EntertainmentSam Neill shares laughs and vino with comedian palSam Neill shares a glass of pinot noir with funny man Russell Howard, at his vineyard,.26 Jan 09:47 PM
New Zealand'You killed my son': Mother's agony over gasfitter's fatal shower blunderJustine Walker says no sentence will be enough for the death of her son.26 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandPolice called after group seen 'harassing' sea lionA member of the public called DOC as they were concerned about the sea lion's welfare.26 Jan 08:48 PM
New ZealandDunedin economy bouncing back, national retailers moving into George StBargain Chemist is making its first foray into Otago.26 Jan 07:17 PM
New ZealandMeet NZ's first female navy helicopter pilotThe 27-year-old has just graduated as New Zealand's first female navy helicopter pilot26 Jan 06:42 PM
New Zealand'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40CMetservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.26 Jan 04:13 AM
New Zealand19-year-old woman named as person found dead in Christchurch poolPolice were called to an Avonhead property around 11.30am on Sunday.26 Jan 03:14 AM
New Zealand'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsiteUK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.26 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandPinched: Trike thieves strikePolice alert after specialised tricycle stolen from charity.26 Jan 01:26 AM
New Zealand31-hectare Christchurch fire 60 per cent extinguished, crews to stay on siteEighteen fire crews and three helicopters battled to contain the scrub fire.26 Jan 12:41 AM
New ZealandMan banned from Air NZ flights, Invercargill Airport after bomb 'joke'The airport had to be evacuated after the "joke".26 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandAkaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria foundThe bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.25 Jan 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Annihilate our business': Owners shocked by Christchurch cycleway planThe cycleway will provide for trips in the Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui suburbs.25 Jan 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Considerable damage': Drunk driver forgets handbrake, hits cop carThe defendant gave a blood-alcohol reading of 115mcg — more than twice the legal limit.25 Jan 07:12 PM
CrimeAlleged bigamist's ex-wife's 'happy tears'Ankit Kapila married Nicole Macey then allegedly tried to bring his first wife into NZ.25 Jan 05:46 PM
New ZealandVineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.25 Jan 03:40 AM
New ZealandMan charged in relation to puppy theftBilly was allegedly stolen outside a dairy on January 12.25 Jan 01:47 AM
New ZealandMajor Queenstown lights show back with a price tagThousands of people have historically flocked to the Queenstown Gardens for Luma.25 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: Temperatures set to reach 36C in south this weekTemperatures could be 12C above Christchurch's average for this time of year.24 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandOwners 'truly devastated' after large fire at 105-year-old houseAt the height of the blaze, six fire engines battled the flames.24 Jan 10:07 PM
SportCountry cricket team's thrilling one wicket win against rivalsOne bowler scored five wickets off of 30 runs to secure his team's win.24 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentNightmare dash after TV presenter loses laptop containing bookThe presenter accidentally left the laptop on the roof of his car.24 Jan 08:50 PM
New ZealandJet boat and trailer stolen after owner leaves to get tyre repairedThe driver left the boat and trailer on the side of the road after 12pm on Tuesday.24 Jan 07:41 PM
New ZealandTourism turmoil: Owning Queenstown businesses not a cash cowBrett Duncan is the owner of two Queenstown hostels.24 Jan 06:46 PM
New ZealandPrison for man who led police on high-speed chaseRory Smyth sent to jail after wild and reckless flight from police in Audi Quattro.24 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandBoys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwastika on milk worker's overalls after Chch terror attack leads to sackingThe worker with the swastika tried to get his job back claiming he was "clowning around".23 Jan 03:58 AM
New ZealandIrishman's Creek reportedly going up for saleThe property, a short distance from Lake Tekapo, is currently a sheep and beef farm.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow to teach skills for workplace of next generationTeachers aim to lift students' aspirations above mere grades.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCop's run-in with the law stealing an apple led to lifelong career in policeA pioneering dog handler has been recognised as a "stalwart" in his field.22 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJimmy Barnes: Rod Stewart headbutted fan in NZ, threatened to throw piano off stageStewart toured the country with Cold Chisel in 1979.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice gun buyback planned for FebruaryThe three-month programme will be based at police stations by appointment.22 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandPerson injured after tractor rolls on Central Otago vineyardA police spokeswoman said the incident happened at about 1.50pm on Friday.22 Jan 01:53 AM