New ZealandFireworks injury spurs 'new perspective'Wayne Boss' fireworks injury, which may have robbed him of sight in his right eye, has given him a ''new perspective'' on life.31 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandBig wet, bone-dry: A tale of two summersWhile the eastern region swelters in one of the most rain-deprived Januaries in more than a century, some western areas have been drenched.31 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandFears for ill albatross chickAlbatross chick has lost weight after being found riddled with maggots.30 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandSex attacker's name suppression liftedA transgender man has admitted violating another man while he was walking home after a night out.30 Jan 10:14 PM
TravelOn a natural high in GlenorchyStephanie Holmes finds a multitude of benefits after an uphill struggle.30 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZONE resumes skydiving operationsA "dangerous" manoeuvre led to two Queenstown skydivers being seriously injured on Saturday was probably unintentional, an industry safety expert says.29 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandPilot's first solo flight ends in rough landingA light plane has crashed at Dunedin airport.27 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandCaregiver swindled father, brotherA Mosgiel woman swindled her ailing father and intellectually disabled brother out of $65,000 while she was supposed to be caring 27 Jan 07:54 PM
New ZealandTumultuous relationship crushed familyKatie Burt's ex-partner was jailed for his chilling threats against her. Now her parents are haunted by her death. Rob Kidd reports.27 Jan 06:16 PM
New ZealandChild seriously injured after fallSouthern Lakes Helicopters were called to the incident near Te Anau at 6.10pm.27 Jan 07:35 AM
New ZealandDodgy teachers: 50 censured or struck offDozens of teachers were disciplined or struck off last year for sexual, inappropriate or aggressive behaviour towards students.26 Jan 10:31 PM
New ZealandNZ's next 'super-city' council?The Otago Regional Council's very existence is on the line as the Dunedin City Council considers the merits of a unitary council for the city.26 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandMan alleges being 'kidnapped' by judgeA man claiming to have been kidnapped by a judge kicked down his cell door before police pepper-sprayed him.26 Jan 08:29 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver stabbed mate six timesThe victim collapsed in a pool of his own blood and was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition where surgeons worked to save his limb.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandGallipoli mystery solved a century onAstonishing link uncovered between Kiwi soldier who died in Gallipoli and bloodied Turkish family heirloom.25 Jan 06:43 AM
TravelBusting a knee on Shania Twain's trailScott K MacLeod spends three days shivering and hobbling his way along the Motatapu Track.25 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandHoly smoke! What $90 buys you in 2017The financial cost of smoking couldn't be more stark in this image posted online.25 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandFather, daughter had second childThe pair, who have had troubled upbringings, have been ordered to stay away from each other for two years.24 Jan 10:35 PM
Agribusiness'Old school' milk in high demandGlass bottled, pasteurised full-cream milk "straight from the vat" is making a comeback.24 Jan 09:29 PM
New ZealandTree, powerlines block Queenstown roadA tree has fallen and power lines are down on Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd, leaving the road blocked in both directions.24 Jan 09:26 AM
New Zealand'Obsessed' woman jailed for harassmentA 2am Tinder rendezvous has led to a Dunedin woman being jailed on harassment charges, a court has heard.23 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandSouthland town cut off by floodingA small Southland town has been completely cut off after this weekend's wild weather.22 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandVictim links ram-raid, higher cigarette pricesA BP 2Go service station owner has blamed cigarette tax hikes for an increasing number of burglaries and ram-raids on service stations around Dunedin.18 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandSex abuser bribed children with lolliesA Central Otago man who sexually abused two female relatives for more than seven years, bribing them with lollies, has been jailed for nearly eight years.17 Jan 10:17 PM
New ZealandSuspicions over motive for tyre-slashingThe Omarama farmer whose pivot irrigators' tyres were slashed at the weekend says he remains hopeful the culprit will be caught. The 17 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandFinders keepers in treasure huntClues left by an anonymous benefactor had hundreds of people searching for cash hidden in a secret Dunedin location.16 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandClaim against ex-girlfriend was a lieA woman who accused her ex-girlfriend of attacking her might end up in the dock herself after admitting she lied to police.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands in damage after irrigator tyres slashedPolice are investigating an attack on three pivot irrigators near Omarama.15 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandOff-duty life-savers to the rescueTwo off-duty life-savers jumped in Otago Harbour after coming across sunken ute13 Jan 11:24 PM
All BlacksWedding day: Nervous eyes to the skyWild weather threatens to dampen the wedding of the year in Wanaka, with gusty winds and rain forecast.13 Jan 06:27 AM
New ZealandNew test for newborns' heart defectsPulse-oximetry is a quick, painless and safe test for oxygen levels in the blood13 Jan 04:14 AM
New ZealandYoung couple sought after Rat Pt firePolice are confident a white van seen in the area did not cause the blaze. They are now looking for a dark coloured station wagon.13 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandChildren exposed to booze ads from TV sport - researchResearchers call for ban on ban on alcohol sponsorship of sport12 Jan 11:01 AM
EnvironmentCampfire caused Glenorchy's Rat Point fireThe fire near Queenstown which destroyed 150ha of native scrub was likely caused by a campfire, authorities have found.12 Jan 04:30 AM
