New ZealandMan charged over fatal crash which killed father and babyA 46-year-old man is due to appear in Invercargill District Court later this month.23 Jan 04:35 AM
New ZealandRough weather on way for Wellington, parts of South IslandHeavy rain and strong winds are set to put a dampener on summer in parts of NZ today.23 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandHow to teach skills for workplace of next generationTeachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad cones stolen from bridge at risk of collapseSafety signage was intended to warn motorists away from bridge after flooding damage.21 Jan 05:22 PM
New ZealandSouthlanders warned of flooding, more rain to comeEnvironment Southland have turned on their flood warning as a precaution.21 Jan 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Stay alert': Flooding in south, more rain to comeMetService reported about 45mm of rainfall over the past four days in the Clutha region.20 Jan 10:02 PM
OpinionBryan Leyland: The good and bad news about the Tiwai Point reprieveOpinion: Closing the Southland smelter would be bad for the economy and the environment.18 Jan 08:41 PM
New ZealandGrisly discovery: Human skull found by family on beach walkIt was meant to be a quiet Boxing Day ramble for Alan Clark, his daughters and spouses.18 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandGardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcherSimple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.18 Jan 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVanished: The missing people of New ZealandInside: The cases of missing people in New Zealand in the past few decades.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMeridian rallies after Rio Tinto opts to keep Tiwai openShares rose 25c to $8.14 on the news.13 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandTwelve years after teen's murder, killer reveals 'strange' motiveChristopher Wayne Patterson murdered Michael Hutchings in 2008.12 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Railway damaged after train derailsThe freight service was carrying empty coal wagons when it came off the tracks.11 Jan 09:28 PM
New ZealandDiscovery of broken grave in Southland prompts woman to find distant familySharon Lankshear said it was 'really sad' to find part of her family history broken.07 Jan 06:41 PM
TravelYour next Great Walk: Southland track with creature comfortsA remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.07 Jan 05:44 PM
New ZealandNew radar 'very useful' in Southland floodingMetService switched on New Zealand's newest weather radar in early December.07 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandOccupants flee crash, police hunt for injuredA witness told police they saw three people get out of the crashed vehicle.04 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Flooding, slips close roads in Bay of Plenty, CanterburySlips and flooding have closed roads and detour routes around the country.02 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandFlooding strands 200, water contaminated, rain keeps battering parts of NZIt's going to be a wild day for parts of NZ and the South Island is in for battering.02 Jan 04:59 PM
New ZealandMore rain for parts of South Island drenched by yesterday's wild weatherParts of the South Island left sodden by yesterday's deluge are in for more rain today.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags readyThe South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.02 Jan 02:50 AM
New ZealandSouth Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher groundRoads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.01 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandThunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets inHow is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?31 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandNew Year weather warning: Heavy rain for parts of the southMetservice has issued a heavy rain watch for parts of the South Island.30 Dec 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Loving grandparents' killed in Southland crashKareen and Jim Malcolm had been to visit his parents' graves prior to the accident.30 Dec 05:13 PM
New ZealandPolice warn campers as heavy rain set to hit for New YearThree days of forecast heavy rain prompt police warning to holidaymakers.30 Dec 06:17 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll climbs to six after man and woman die in truck and motorcycle crashThe deaths bring the Christmas/New Year holiday road toll to six.28 Dec 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash floodingA severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.26 Dec 06:58 AM
Kahu'Better than this': Racist slur tagged on childhood school'It's heartbreaking because we're trying to do something positive.'22 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandBroadcaster Marcus Lush chases Invercargill City Council seatThe 55-year-old has lived in the south for 18 years.22 Dec 12:04 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after Invercargill residence shot atNobody injured in the incident, which police believe was targeted.15 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandWhite Christmas: Summer snow falls in parts of South IslandAlexandra reached a high of 25C yesterday. This morning, it shivered in 7C.10 Dec 09:32 PM
New ZealandIndecent assault: Man told 9-year-old she would be 'the girl he would rape one day'Man pleaded guilty after sleepover with his partner's daughter.08 Dec 07:21 PM
