New ZealandSophia Crestani inquest: Her parents' heartbreaking tributeThe five-day inquest into Dunedin student's stairway death has concluded.31 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandSub-tropical jet stream to bring warm 23C temperature to parts this long weekendMany regions are set to bask in unseasonally high temperatures across the holiday weekend.30 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Sleazy: Rest home manager censured for 'sex robot' comments to student nursesMichael Sobrevilla asked one for a picture of her face to use on a sex robot.29 May 11:43 PM
New ZealandGang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the timeAlbert Epere argued community work was unfair.29 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandBus hub fatal stabbing: ‘Name suppression needs to be respected’Principal makes appeal after teenager attacked and stabbed in Dunedin last week.29 May 08:33 AM
New ZealandSophia Crestani death: Bedroom door closed on people in crush, partygoer tells inquestThe inquest into the 19-year-old's death has entered its third day.29 May 02:13 AM
New Zealand'I was terrified': Witnesses recall crush that killed Sophia CrestaniThe inquest into the death of the 19-year-old student continues in Dunedin.28 May 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars returnSt Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.27 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNew multi-agency group dedicated to reducing youth crime at bus-hubThe working group is dedicated to improving safety at Dunedin's Bus Hub.27 May 03:51 AM
New Zealand‘Help us please’: Party-goers’ distressed police calls played in Sophia Crestani inquestSophia Crestani, 19, died after emergency workers at the scene struggled to get in.27 May 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party deathThe family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeammates of fatally stabbed Dunedin teen cancel rugby game in memory of friendOtago rugby says the 'tragic circumstances' are being felt across the rugby community.24 May 11:18 PM
New Zealand'It’s a cold, lonely world': Inside Dunedin's tent cityAs winter nears, a growing camp in Dunedin underscores a surge in homelessness.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: 'A tragic event involving two very young people'A 13-year-old boy appeared in court today charged with murder.24 May 05:29 AM
Travel newsAir NZ passengers’ five-hour ordeal as Dunedin journey becomes flight to nowhereIt would have been quicker to fly to Australia, one plane spotter remarked.23 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandTeen dies after fight near Dunedin police stationOnlookers said they believed someone had been stabbed.23 May 08:12 AM
New ZealandPerson injured near Dunedin police station, reports of a stabbingOnlookers said they believed someone had been stabbed.23 May 04:29 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Dunedin man faces charges including having terror attack, bestiality videosThe man, aged 67, has interim name suppression.23 May 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why are so many Kiwis sleeping rough?OPINION: NZ has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the developed world.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBain massacre: 30 years on from infamous family killingsA Moment In Crime takes a look at the infamous murder case.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules Dunedin man’s death from Covid vax may have been preventedHDC finds failing to provide information was a prima facie breach of the health code.20 May 02:01 AM
New ZealandInternational flights for Dunedin? Airport bosses touting for business in OzInternational flights have not been available from Dunedin Airport since 2020.17 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandMan appears in court for possessing Christchurch terror attack videoFifty-one people were killed by a terrorist gunman in Christchurch in 2019.15 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandFootball player's work hard, play hard mantraA southern import has lofty goals - but off-field balance - at his new home in Napier.15 May 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyPhil Gifford: Eden Park thriller preview of finalOPINION: For a dying competition, Super Rugby Pacific had a massive weekend.12 May 11:46 PM
New ZealandShocking video: Wrong-way motorway driver crashes into elderly coupleThe cars were both badly damaged in the crash.08 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandMan hit by car in Dunedin's Octagon may have been lying on roadPolice are investigating the incident.06 May 12:24 AM
New ZealandArrests made after up to $30,000 of items stolen from tourist busThree people were arrested just 40 minutes after theft reported; items have been returned.06 May 12:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch plunges to 0C, worse chills to comeWe got chills and they're multiplying.05 May 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPower list: 20 busiest residential builders - who's up, who's down?Most businesses built fewer homes, yet modular builder HouseMe's completions skyrocketed.01 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandLove rival shooter: Obsessed stalker not ready to leave jail yetKrishan Dick-Karetai shot his love interest's partner in the head.30 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandPublic transport subsidies are ending. Here’s how much fares will riseHow much more you pay will depend on where you live.29 Apr 06:34 PM
New ZealandPoet and novelist Sir Vincent O'Sullivan dies at 86The poet and emeritus professor died on Sunday in Dunedin.28 Apr 09:11 PM
TravelMove over beach season, we're here for NZ's best gardensFor a natural escape, head to one of NZ's stunning gardens28 Apr 06:30 AM