New ZealandMan imported magic mushrooms for depressionPolice oppose outcome but concede the man has 'significant' mental health challenges.13 Jan 05:58 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 Zealand'Remarkably stupid speed': Motorcyclist clocked at 236km/hThe motorcyclist was wearing sneakers, cotton pants and no gloves.12 Jan 09:06 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 ZealandHeavy rain and gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South tomorrowOtago Civil Defence and Emergency Management have told people to be prepared.10 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandAxe-murderer and sexual predator wants out of NZ jail to return to UKAnthony Hitchcock is a UK citizen, not a New Zealand citizen, and has family there.10 Jan 12:20 AM
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
New Zealand'Bloody legend': Cop spotted pruning bush instead of handing out ticketsThe officer spotted the overgrown bush and decided to increase visibility for drivers.09 Jan 01:50 AM
New ZealandGore woman looking for love used as 'money mule' by international crime syndicateReparation she was ordered to pay cancelled after she couldn't pay it back.08 Jan 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumCricketCD girls defeat defending U15 cricket champs AucklandThe rest of the field has another four rounds to catch CD and Christchurch.08 Jan 04:00 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
New ZealandOne dead after tractor rolls on private property in Central OtagoThe crash occurred on a property near Cromwell shortly before 6pm tonight.08 Jan 07:11 AM
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
PremiumPremiumSportTwo sides go to warHawkes Bay and Wairarapa were top guns at last year's U18 Whanganui Festival of Cricket.05 Jan 04:00 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
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
PremiumPremiumWhite FernsCricket talent spottingThe festival of cricket moves to Whanganui Collegiate School grounds.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmoke from Aussie bush fires hits NZ: Hazy skies expected for the next weekThe skies will be hazier than usual on the first week of the new year.31 Dec 07:21 AM
New ZealandFireworks display dropped to protect seabirdsVideo from Oamaru event in June showed protected birds were disturbed.29 Dec 04:37 PM
PremiumPremiumSportAdam Pearse: Reflecting on a year in Northland sportA lot has happened in the sporting sphere for Northland's athletes - here's the best of it27 Dec 10:06 PM
New ZealandFight on as multinational oil giant gains go-aheadOil giant OMV has been given approval to drill in the Great South Basin.27 Dec 07:34 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
New ZealandPoaching warning: Otago fencer catches illegal hunters on sheep stationPolice said there have been several incidents of poaching in Central Otago recently.26 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve weather: Outlook good for summer-starved KiwisIt'll be a dry - weather-wise at least - welcome into 2020 for most.26 Dec 03:03 AM
KahuNorthland man's unusual gift for PM inspires art showOwen Kingi's gift included six sheep carcasses, corn, watermelons and sacks of potatoes.25 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandHappy New Year: Brighter weather on way for NZ by New Year's EveIt'll be a sweet start to 2020.25 Dec 09:23 PM
New ZealandThe great Kiwi summer weather fail: Unsettled month continuesTis the season for endless fronts.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDowntown New Year's celebrations a glimpse of Auckland's futureBest to leave the car at home this New Year's.23 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandHer work colleagues attended a fatal crash. She had no idea it was her twinTwin sister of a woman killed last holidays speaks of her heartache, loss and Xmas wish.23 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportHigher honours on Cooper's horizonCould we see Onerahi Central's Henry Cooper in a Black Caps uniform in the near future?23 Dec 10:00 PM
