New ZealandInvercargill's unlikely deputy mayor: 'I don't care if other councillors like me or not'Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt labelled him 'Brutus' in widely publicised falling out.25 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandAbuse in state care led to life in prison, inquiry toldHe described at the Auckland hearing how the abuse led to him spending 40 years in prison.23 Jun 07:44 PM
New ZealandShadbolt reveals health diagnosis affecting ability to 'defend' himselfInvercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has revealed he is battling a health condition.17 Jun 04:49 AM
New ZealandMeth, cash seized in raids, may be linked to gangs in ChristchurchSix people have been charged in relation to the offending.15 Jun 10:29 PM
New ZealandDomestic violence death spurs determination for familyAzalia Wilson was brutally murdered in November 2019, by her ex-partner Samuel Samson.09 Jun 08:48 PM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt: 'If I can survive this, I can probably do another 3 or 4 terms'After a fraught year, NZ's longest-serving mayor opens up about his health and prospects.04 Jun 06:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealedShocking number of cases over the last decade.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Jealous rage': Man who murdered young mum jailed for lifeSamuel Samson was sentenced to life imprisonment after killing the mother of his child.03 Jun 06:19 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist who drove at 192km/h avoids jail after fatal crashGarth Robinson died in the crash in April 2019.03 Jun 01:05 AM
New ZealandInvercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before grisly killingJoseph Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother.01 Jun 05:57 AM
New ZealandMan killed and decapitated flatmate, court toldMan charged with murder will find out tomorrow whether he is unfit to stand trial.31 May 07:35 AM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor, deputy haven't talked in weeksThe latest ructions around the council table centre on Shadbolt's driver's licence.26 May 08:54 PM
New ZealandCalls for Sir Tim Shadbolt to explain licenceThe NZTA confirmed his full car and motorcycle licences have been suspended.26 May 08:05 PM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt to keep mayoral car despite suspended licenceNZTA confirmed this week his licence had been suspended following days of speculation.25 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandMan who flouted lockdown rules has conviction quashed after errorMan gets conviction quashed after an error was made by a duty solicitor and judge.12 May 04:37 AM
New Zealand'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelledHundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.03 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandPerson hit by train in InvercargillPolice could not provide comment on the status of the person hit.03 May 05:15 AM
New Zealand'A gentleman to the end': The late Peter BeadlePeter Beadle died aged 87 at Lakes District Hospital in February.28 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandSex offender to be monitored for a decade after next month's releaseCorrections applies for intense supervision due to 'high risk of sex offending in future'.27 Apr 06:50 PM
New ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt falls out with council over 'lack of IT training'Invercargill mayor refuses to apologise after lashing out at staff over IT support.27 Apr 06:21 PM
New ZealandFlyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tourThe Flyer ran as a heritage train attraction between 2003-2013 from Kingston to Fairlight.26 Apr 08:09 PM
New ZealandA husband told to wait 8 weeks for urgent help, a new mum who died at home - the faces we failedFamilies left wondering if their loved ones might still be here if they lived elsewhere.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Finally': Blair Vining's cancer doctor on health system shake-upBlair Vining, 39, dedicated his last months fighting for better cancer care across NZ.20 Apr 08:54 PM
New ZealandTeen lured to stadium for 'sex with young woman': Man loses murder case appealMan sentenced to life imprisonment over death of Jack McAllister loses appeal.20 Apr 07:34 PM
New Zealand'We are genuinely sorry': Rest-home failed patient with broken legThe man, aged in his 70s, was in the dementia ward of the retirement village at the time.12 Apr 07:10 PM
RoyalsThat takes the biscuit: Kiwi photographer's royal memorabiliaBill Rowntree took exclusive photos of the royal family to promote their 1970 tour to NZ.10 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own councilCouncil staff reject the claims the Mayor was denied one-on-one training.08 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandClaims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelterFormer staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.05 Apr 08:03 PM
New ZealandGreat Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbitsThe message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.04 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandInvercargill streets cordoned off after woman bloodied in assaultBystanders witnessed a man hit a woman about the head with a skateboard.02 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandRelief for family after killer found guiltyThe man accused of killing Azalia Wilson has today been found guilty of her murder.30 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 vaccination centre opens in DunedinToday the team began injecting the first of two doses to frontline health workers.28 Mar 11:11 PM
New ZealandWinter is coming: Rain throughout New Zealand this weekRain, cloud and showers are set to descend on most of New Zealand this week.27 Mar 07:46 PM
New Zealand'We'll have him home soon': Brother says after man's body foundThe 68-year-old had been missing for six weeks.26 Mar 07:21 PM
