New ZealandThe big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in DunedinNo significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.23 Jan 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Sleep with one eye open': Jail for man who threatened former girlfriendWhen David Ross Corfield's girlfriend broke up with him, he did not take it well.22 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandAbnormal bill on wax-eye raises eyebrows"It's actually the oddest bird I've seen," Dunedin photographer Angus McNaughton said.20 Jan 05:37 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight waits an hour on tarmac before ill passenger taken offPassengers on flight say they were told nothing after ill traveller taken off plane.20 Jan 08:24 AM
New ZealandSunny weekend weather to remain for the weekFine weather for the country this week.19 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandDunedin surveyor believes Baldwin St is steeper - ball back in Guinness' courtOne Dunedin man's trip to Wales could restore a Baldwin Street's world record17 Jan 06:57 PM
New ZealandLast summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.17 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandOne of New Zealand's oldest people dies at 108The 108-year-old took care of herself until the age of 104.17 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandKiwi teacher arrested at airport with child sex abuse images on his phoneThe man was arrested at Auckland Airport yesterday coming back to New Zealand.16 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandOil giant trespasses Dunedin granny'If OMV are worried about a 51kg grandma they really are in a bad way.'16 Jan 04:05 AM
New ZealandClueless crim: Meth dealer busted thanks to incriminating phone photoHis phone's home screen featured a photo of him smoking meth.15 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandMedical professional walks away from family violence charge with clean recordCourt suppresses man's identity after 'excessive self-defence' incident.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoungster racially abused, has face smeared with dog pooA young girl was threatened with a fake gun while subjected to vile racial abuse.13 Jan 10:11 PM
BusinessHis Airbnb home was used as a brothel. He's now been offered counsellingPlumber called to fix hot water system after heavy use finds scenes of a brothel.13 Jan 05:21 PM
KahuCity zones thousands of properties as 'culturally significant' to MāoriCouncil says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.13 Jan 05:05 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Summer sun returns for tennis final; heavy rain batters SouthLovely summer sun should bathe centre court for tomorrow's ASB Classic Women's Final.10 Jan 09:37 PM
New ZealandStudent zone furniture dumping rife, ratepayers picking up removals billRatepayers are picking up the bill as council puts on extra services to remove furniture.10 Jan 06:44 PM
New ZealandMega-floods, extreme heat could be in store for OtagoParts of Otago could be hit with an increase in winter rain and soaring temperatures.09 Jan 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumSportRoil siblings follow in well-trodden family footsteps at Colgate GamesHastings Athletics Club leads the charge of Hawke's Bay 71 at North Island Colgate Games.09 Jan 06:00 PM
CricketCentral Stags move up to 2nd on Super Smash table, but crucial games to comeThey sit two points above the Auckland Aces, although Volts and Aces have a game in hand.08 Jan 04:00 PM
White FernsWatkin refocusesThe Whanganui Festival of Cricket U15 girls tournament features teams from all six zones.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured by falling tree in DunedinA St John spokeswoman said an ambulance was called to Albany St at 3.47pm.06 Jan 06:33 AM
New ZealandSnapper catch in Dunedin brings questionsRare snapper catch at Dunedin's new fishing jetty raising big questions.04 Jan 05:36 AM
EmploymentDreading the return to work? Meet the Kiwis who escaped the rat raceEvery year a bunch of New Zealanders will take a radical work leap to change their lives.03 Jan 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumSportCD still in contentionStags now third on the ladder and Hinds also in playoff contention with two games to go.03 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationBest of 2019: Special mass held for Tracy O'BrienMore than 1000 people attended to pay tribute to the former Cullinane College principal.02 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandWeather: It won't feel like summer for next weekChilly days are in the forecast for most places across the country for the next full week.02 Jan 10:25 PM
RacingChampion harness driver 'serious, but stable' after mid-race collapseRescue chopper flew to the scene of the Omakau races yesterday after a mid-race collapse.02 Jan 08:19 PM
New ZealandHappy New Year! NZ and the world party to welcome 2020Authorities have reported a mostly well behaved night welcoming the New Year.31 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandMan knocked unconscious: Police appeal for information on assaultMale victim knocked unconscious after altercation at fast-food restaurant.30 Dec 04:31 AM
New ZealandSunny weather to ring in the New YearMost of the main centres look set to ring in 2020 with fine, mild weather.27 Dec 08:08 PM
New ZealandStabbing of sea lion defendedFormer council candidate believed he had the right to stab 'berserk' endangered sea lion.27 Dec 05:12 PM
New ZealandDunedin thunderstruck: More than 300 lightning strikesThe strike cut power to the street and firefighters left the scene with power authorities.27 Dec 06:29 AM
New ZealandMan who stabbed young mum to death while toddler was nearby refused paroleThe man who murdered Dunedin mum Karen Jacobs will stay behind bars.26 Dec 08:33 PM
