PremiumPremiumConstructionTop commercial property sales in 2022 - $1.4 billion of dealsSingaporeans and Australians were involved in some of the biggest deals.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Super turd’ Cadogan celebrates wastewater projectCentral Otago Mayor dons turd outfit celebrating new wastewater project.22 Dec 12:49 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies just after police alerted to 'manner of riding'Road blocked while police investigate.20 Dec 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Wai wise': Residents urged to conserve water in Queenstown this summerWater consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.19 Dec 06:53 PM
New ZealandTornado rips through Alexandra, damaging 4 homesOne house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.17 Dec 07:12 AM
New ZealandWatch: Occupants escape blazing SUVOccupants of an SUV badly damaged by fire on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin have escaped without injury. Video / ODTWatch30 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandEx Otago man becomes first Kiwi, oldest person to swim icy straitThe Strait of Magellan is at the bottom of South America. Spoiler: It's cold!25 Nov 07:58 PM
TravelCentral Otago boasts over 50 cellar doors... Where to begin?A handful of excellent Central Otago cellar doors - because you have to start somewhere.11 Nov 12:16 AM
New ZealandMachete strike leads to large police call outIn Dunedin, a man was arrested after it was alleged he used a machete to strike another tenant's door. Video / Craig BaxterWatch27 Oct 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland exodus: People leaving big city, but big sky country lures newcomersThe doughnut effect: Central city populations are falling, in some cases significantly.25 Oct 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Fast Eddie' reflects on life, love and facing mortality after terminal diagnosis"We're fighting a disease that's trying to beat us."21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tim Shadbolt loses Invercargill mayoralty raceSir Tim Shadbolt is out of a job after failing to both retain his mayoralty or gain a council seat. Video / Otago Daily TimesWatch08 Oct 08:53 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: Fruit growers counting the costRecord low temperatures from pockets of Antarctic air defy frost-fighting wind machines.06 Oct 05:39 PM
New Zealand'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South IslandThe polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.05 Oct 06:40 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: Record lows, snow to sea levelChill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.04 Oct 06:50 PM
New ZealandStranger pays for groceriesRhiannon Exeter cried "happy tears" after a stranger paid for her groceries when her eftpos card declined. Video / NZ Herald Watch28 Sep 08:34 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago blaze: Choppers called in to fight fire at CardronaFire and Emergency said it had been a challenge accessing the blaze on foot.24 Sep 12:13 AM
New ZealandFive Eyes in Queenstown: Top spies jet in for secret gatheringResort teeming with undercover operatives.14 Sep 05:25 AM
New ZealandPolice investigated skydiving boss over phone call after tandem death"Why would I lie?"09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, winds lash Auckland; cold blast moves northAucklanders urged to follow forecasts as heavy rain and strong winds hit city.05 Sep 05:10 PM
New ZealandTrump-backing billionaire Peter Thiel's NZ luxury lodge plan sunkPanel says 1165sq m lodge is too dominant in the outstanding natural landscape.18 Aug 06:58 PM