New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement village, hotel and more planned for $200m+ Ayrburn near Arrowtown'It will take us five years, hoping to be the most visited destination in Queenstown.'26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply disappointed': Jet boats roar through Anzac Day serviceTourism company issued apology after yesterday's disruption.25 Apr 11:04 PM
New ZealandFog warning: Weather could disrupt flights, worst of rain moves away for North IslandMore than 40 flights were affected by fog in Christchurch yesterday.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlay it again, Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageingSam Neill speaks to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards.19 Apr 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPortrait of a killer as a young man: How David Hawken nearly got away with 1995 murderFormer hardman spoke to Kurt Bayer in a series of interviews while awaiting trial.19 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hoursNot a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.15 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandAuthorities won't say what penalties supermarkets will face for breaching Easter trading lawsThe supermarkets involved will not disclose their earnings over the weekend.02 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandWarbirds Over Wānaka in pictures: Old war planes take to the skiesHerald photojournalist George Heard captures all of the action.29 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium“It smothers the grass growth and changes the soil to suit itself."28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risksFollowing the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.25 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCenturia: Lower threshold, new direction into storage, residentialNew directions, new ways of looking at property: How Centuria NZ is handling the downturn.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Vile, cruel and degrading’: Drug dealer smeared dog faeces into victim’s mouthThe low-level drug dealings were found after police responded to a violent incident.21 Mar 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProperty Insider: ‘Mr Quick’ striding ahead fast; ‘Mr Hotel’ leaving ColliersNo room for gloom: Mr Quick's $500m scheme, Winton's $750m plans, plaudits for Brealey.19 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandAn avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainsidePierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.15 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandSnow falls in OtagoSnow falling in St Bathans, Otago, on Friday, March 15 2024. Video / Supplied Watch15 Mar 02:24 AM
TravelThe perfect NZ retreat for a tired city girlRural therapy you never knew you needed.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMatakanui Station hopes for rain“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."02 Mar 06:00 PM
GolfThe Kiwi who reminds Alker of a young Tiger WoodsHigh praise has come from one of New Zealand's best for one of its brightest.28 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careLower property sales hit Winton Land revenue, net profitCEO cites 'challenging economic environment and property market'.19 Feb 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumSportFrom sexual abuse and anorexia to Coast to Coast champion - Simone Maier's incredible journeyMaier is chasing her fourth consecutive Coast to Coast win this weekend.07 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Eden Orchards is freezing cherries'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'30 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandAlert after exotic fish caught in Lake DunstanAnglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.10 Jan 11:16 PM
New Zealand$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’An Australian mining company touts NZ's 'new pro-mining government' in its announcment.09 Jan 08:53 PM
New Zealand‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfallIt took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.08 Jan 05:24 AM
New ZealandChild choppered to Lakes hospital after Lake Hawea incidentChild is in a moderate condition after the camping ground incident this afternoon.28 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandSix of NZ's flashest homes on the market right nowIf you could have any dream home, would it be one of these?27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajor holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's EveMain New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.27 Dec 06:05 AM
New Zealand'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seizedNine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.20 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandR&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ oppositionThe decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.18 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandCattle mustering on the Nolan farmMustering in the remote and beautiful Cascade Valley in South Westland can come with its challenges. Video / Otago Daily TimesWatch18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosisBen Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.12 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandFires exacerbated by strong winds have been largely extingushedFire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.10 Dec 12:59 AM
