New ZealandPrimary school makes masks 'non-negotiable', reports just a third of students backMāngere school requires even 5-year-olds to wear masks despite official advice.31 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandArmed police respond to 'scary' supermarket incidentMan "threatened" staff at supermarket and allegedly assaulted staff member.31 Aug 06:26 PM
New Zealand'Massive' Middlemarch fire too dangerous for crews to approachNo properties or structures damaged as 400ha blaze burns out of control.31 Aug 09:11 AM
New ZealandCouple killed in crash had four childrenThe pair leave behind four children aged between three and nine-years-old.31 Aug 06:20 AM
New ZealandPair killed in crash were known to first respondersMan and woman died at the scene after their car careered down a bank into a deep ravine.30 Aug 06:54 PM
New ZealandExperts' virus warning: Auckland not ready to move out of level 3'If you can work at home, you should continue to do so for the next few weeks.'29 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses in Alexandra after firearm presented"Those involved were known to each other," police say.27 Aug 10:21 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver goes on bashing and crashing spree in DunedinA man bashed his brother and a cop before crashing his car twice into the same car.24 Aug 10:55 PM
New ZealandArrowtown road closed after serious crashSerious two-vehicle crash closes road at Arrowtown.22 Aug 09:50 AM
New ZealandAccuser believes other boys were abusedChristian Brother allegedly assaulted boy at same school his brother assaulted many boys.22 Aug 07:45 AM
KahuConcerns over proposed med school quotasCaps on Maori and Pasifika admissions could have negative implications for decades.22 Aug 07:29 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for escaping lockdown and spitting at police when claiming to have CovidOne claimed to be infected and spat at police and another entered a quarantine facility.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandJail, home detention for pair in drunken 'white power' attackTwo men sentenced after racist, homophobic street attack.20 Aug 05:58 PM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this weekRain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.16 Aug 07:32 AM
New ZealandCatch-up as whitebaiting season opensWhitebait season begins today, many in the South will be playing catch-up.15 Aug 04:34 AM
New Zealand'No magic way around the odds': Statistician's $12 bid for Lotto lootYou have a one in 38 million chance of winning says Dunedin statistician.14 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandYour weather: South Island drops to freezing -10C, but sun set to shineEven in lockdown the sun is set to shine and you can still go out to fish, walk or ride.14 Aug 07:30 PM
BusinessQueenstown 'lacks reserves' to get through another lockdown - employersQueenstown and Otago businesses can't handle another setback from lockdown, say experts.12 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandFirst look at Otago Uni's planned Queenstown retreatUniversity of Otago has applied for consent to build a $12 million retreat for academics.11 Aug 07:32 AM
Lifestyle'Everyone made her feel special': Kiwi girl with cancer treated to school ballOtago Boys' High student Eli Ellison knew he found the perfect date to his school's ball.10 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandTinder date rape trial jury begins deliberationsJury warned against judging morality of Tinder hook-ups in Dunedin date rape case.09 Aug 10:53 PM
New ZealandWeather: Quiet Sunday before low brings more rain, windAussies can't come here, but their lows can.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge bang' when plane engine struck by lightningA lightning strike aboard a flight this morning was akin to driving into a 'power pole'.08 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandFlight with 141 on board struck by lightning, diverted to Christchurch AirportFlight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.08 Aug 12:14 AM
New ZealandRestaurant staff step up to plate and revive dying dinerRestaurant staff and holidaying nurse are being praised for reviving heart attack victim.07 Aug 06:59 AM
New ZealandPolice seek man who allegedly pulled knife on boyPolice are seeking man who allegedly pulled a knife on a boy riding his bike in Mosgiel.06 Aug 04:30 AM
New Zealand'I speak like a NZer': Woman's 47 years in NZ without citizenship, residency or a visa'By rights they could deport me ... I hope they don't.'04 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Blanket of cloud keeps temperatures highBlanketing the country, cloud is on the cards until next week.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who got daughter pregnant 'no longer blames her', gets freed on paroleOamaru man was previously convinced his daughter should have been charged.31 Jul 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShania Twain and Abu Dhabi prince have his artwork - the colourful life of late artist Tim WilsonJane Phare: Painter of memories died from cancer, played down even to his inner circle.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCancelled concerts and closed borders leave Dunedin stadium in the redDunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium is not likely to see any international acts until 2021.30 Jul 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Lake Onslow hydro storage scheme is no pipe dream$30m is worth paying to investigate scheme that would help decarbonise energy.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAgitated man 'stormed' police, defecated then decorated cellA man arrested for abusing at pedestrians proceeded to decorate his cell with his faeces.27 Jul 09:22 PM
New ZealandOtago teachers frequently attacked by students, survey revealsA five-week survey has recorded more than 200 physical and verbal attacks on staff.26 Jul 09:37 PM
