RugbyHeartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladderRobbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag15 Sep 04:02 AM
New ZealandPack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoonShowers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.13 Sep 07:57 PM
New ZealandMan's brain tumour misdiagnosed for six yearsThe 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.12 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob gangster extorts $250k from shop workerGangster told his victim he would "end up in a dumpster" if he didn't meet his demands.12 Sep 09:14 PM
New ZealandSeverely emaciated dog rescued by SPCALudo was rushed to the SPCA after he was found wandering the streets, starving.12 Sep 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan admits axe attack after drinking four dozen beersFour dozen beers plus an axe turned out to be a bad combination for a South Otago man.11 Sep 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBand on the run: Wedding ring lost in Napier found in Dunedin drivewayDon Alexander's wedding ring didn't need a hand to make a big trip.11 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMick Fleetwood on surviving Fleetwood Mac and hazing Neil FinnJoining Fleetwood Mac is no easy task; "We hung him up by his toenails."11 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand$35k spending spree: She stole from dead couple, avoids prison by 'smallest margin'Armed with stolen chequebook she went on a $35,000 shopping spree.10 Sep 07:11 PM
New ZealandMan who groomed girl, 14, for sex via Facebook jailedMan, 20, knew girl was 14 and still pursued her for sex.09 Sep 09:13 PM
New ZealandDunedin mother-son robber out on paroleA Dunedin man who committed two armed robberies with his mum has been released on parole.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the NorthThere is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.08 Sep 06:35 PM
RugbyHeartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North OtagoTeams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.08 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandEarly thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day aheadA widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.07 Sep 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur challenge to the Welsh? Napier's Main St steeper than Dunedin's Baldwin St, sort ofIt's a brave walker who goes the full way up Main St. The last bend in particular.06 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the most PC playground ever?'All sense of calculated risk or danger is gone,' the Reddit user wrote in his post.06 Sep 07:36 AM
New ZealandVictim Support boss jailed for 14 years over historic child sex offencesDavid Charteris was Victim Support's southern practice manager.06 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandAbandoned dog tied to bin on state highwaySPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.05 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandKiwis hit Trade Me for spring searchesKiwis are already searching for spring gear, but the weather isn't playing ball.04 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Otago criticised for not expelling abusive studentsThree students hurled bottles and abuse at passersby but have been allowed to stay at uni.03 Sep 05:39 PM
New ZealandViolent attacks, gang member visits: Life on notorious student party streetWitness says brawl in notorious street started over a woman.02 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandStudents v landlord: Mag cover displays abusive emailControversial cover triggers memories of the same magazine's 2018 "menstruation issue".02 Sep 05:00 PM
RugbyRugby: West Coast on top of Heartland ChampionshipOnly West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.01 Sep 02:35 AM
New ZealandSophie Elliott's mum Lesley Elliott closes foundation for abuse victimsSophie Elliott, 22, was stabbed to death by her former boyfriend at the family home30 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandFears spur mum to register son with policeFoetal alcohol spectrum disorder is in the spotlight, but what are its day-to-day effects?30 Aug 03:51 AM
New ZealandDad delivers baby daughter while on the phoneChristchurch St John worker instructs Dunedin dad in how to help his partner give birth.30 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandLabour MP Clare Curran to step down at 2020 electionClare Curran will remain in the Dunedin South seat until the 2020 election.27 Aug 12:47 AM
New Zealand11 complaints: Councillor claims smear campaignCouncillor at centre of allegations says he makes "no apology'' for his actions.26 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandFather with 10yo daughter in car caught three times over legal booze limitSeries of concerning drink driving incidents over the weekend, police say.25 Aug 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Shouting, insulting, threatening': Councillor accused of inappropriate behaviourThe councillor has been the subject of 11 complaints since 2016.25 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandNew hope for asthma sufferers after life-changing studyOne in six New Zealanders live with asthma - which is about 830,000 people.23 Aug 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rainAnd September and October are not looking too great either.23 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandMan tries to seize the keys of drunk driver after boozy flight to DunedinThe driver was stopped with a breath alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit.22 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandCouncil boss powerless to turn down whopping $57,000 pay riseMayor insists council boss is worth new salary of $444,000.22 Aug 08:08 PM
