New ZealandHome invasion accused walks free after police bungleMan accused of attacking someone with a ratchet avoids jail because of police mistake.27 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelHe Tangata: Ami CusackElisabeth Easther talks to Potiki Adventures' ambassador of good will.27 Jul 05:00 PM
Business'Significant increase' in Facebook sale scamsPeople are using Facebook to rip-off unsuspecting consumers, police say.26 Jul 06:10 PM
New ZealandCompulsory cat registration one step closerProposal that could lead to microchipping, registration for cats became a official policy.26 Jul 02:01 AM
New ZealandMassive slip makes garden disappear under torrent of mudA "couple of bangs" outside house turned out to be a massive slip on the Otago coast.26 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandLittle blue penguins perish after slipTwo penguin carcasses have been discovered after a slip swept away nesting boxes.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandArrest follows attempted home break-ins in DunedinPolice discovered the 'suspicious' man was the same involved in recent break-in attempts.25 Jul 12:58 AM
New ZealandSlip slices through house: 'He miraculously got out just in time'A resident awoke to a torrent of mud that severed a cottage in half.24 Jul 07:09 PM
New Zealand143 residents still unable to return homeDozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.24 Jul 07:59 AM
New ZealandWatch: Baby seal found in 'middle of nowhere' paddockInvercargill man saves baby seal from paddock 10km from nearest shore.24 Jul 06:10 AM
New ZealandSt Clair residents fear for future after slipGeotechnical assessments will be carried out this week on a devastating slip in Dunedin.24 Jul 02:25 AM
New ZealandClever bunnies: Where's there's wool there's a wayTo keep dry and warm in this weather you'd need to one clever bunny indeed.24 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandOtago's state of emergency liftedThe region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.24 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandSnow and more rain for sodden southAs if it couldn't get any worse snow is forecast for the flooded south in coming days.23 Jul 09:19 PM
New ZealandEmergencies end, clean-up startsMoves are underway to remove emergency status as a massive clean-up gets underway.23 Jul 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Days to drain': Rain eases but floodwaters remainPeople are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.23 Jul 01:07 AM
New ZealandCrash closes Otago Peninsula road againCar crash blocks path of an excavator which was set to clear a major slip.23 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandSoaked south faces threat of more downpoursThe clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrivers warned 'be careful' as roads openOtago roads have started to reopen but police say drivers still need to be cautious.22 Jul 10:59 AM
New ZealandCivil Defence to evacuees: Don't go home yetEvacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again22 Jul 10:46 AM
New ZealandScottish soldiers help flooded South IslandThe men helped local communities in Mosgiel evacuate to safer ground.22 Jul 09:25 AM
New ZealandBrief respite from rain for South IslandThe rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way22 Jul 02:40 AM
New ZealandWinter storm chaos: What you need to knowA nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.21 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandStorm strands travellersSome people have been told they may have to wait up to three days to get another flight.21 Jul 10:17 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flood chaos; blizzard warningThe worst of the weather is yet to come as houses start to flood and roads are closed.20 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandHome detention for child porn offenderDunedin man posed online as a young girl and downloaded child pornography.20 Jul 10:33 PM
BusinessUnconventional design for $7m propertyThe international owner plans to spend $5m developing the Lake Hawea property.20 Jul 07:12 PM
New ZealandMeth, cash seized in Hamilton and OtagoPolice have seized methamphetamine worth $130,000 and $80,000 in cash.20 Jul 04:10 AM
New ZealandGang violence: 'It was getting out of control'Gang violence is on the increase in Dunedin and police say they will not tolerate it.19 Jul 10:58 PM
EntertainmentDid Tom Cruise's crew break the rules?A shoot for Mission: Impossible 6 in Queenstown is being investigated after a complaint.19 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandCar thieves torch disabled driver's carA car theft has left its disabled owner without independent mobility.19 Jul 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Off-duty cop dragged me down the road on my stomach'Complaint Otago cop allegedly subjected woman to vicious attack while he was off-duty.18 Jul 06:29 PM
TravelThe South Island by nightThese Aussie astrophotographers make our country look amazing.16 Jul 10:28 PM
New ZealandFather jailed for machete attackShaan Roker jailed for attack in May which almost severed victim's hand.16 Jul 09:30 PM