New ZealandSite set to become $150m retirement village targeted by vandalsPolice are increasing their patrols in the area.19 Jan 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Devastated' by former colleague's crash deathGary Wayne Phillips, 65, died when his ute rolled on State Highway 8 on Thursday.19 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandInvestigators on scene of major Cass Bay fire trying to determine causeResidents from 20 properties were evacuated during the major fire on Tuesday.19 Jan 08:26 PM
New ZealandConstruction begins on South Island's first Taco BellThe restaurant will be within the Eastgate Shopping Centre in the suburb of Linwood.19 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver takes taxi back to car then crashes it into ditchPolice say the 20-year-old is lucky to be alive.19 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago eases total fire ban after recent rainThe shift to a restricted season begins at 8am today.19 Jan 06:39 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver kicked and bit police after crashing carLagwesha Mercer, 28, was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday.19 Jan 06:02 PM
BusinessMurder victim Elizabeth Zhong's vineyard company $12m in debtCarrick Wines had been for sale for about 18 months before it's sole director was killed.19 Jan 05:13 PM
New Zealand'Drink-driving is a constant': Multiple cases over weekendOne incident involved a drunk woman fleeing police with two toddlers in the car.19 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandWinter comes early: Summer snow in South IslandA cold snap brought around 8cm of snow to the Cardrona Alpine Resort today.19 Jan 12:27 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by driversThis year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.18 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandAurora Energy price hike: Company bows to public pressure, lowers increasesIt had proposed an increase of $20 to $30 a month for most of its 90,000 customers.18 Jan 09:28 PM
New ZealandGrisly discovery: Human skull found by family on beach walkIt was meant to be a quiet Boxing Day ramble for Alan Clark, his daughters and spouses.18 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandHave you spotted one in your backyard? Aussie spider establishing in ChristchurchThe spider, Philoponella congregabilis, is known to crush its prey.18 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandDiver unaware of search operation trying to find himDunedin man Kazushi Noiri began a scuba dive off Wellers Rock about 3.10pm last Monday.18 Jan 06:46 PM
New Zealand'Lowlifes': Santa's Grotto ransacked againSix windows were smashed at the building which contained floats for the Santa Parade.18 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandPlaying 'games': Man faces charges over 12 years of child sex abuseAccuser labels the man a "real pervert" as defence says memory is key to trial.18 Jan 05:49 PM
New ZealandGardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcherSimple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.18 Jan 05:45 PM
LifestyleEight of the best school holiday boredom bustersFrom stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.18 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandPeople queue to catch whiff of famously stinky plantAbout 50 people had already lined up at the gates at about 8am on Saturday.18 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandSix people rescued after being stuck in snow overnightThe group were stranded when their vehicle broke down on Sunday night.18 Jan 12:22 AM
New Zealand'It's our job': Warning after student sleuth confronts phone thiefThe victim used a Find My iPhone application to track his phone to an address in Dunedin.18 Jan 12:15 AM
New ZealandPartner takes wheel with toddlers in tow while 3x legal alcohol limitAfter he was caught drink driving, a man's drunk partner drove off with two toddlers.17 Jan 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Complete fail': New hospital parking charges some of the highest in the countryThe first 30 minutes are free, but two hours of parking will cost you $17.50.17 Jan 10:10 PM
New ZealandMonteith's brewery gifted to the CoastThe Greymouth brewery dates back to 1868; Monteith's was founded on the Coast.17 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandBruce Munro: Disgraceful waiting list for elective surgeries at public hospitalsBruce Munro details his experience having hip replacement surgery.17 Jan 09:08 PM
New Zealand'On each other's nerves': Neighbour disputes explodePolice say most conflicts have been over small things.17 Jan 08:35 PM
SportCountry cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spotOpening bowlers Jed Roberts and Micah Campbell grabbed seven wickets between them.17 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandDrug testing likely to be offered at O-WeekDrug testing was also available at both the 2019 and 2020 orientation events.17 Jan 06:15 PM
New ZealandDunedin family devastated after partner's terminal cancer diagnosisJonny Keen had been sick in the weeks leading up to a crash which saw him black out.17 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandAuckland's water woes set to continueA front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.16 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandRain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougherSunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week16 Jan 06:05 PM
New ZealandMeet 'Chopper': Baby born 11 weeks premature in rescue helicopterKora Lord was born in the air over a tiny place called Hamilton Burn.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: Chasing Ghosts - the mysterious disappearance of Amber-Lee CruickshankA Moment In Crime podcast looks at the case of Southland toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank.16 Jan 04:00 PM
