New ZealandTwo South Island towns lose Kiwibank servicesPaper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.26 Apr 09:28 PM
New ZealandBye bye Billy: Holiday bus nickedThieves cut padlocked gate with boltcutters and applied degrease to get wheels turning.11 Apr 06:23 PM
New ZealandTravel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'06 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentTeenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12Businessman Johnny O'Neill started his first venture at just 10.04 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandPlane crashes on landing at airstripPolice were alerted to an incident at an airstrip in Cromwell at 1.30pm.22 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandCrews fight fires in house bus and homeFirefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.14 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandPolice slammed over South's escalating road tollCriticism comes after Otago had its worst road toll for more than a decade: 25 deaths.22 Jan 07:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOur $1b love affair: The cost of playing golf at NZ's most lavish coursesWealthy Kiwis are forking out thousands of dollars to join exclusive golf clubs.08 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand'A very lucky young man': Driver freed after truck rolls off Crown Range roadThe truck went 50m down a bank on the Crown Range this morning.07 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago Cherry crops ruined by rainSome growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.04 Jan 11:31 PM
New ZealandNew Cromwell Gorge cycle trail comes with a caveatThe best advice might be to 'cycle, stop, look' so as to avoid 'cycle, look, splash'.04 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandElizabeth Zhong murder: Carrick Vineyard tender result due TuesdayThe results of the tender should be known early next week, Gary Kirk of Bayleys says.17 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandHome detention for ex-teacher who molested schoolboyEx Otago Boys' teacher David Bond said of the sex crimes he was asexual and lonely.17 Dec 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's successZoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.14 Dec 04:23 AM
New ZealandMan shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineupHis face was being used on an aggravated robbery course but he's never been done for it.30 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConspiracy theories take over local 'meet the candidates' eventIssues raised at question time included Agenda 21, Bill Gates and totalitarian world govt.16 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandCold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issuedWestern parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.03 Jul 07:43 PM
New ZealandVirus, recession keep kids away from schoolStudents forced to work to support families, or can't afford bus fares and lunches.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex attack victim 'thought she would die'Two Tongan orchard workers have been jailed for the attack in Cromwell last year.03 Jun 12:09 AM
LifestyleCromwell occupational therapist creates sensory chalk walk for kids in lockdownThe sensory chalk walk from Cromwell has been shared across the globe via social media.06 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandPanic gives way to reality in flooding aftermathAs water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.06 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandPair laughed while violating woman beside lakeOrchard workers plead guilty to abduction and sexual violation after lakeside attack.16 Jan 05:56 PM
New ZealandOne dead after tractor rolls on private property in Central OtagoThe crash occurred on a property near Cromwell shortly before 6pm tonight.08 Jan 07:11 AM
New ZealandNew twist in case of woman seriously injured by flying fuel capThe woman suffered serious facial injuries when she was struck by the object.01 Dec 07:12 AM
New ZealandFire threatens Dunedin water supplyMain water catchment contaminated after blaze by ash and fire suppressing chemicals.10 Nov 04:59 PM
New ZealandTwo large blazes burn in Hawke's Bay and NelsonThree big fires today have stretched the country's firefighters.04 Nov 08:29 AM
New ZealandMachete man's threat to chop victim's head offPolice found him drunk with a machete in his hand and a hunting knife in his pants.17 Jul 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: The big problem with Queenstown - and how to solve itQueenstown's booming - but can it cope?30 Jun 01:00 AM
LifestyleBuilder's $100k generosity overwhelms familyCromwell builder gives away two homes to help fund a four year old boy's surgery.23 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandLarge meth haul, cash seized in Queenstown raidPolice have seized more than $200,000 worth of meth and more than $30,000 in cash.10 Jun 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM