New ZealandNo legs, no obstacle for Kiwi cyclistA motivational speaker who lost his legs in a train accident as child has begun cycling the Central Otago Rail Trail this weekend.22 Feb 03:18 AM
New ZealandGirl dies in North Otago crashA five-year-old girl died in a fatal crash in North Otago last night.21 Feb 07:29 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in head-on collisionTwo people have been injured in a head-on collision on a country road.21 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandKiller swears at family of slain manFour men were jailed for at least 17 years for murdering a farmhand in North Otago but sentencing marred by hurling of abuse.20 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandInvercargill 'cat lady' finds homes for 22 catsMost of the 25 cats owned by Invercargill woman Averil Gardiner have been rehomed to meet a court's deadline.18 Feb 09:10 PM
New ZealandUnexpected power outage 'cavalier'Dunedin residents are angry after they lost power for eight hours a week earlier than expected - saying the power company's attitude to the mistake was 'cavalier'.17 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandDunedin party scrapped: 'It got too big'An annual party at a sponsored student flat has been cancelled after more than 3000 people indicated they would attend.17 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandKiwi fugitive enters no pleaKiwi fugitive Paul Bennett has appeared in a Sydney court today and entered no plea after 10 months on the run ended in Australia last night.17 Feb 05:35 AM
New Zealand14 months' jail for chainsaw chaseA heated argument between two men acting "like a couple of strutting peacocks" which ended in a chase with a chainsaw at a petrol station is condemned by a judge.16 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandAlleged victim 'relieved' hunt's overThe victim of an alleged sexual assault by fugitive Paul Bennett has spoken of her relief at hearing he was in police custody after 10 months on the run.16 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandFlatmates: 'We cleaned up'A group of Dunedin flatmates say they picked up 550kg of glass after a party they hosted on their street which attracted 1000 people.16 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandUFO photo baffles ex-scepticQueenstown man Verdun Waghorn was a UFO sceptic - until he photographed one. Now he wants to know if the truth is out there.16 Feb 06:03 PM
New ZealandDunedin street 'like the Third World'''I try to pick up the broken glass every Sunday morning, but it was just too bad.'' 1000 revellers helped plaster a Dunedin street in glass - to residents' disgust.15 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandMan who fell from van has diedA man who fell from a van travelling at 100km/h between Clyde and Cromwell last weekend has died in hospital.14 Feb 11:17 PM
New Zealand'We may never find out why she died'The twin sisters of Cromwell teen Rachel Clark have had genetic tests after the head girl's sudden death.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in horror smashTwo Korean nationals are dead after a horror smash at Blackhead, Dunedin, yesterday.13 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Monster tree' - but it can't be cut downA 40 metre elm tree is driving its owner and neighbours mad - but Dunedin's Council says "nuisance factors" aren't sufficient justification for taking it down.12 Feb 09:10 PM
TourismTop resort's expansion planPlans for a huge expansion of New Zealand's most luxurious golfing and lifestyle resort have been unveiled today.11 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandNew app shows breastfeeding friendly spotsSome new software released in Dunedin yesterday will be a breath of fresh air for breast-feeding mums.10 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of tourists dodging $200 finesHundreds of overseas tourists caught freedom camping illegally in the Queenstown Lakes area are leaving the country without paying the $200 fine.10 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand$50k bounty for fugitivesA fugitive couple on the run from police sold their getaway vehicle in Dunedin, the man offering a $50,000 bounty for their capture says.09 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandMan 'critical' after van fall at 100kmhA young man is in critical condition after falling from a van on a "joy ride" travelling at 100 kmh through the Cromwell Gorge.08 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandTrainer dies after horse ramp dropsHorse racing trainer Steve Anderton has died in hospital after a freak accident at the family stables near Mosgiel yesterday.03 Feb 07:02 AM
New ZealandNo charges over inmate's deathNo charges will be laid in relation to the death of a man in Otago Corrections Facility four years ago.03 Feb 03:12 AM
TravelRoom check: Kinloch Lodge, GlenorchyShandelle Battersby checks into a remote Central Otago lodge that's worth the journey.30 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandDead puppy in suitcase 'suspicious'The death of a puppy found inside a suitcase in a Milton cemetery is being treated as suspicious, a SPCA Otago inspector says.29 Jan 09:20 PM
New ZealandTrouble-plagued ship's new woesTrouble has again hit the Melilla 201. It's been tied up at a Dunedin wharf for two years, and nearly ran aground as it tried to leave yesterday.28 Jan 02:46 AM