZealandLeon Samuels keeps his lambs shearing title - justSamuels had a winning margin of only 0.062 points.02 Apr 11:15 PM
EnvironmentDoC spent nearly $500k to kill one stoat in FiordlandIt took eight months to capture the stoat, documents show.01 Apr 06:59 PM
New ZealandCommunity binds together after teens threaten library for monthsBehaviour forces library to shorten its hours and roster staff on in pairs.29 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandLove on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay togetherTwo farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.29 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winnerNicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.29 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this yearIt was a shock to see so many elvers dead.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
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
New ZealandBluecliffs couple avoided standoff with police over evacuationBluecliffs couple have until 11am today to get out of the seaside community.08 Mar 09:53 PM
New Zealand'I am not going anywhere': Southland residents forced from homes due to erosionBluecliffs has been under a state of emergency for a month due to ongoing erosion.08 Mar 07:29 AM
New ZealandWho are the five teen killers trying to get their life sentences quashed?They each murdered a person when they were teenagers. Now the men want finite sentences.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drastically unfair’: The landowner facing a 500 per cent rates hikeThe Christchurch-based owner has challenged the proposed increase.04 Mar 02:53 AM
New ZealandLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
EnergyMeridian ups profit and dividendThe power generator and retailer has raised its first half profit and dividend.27 Feb 08:16 PM
