New ZealandBrothers, 24 and 30, drown while diving for kaiTwo men who died were brothers doing what family say "they both loved most".13 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandSmoking cannabis in your teens linked to higher risk of depression - studyNew study on cannabis' mental harms reflects earlier findings - New Zealand expert13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ute takes evasive action to avoid head-on with rental vanPolice trying to track down driver of rental van who forced oncoming vehicle off the road.13 Feb 12:27 AM
New Zealand'Makes me sick': Public toilet rapist took wife, family to visit crime sceneHe raped woman in public toilets, then went home for fish and chips with his family.12 Feb 07:10 PM
New ZealandTwo men dead off North Otago coastTwo men have died while gathering seafood.12 Feb 06:06 AM
New Zealand'My lungs were burning': Mystery hero who saved swimmers from rip revealedReluctant hero says surf life-saving advertisements had taught him what to do.11 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandThe multi-million-dollar 11-year-old school that needs to be rebuiltOn opening in 2008 the school had been called "the most modern in the country''.11 Feb 06:57 PM
New ZealandRape in a public toilet: Father's descent into sex attackVictim's horrific ordeal after a rest-room stop on a journey from Queenstown to Dunedin.11 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandThe heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many KiwisHunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoozed Brighton beachgoers rescued from rip"The other guy thought that he'd be a saviour and he got taken out as well".10 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandPerson killed in Otago crashThe single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 12.30am.09 Feb 06:17 PM
LifestyleValentine's Day special: When I popped the question ...Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTangled sleeping bag causes serious crashPolice luggage-safety call after bad motorcycle crash when sleeping bag slipped09 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandNo bull - review to start following rodeo incidentRodeo Cowboys Association to launch review after bull rampaged through Outram Rodeo.07 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandThe $48k-$80k job few wanted - now they're lining upMore Kiwis are embarking on a teaching career again because of the teacher shortage.06 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessMt Difficulty Wines sale approved by OIOFoley Family Wines has purchased Mt Difficulty Wines Ltd for $52 million.04 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandOwner left 'terrified' after horse clipped by carHorse left with 15cm deep gash in chest after panicking and striking metal fence.04 Feb 08:30 PM
AgribusinessOtago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.02 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in northIt's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree people with moderate injuries after two crashes in Taranaki, Otago regionThree people have been hospitalised with moderate injuries.02 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandHistoric photos: Your licence, pleaseCouncil traffic officers on the beat in Auckland29 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandArthur Taylor to move to Dunedin, study law after prison releaseArthur Taylor says he has a desire to study law and continue his social justice interests.29 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Call us the living dead': couple who lost 'everything' in fireHe turned on wrong element - all they have left is clothes they were wearing and a handbag29 Jan 07:22 PM
New ZealandRegistered child sex offender jailed for having a secret mobileConcerns about the defendant's behaviour led them to uncovering a secret cellphone.29 Jan 03:58 AM
New ZealandColleague shot staple into workmate's brainBanter between the two led to a Dunedin man firing a staple through his workmate's skull.26 Jan 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattle looms to end 'winner and loser' schoolsSchools are roughly evenly divided over proposals for a radical shakeup.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNear-miss after Lime scooter brakes allegedly tampered withLime users are being urged to check brakes before riding after a near-miss in Dunedin.23 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandWoman's death prompts questions about paramedicsA woman activated her medical alarm. It took paramedics more than hour to assist her.23 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandPersonality disorders linked to lead exposure in adultsHealth problems such as antisocial behaviour and hyperactivity linked to high exposure.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Culverden scrub fireLarge scrub fire raging in North Canterbury as blustery hot winds blow.23 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandTwo babies injured in Otago crashTwo adults and two babies suffered moderate injuries when a car rolled today.23 Jan 01:21 AM
CricketCD U17 unbeatenSam Ferguson driving Central Districts' unbeaten run in National U17 cricket tournament22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrong winds fan flames in Clutha fireThree sheds have been destroyed on a farm in the area.22 Jan 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos' at Shotover Jet after falling tree injures fiveStaff at the base were visibly stressed as emergency services rushed to the scene.22 Jan 01:41 AM
