New ZealandSolider makes mercy dash to sick dad from AfghanistanWhen his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer this week, Squadron Leader Steve Hall was determined to make it home from Afghanistan.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal after hit-and-run deathPolice are investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Manukau early today, which took the holiday road toll to two.24 Dec 06:36 PM
LifestyleLess is more: The joys of being a minimalistRebecca Barry meets a group of New Zealanders for whom life means much more than material possessions.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCollision on runway narrowly missedWhen an aviation security officer drove a vehicle on to the active runway at Dunedin International Airport at night in heavy rain ahead of a landing aircraft, the consequences could have been disastrous.23 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandWeather Watch: Promising days aheadSanta Claus is coming to town - and the weather is looking fantastic for his long ride down from the North Pole.21 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe fair copThe festive season is a time of excess. But as the country’s top traffic officer Paula Rose tells Alan Perrott, there is little cheer in counting its cost.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudents pay high price for freedomUniversal or voluntary membership? That was the question put to tertiary students in 1999 after the National Government passed a law insisting they choose how they should belong to their student association.17 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentElton John to play in DunedinDunedin's new stadium has attracted its first major singing act, with Sir Elton John set to perform late next year.15 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandClimber killed, paraglider hurt in mountain accidentsA climber is reported to have been killed and a paraglider has spinal injuries after accidents on two South Island mountains today. 15 Dec 06:12 AM
LifestyleEmerging designers in the spotlightThe finalists for next year's iD International Emerging Designer Awards have been announced.14 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandPair 'subjected to hate crime'Two men have been accused of a "hate crime" for allegedly kidnapping two men before ordering them out of town.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudy challenges genetic link to anti-social behaviourAn Otago University study has challenged the idea that depression and anti-social behaviour are primarily influenced by genes.01 Dec 11:58 PM
TravelDunedin: Buckets of cool charmLike your frocks fabulous and your produce pesticide-free? Dunedin's for you, writes Rachel Grunwell.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAirport alert after smoke smelled in plane's cabinEmergency services were called to Wellington International Airport after a plane was forced to return shortly after take-off this afternoon.29 Nov 03:50 AM
CyclingCycling: Games stars back on the trackNew Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.23 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandSchools may close over falling rollsSix Dunedin schools are set to be merged or closed because of falling rolls, Anne Tolley says.15 Nov 11:31 PM
LifestyleWine: New maker, new focusSo where do you look to diversify when you've already got substantial interests in seafood, shipping, tourism and property? 13 Nov 04:30 PM