PremiumPremiumSportHow rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.14 Sep 10:08 PM
New ZealandDunedin man avoids jail after assaulting womanThe man sent a young child to bed so he could kick the boy's mother repeatedly.14 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandPack a raincoat: More rain coming this afternoonShowers will arrive in Auckland this afternoon, and heavy rain is possible.13 Sep 07:57 PM
New ZealandMan's brain tumour misdiagnosed for six yearsThe 68-year-old spent his life savings on needless treatment.12 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob gangster extorts $250k from shop workerGangster told his victim he would "end up in a dumpster" if he didn't meet his demands.12 Sep 09:14 PM
BusinessPort staff dismissed over positive meth testsThe positive tests may trigger a wider crackdown.12 Sep 08:59 PM
New ZealandSeverely emaciated dog rescued by SPCALudo was rushed to the SPCA after he was found wandering the streets, starving.12 Sep 03:22 AM
New ZealandGore council against gang patch banGore council keen to protect its burgeoning relationship with Mongrel Mob leader.09 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandNo break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the NorthThere is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.08 Sep 06:35 PM
RugbyHeartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North OtagoTeams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.08 Sep 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyNorthland Rugby, heed my warningWill you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?07 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandEarly thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day aheadA widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.07 Sep 07:20 PM
New ZealandFury as possum and pig carcasses dumped near Otago schoolConcerned local finds disturbing pile of dumped carcasses near local school.06 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandIs this the most PC playground ever?'All sense of calculated risk or danger is gone,' the Reddit user wrote in his post.06 Sep 07:36 AM
New ZealandVictim Support boss jailed for 14 years over historic child sex offencesDavid Charteris was Victim Support's southern practice manager.06 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandYoung voters 'don't know enough' says mayoral candidateMayoral candidate Lee Vandervis brought the house down at Dunedin's mayoral debates today.05 Sep 07:06 AM
New ZealandAbandoned dog tied to bin on state highwaySPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.05 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandJudge lashes drink driver: 'You're behaving like a bogan 21-year-old'After nearly causing a head-on crash, Samuel Frew hid from police in a compost bin.04 Sep 05:40 PM
New ZealandKiwis hit Trade Me for spring searchesKiwis are already searching for spring gear, but the weather isn't playing ball.04 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Otago criticised for not expelling abusive studentsThree students hurled bottles and abuse at passersby but have been allowed to stay at uni.03 Sep 05:39 PM
New ZealandStudents v landlord: Mag cover displays abusive emailControversial cover triggers memories of the same magazine's 2018 "menstruation issue".02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAnti-vaxx debate: Vaccination rates plummet for NZ babiesJust 77 per cent of six-month-old babies are now getting their vaccines on time.01 Sep 09:14 PM
BusinessOtago wine estate development plans confirmedA $200m boutique vineyard estate in Cromwell is set to woo potential buyers.01 Sep 09:10 AM
Rugby World CupRugby: Manu Samoa pull away to beat NZ Heartland XVRugby World Cup squad with some Super Rugby regulars is too strong for the amateurs.01 Sep 04:08 AM
RugbyRugby: West Coast on top of Heartland ChampionshipOnly West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.01 Sep 02:35 AM
New ZealandHelicopters on standby for out of control burnoffA grass burn off just outside Queenstown has raged out of control this evening.31 Aug 11:41 AM
Freight and logisticsIs this the most expensive taxi driver?Cabbie admits $18 minimum fare and suggests rivals are jealous because he wears a suit.30 Aug 08:32 PM
New ZealandSophie Elliott's mum Lesley Elliott closes foundation for abuse victimsSophie Elliott, 22, was stabbed to death by her former boyfriend at the family home30 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandFears spur mum to register son with policeFoetal alcohol spectrum disorder is in the spotlight, but what are its day-to-day effects?30 Aug 03:51 AM
New ZealandDad delivers baby daughter while on the phoneChristchurch St John worker instructs Dunedin dad in how to help his partner give birth.30 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandQuad bike rider hit by a truckThe rider had moderate head injuries and was taken to hospital.30 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously hurt after digger tips overEmergency services were called to the site about 2pm.27 Aug 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Stern talking to' after man caught dancing in a uteThe man climbed out of the ute and into the back and began dancing.27 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandFather with 10yo daughter in car caught three times over legal booze limitSeries of concerning drink driving incidents over the weekend, police say.25 Aug 11:51 PM
