New ZealandHazard mapping has ‘chilling effect’ on property marketResidents say proposed controversial maps 'essentially rendered our property uninsurable'.19 Sep 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competitionAfter years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.10 Sep 08:54 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportMum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewersMike Thorpe reports on the latest news from around the south.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kids sports car park dispute - is it acceptable to reserve a public spot?Multiple bystanders are pictured trying to reason with the woman.23 Aug 08:08 AM
School RugbyFirst XV rugby: The battle for South Island supremacyA preview of the South Island First XV final.22 Aug 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSportLIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-upsMike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected hostage situation in NelsonSchools and a hospital are in lockdown and residents have been told to stay away while police respond to a suspected hostage situation in Nelson. Video / Tim CuffWatch12 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandPolice raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroomPolice said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.08 Aug 01:58 AM
Politics'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alertedThe incident happened after a local community board meeting.12 Jun 04:57 AM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengersWild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.24 Dec 05:14 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': Nelson homicide victim remembered by loved onesWhiri Barton died after an incident on Friday night, police are investigating.12 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandKiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last yearThe figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".07 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandFailed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's financesMila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.06 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandJudge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRDThe terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.05 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandBetrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.25 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessPic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demandPic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNelson Māori land claim returns to High CourtIt is one of the largest litigations against the Crown in New Zealand's history.01 Aug 06:07 PM
CrimeLoss and betrayal: Woman robbed of life savings suing thief for $800kVictim tells thief during cross-examination in civil case: 'I trusted you'.08 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandEvacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into SaturdayHeavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.05 May 10:31 AM
New ZealandPizza oven explodes, injuring twoFire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.02 May 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incidentA young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.24 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandGold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade MeThe owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.20 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandMan on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving againHis second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.22 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Something needs to be done to re-programme you': 'Danger to women' back behind barsThree women have protection orders out against the 22-year-old.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSquatter found with drugs, a shotgun and ammunition in remote mountain valley homeThe squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.20 Feb 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandAisle be back: Worker threatens ex boss in supermarket dust-up'If every employee with a grievance behaved this way it would be carnage out there': Judge31 Jan 06:00 AM
