New ZealandDeath of microlight pioneer shakes communityTrevor Barrett, 71, died after his microlight aircraft crashed on Saturday.11 Sep 07:16 AM
New ZealandJudge slams 'ludicrous' drink-drive defenceDriver has 48 convictions since 1976, including 10 for driving while disqualified.21 Jun 08:18 PM
New ZealandFoster carer admits rubbing faeces in 5-year-old's faceMan gets deferred sentence despite unpleasant assault on 'vulnerable, defenceless' child.29 May 09:11 PM
New ZealandMan leads police on 20-minute foot chaseFleeing man stopped by police while trying to get into the house of a relative.13 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandFrosty start for some as summer slips awayTemperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.16 Mar 08:52 PM
New ZealandWhy it's a bad idea to show up at court drunkHe claimed he'd had one drink - but the judge could 'smell the alcohol from here'.06 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandSearch and rescue operation underway for missing manPolice rule out newly released footage as being missing Alexandra man Christopher Bates.02 Mar 05:24 PM
TravelAlexandra: Town for all seasonsThe cycle trails around Alexandra are a joy at any time of year, writes Elisabeth Easther.09 Feb 10:00 PM
WorldWelsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P ShowFierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show31 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandIn the heat of the moment - temps to soar to 35CForecast picks heatwave to give way to drenching from ex-tropical storm.28 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandStand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40CYou think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman, 86, dies after Alexandra crashA person has died in a crash in Alexandra.19 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandBig scrub fire close to Central Otago highwayEmergency services are at a big scrub fire close to the main highway in Central Otago.11 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandSunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degreesThe fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.02 Dec 08:03 PM
New ZealandPassenger charged with reckless driving after crashA 40-year-old man has appeared on two counts of reckless driving causing injury09 Nov 02:52 AM
New ZealandPassenger charged with reckless 'driving' after drunk teen's crashTurns out you don't need to be the driver to be charged with reckless driving.04 Nov 06:36 PM
New ZealandSoggy north, sunny southHopes of fine weather during Auckland marathon on Sunday.27 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen rolls van - with intoxicated parent insideDrunk teen crashes vehicle with parent and two other passengers inside.22 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Cycling to stop suicideA Kiwi couple pedal to raise mental health awareness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Oct 05:02 PM
New ZealandMan who lured child with lolly spared jailThe 57-year-old Rangiora man was sentenced to intensive supervision.12 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Alexandra house fireCrews from four fire trucks are battling a fire at a two-storey house in Alexandra.11 Oct 07:49 AM
New ZealandTeen called dad for ride before fatal decisionThere was a knock on the door of the Sharma family home at 2am-it was two police officers.12 Aug 09:04 AM
New ZealandRecord low: Coldest night in yearsEarly risers were met with frost, fog and icy windscreens this morning.29 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandGale, squalls and heavy rain on the wayNorthlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.08 Jul 07:42 PM
New ZealandHeavy snow on the way for both islandsIt may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.08 Jul 03:17 AM
KahuEmotional rally fails to shift Govt on abuseGovt is holding firm on its decision not to hold an inquiry into abuse in state care.06 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandMissing ferret trapper's body foundManapouri man had left for the Falls Dam area yesterday but failed to return.05 Mar 06:20 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses to car crashThe Kokonga Bridge on the Kyeburn-Hyde Road in Central Otago is still closed while police and the fire service investigate a crash 27 Feb 12:31 AM
New ZealandRabbit virus brings hope to farmersFarmers in Central Otago hope a new method of biological control will give them some respite from the rabbit problem.16 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandIndecent assault at kids' programmePolice were called after school holiday programme staff noticed a man talking to a child in the playground.15 Jan 12:17 AM
New ZealandThe Xmas gnome-giver strikes againJo-Anne Ireland, from Alexandra, is not keen on the small garden-dwellers - but every year she gets a present from 'Santa'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIncredible footage captured above NZA weather balloon with cameras attached has captured a stunning view of Central Otago from the sky.26 Oct 04:40 PM
New ZealandMan found dead in pool at Central Otago motelA man has been found dead in a spa pool at a motel in Central Otago tonight. However, drowning may not have been the cause of death24 Oct 08:38 AM
New ZealandDrugs and paraphernalia seized in searchPolice executing a search warrant this morning discovered more than 40 cannabis plants and a large amount of methamphetamine items.11 Oct 02:54 AM
