New ZealandSouthland dad 'blindsided' by phone call 8yo son had been killedA father says he picked up the phone last night to news his 8yo son had been killed.31 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandYouth charged with murder over death of 8-year-old Southland boyA homicide investigation is under way in Southland after an 8yr old boy was found dead.30 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandChild found dead in Southland - homicide investigation launchedA homicide investigation has started after an 8yr old was found dead in Southland.30 Oct 06:08 PM
New ZealandAnother day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for othersAs usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.26 Oct 05:41 AM
EnergyS&P says possible Tiwai closure exposes risks in electricity sectorRio Tinto-controlled NZAS is reviewing its its Tiwai Pt smelter.23 Oct 10:29 PM
Energy$1.5b wiped off power companies as smelter owners hint at closureThe owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have raised the possibility of closure.22 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandFire crews at second incident at a Fonterra plantFire crews are at an incident at a Fonterra plant in Southland this morning.17 Oct 05:18 PM
New ZealandRugby jerseys to fill stadium to remember Blair ViningFarewell of cancer campaigner Blair Vining will be a sea of colourful rugby jerseys.14 Oct 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWeird and wonderful moments of local body electionsFrom crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.12 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt wins Invercargill mayoral race - againLong-standing Invercargill City Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt will return for another term.12 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandFine weather with a few showers expected this weekendFine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.11 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandBlair Vining fought tirelessly to fix cancer care in NZ. He just lost his own battleHis death comes after a fight like no other.10 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandShark diving not an offence: Supreme Court overturns rulingThe Court of Appeal had ruled shark cage diving was an offence under the Wildlife Act.10 Oct 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCTop spot possible as Steamers take momentum southThe Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland09 Oct 06:45 PM
New ZealandSouthland MP Hamish Walker lends a lambing handHamish Walker came to the rescue after spying a bleeding ewe on its side as he drove by.09 Oct 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingWhich regions are still beating Auckland?Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.08 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandHoli-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak weekIt's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.05 Oct 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary billHundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.30 Sep 04:35 AM
RugbyRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
CrimeWhangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honoursMist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.23 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Taken from this earth too soon': Tributes for 15-year-old crash victimTaieri College student one of two who died in crash outside Dunedin.19 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandHub birth heightens concernsBaby's fast arrival meant Southland primary unit couldn't be reached.15 Sep 05:25 PM
New ZealandSeven people rescued from freezing waters off Stewart IslandThe seven were all treated for various levels of hypothermia.12 Sep 05:06 AM
New ZealandBoating tragedy: Victim 'extremely safety conscious', say grieving familyPeter McKenzie and his two friends were returning from a whitebaiting trip.10 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandSouthland jet boater suffers medical event before battling waves to get ashoreSouthland jet boater Peter McKenzie is believed to have suffered a medical event.10 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandDouble tragedy for family of man who died in Fiordland boating accidentPeter McKenzie was the co-founder of a well-known jet boating company.09 Sep 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyNorthland Rugby, heed my warningWill you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?07 Sep 08:00 PM
AgribusinessWatch: Calf-handling video prompts farm investigationNZ Superannuation Fund dairy farm video further fuels public row over winter grazing.06 Sep 08:44 PM
TravelFlight Check: Flying Air NZ's first Auckland-Invercargill serviceThomas Bywater flies aboard Air New Zealand's flight NZ699, from Auckland to Invercargill.26 Aug 01:24 AM
New ZealandSouthland police seize $20k, meth and guns in crackdownPolice had carried out search warrants in the area over the past two weeks.26 Aug 01:01 AM
AirlinesShane Jones lends $20m to city with 'one big vision'Shane Jones shared the Air NZ inaugural flight with chief executive Christopher Luxon.25 Aug 06:00 AM
LifestyleInvercargill restaurant takes 'pet food' meal off menuThe restaurant has reportedly stopped selling the meal 'not fit for human consumption'.16 Aug 01:20 AM
New ZealandSearch narrows for 'Gore's most wanted'Wanted man teased for his appearance as one pleads: "Leave Mr Tumnus alone".15 Aug 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Bath salts' being sold as MDMA to unsuspecting customersBath salts can keep people awake for three days and induce a psychotic episode.13 Aug 03:11 AM
