New ZealandThe 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top TownThis city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.06 Oct 06:04 PM
New ZealandDriver who kicked, spat at police 'ashamed and disgusted'Robert McRae took "a number of swings" at two police constables.05 Oct 07:44 PM
New ZealandUndersized stop signs at double-fatal crash site won't be replaced yet15-year-old Jayde Cummings and 57-year-old Steve Macnee died at the intersection in 2019.05 Oct 06:01 PM
New ZealandSocial cricketer who punched umpire says he has anxietyWilliam Campbell claims he cannot handle his community work sentence due to stress.05 Oct 05:32 PM
New ZealandSuicide numbers in south second-highest in more than a decadeThere were 55 suspected suicides in the Southern District Health Board area.04 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandTop six districts for vaccination all in South Island but hurdles remainAs of Monday, Central Otago had 57.1 per cent of its eligible population fully vaccinated.04 Oct 07:34 PM
New ZealandSouth Island leading the way in Covid vaccination despite zero casesTop six districts with the most fully vaccinated people all in the South Island.04 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan claims holding door closed caused erratic drivingThe 67-year-old driver said the door was damaged when he reversed into a post.04 Oct 12:08 AM
New ZealandDon't rush Aotearoa-New Zealand name change, Ngai Tahu leader saysOtakou kaumatua Edward Ellison says changing NZ's name risks overlooking the South Island.01 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He's told so many lies': Seasoned conman imprisoned over scamsA conman whose $65,000 trail of lies stretches back to 2018 has been jailed.30 Sep 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Losing $15m per annum': Otago Uni launches voluntary redundancy schemeUni to contain spending in the face of losing international students and rising costs.28 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandRugby player found asleep at the wheel of crashed ute has charges dismissedThe man recorded a breath-alcohol level of 742mcg, three times the legal limit.27 Sep 06:24 PM
LifestyleChomp: Cadbury factory demolishedBlock cleared of famous factory and tourist attraction to make way for new hospital.27 Sep 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentExhausted execs: Warning signs you're heading for burnoutBusiness leaders are at risk of burnout because of increased workloads due to Covid-19.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Just so much better': Amputation gives freedom after meningitis diagnosisAleina Beer is now considering trying out for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.23 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandSuspicious package found at Corrections buildingThe building, including a retail premises on the ground floor, were evacuated.23 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandPlan to take fall for fellow Mongrel Mob member backfiresSeventeen months added to prison term - and his fellow Mobster was still convicted.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Like torture': Killer asks for opiate pain medication to be reinstatedAndrew MacMillan was jailed after killing 17-year-old Jayne McLellan in 1988.23 Sep 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Very fortunate': Men plucked from sinking boatThe men had life jackets on and used flares which helped save their lives.22 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandStudent fled Auckland lockdown for Dunedin ahead of rugby matchOtago Boys' High School student and rugby player returns before secondary schools final.22 Sep 05:56 PM
New ZealandDunedin high school student's trip from Auckland being investigatedThe boy spent the night at a local hostel before showing up to class.21 Sep 07:47 PM
New ZealandFace masks still in high demand after second lockdownIn a week, a Dunedin business had dispatched nearly 10,000 face masks.21 Sep 07:10 PM
New ZealandConcern for missing Dunedin womanAmaria Whatuira, also known as Mia, has not been seen or heard from since early August.21 Sep 08:10 AM
New ZealandCovid breach: Dunedin student turns up at school after travelling from AucklandOtago Boys' High School has sought to reassure parents after a pupil breached lockdown.21 Sep 01:23 AM
New Zealand'One bubble': Dunedin college says ball for 200 within rulesThe college held a ball for 200 people, despite indoor gatherings being limited to 50.18 Sep 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Like a rush': Dunedin detectorist in search for 'something special'Ben Goldsworthy's metal detector has found pennies from the 1920s and a silver ring.18 Sep 02:38 AM
New Zealand'World has lost a gem': Pilot Dan Harrison killed in heli crashA Eurocopter Squirrel AS350 crashed at Deep Creek, west of Dunedin yesterday.17 Sep 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper Rugby'I've done everything I can to try to be an All Black'Dixon unsure on Japan take off date, meanwhile Magpies come first.16 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Cruel' reaction to Wānaka holidaymakers 'product of a campaign of fear'Last week couple escaped lockdown and flew to a holiday home in Wānaka, prompting outrage.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan who accidentally shot himself during crime spree jailedThe spree began on the eve of the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown last year.15 Sep 01:21 AM
New ZealandStashed treasure trove: Renowned artist dies but where are the paintings?Artist stopped painting 5 years ago and became increasingly reclusive.14 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandMother pleads for apology over death of son in custodyBoyd Cuttance, 44, died 'a broken man' in Corrections' custody in 2012.14 Sep 06:31 PM
