New ZealandBrides want to save the worldThe Mayan calendar predicts the world will end next month, but a bevy of brides is set to appease the gods in Waitati tomorrow.29 Nov 08:50 PM
New ZealandSensitive university data stolenPolice are investigating the theft of a brief case containing private information on almost 500 research staff from tertiary institutions.29 Nov 07:19 PM
New ZealandTourist bailed over two-death crashA 20-year-old woman visiting New Zealand from China has been granted bail after appearing in court to face two counts of careless driving causing death.27 Nov 07:23 PM
New ZealandTourist charged over crashPolice have charged a 20-year-old woman visiting from China with two charges of careless driving causing death following a double fatal crash near Cromwell.26 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandTwo motorcyclists killedTwo male motorcyclists are confirmed dead - and two young women are seriously injured - after a crash on the Lindis Pass this afternoon.26 Nov 05:47 AM
New ZealandFarm worker killed as tractor rolls into gullyA 59-year-old farm worker died when his tractor overturned and plunged down a steep slope on a Teviot farm, near Millers Flat in central Otago yesterday afternoon.22 Nov 08:09 PM
OpinionSir Bob Jones: Bain case disgraceThe continuing obstinacy of courts, police and government is thankfully no match for the determination of Joe Karam, writes Sir Bob Jones.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSnow and gales for South IslandFlying debris and trees and branches falling across roads could make it unsafe to be outside if predicted severe northwest gales hit Otago and Southland today.01 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandShrek makes a comeback. Kind ofSince the death of celebrity sheep Shrek in June 2011, a Queenstown taxidermist has been inundated with inquiries into the status of his most high-profile "client".01 Nov 09:38 PM
New ZealandWaterways threatened by green waste - Fish & GameThe green waste dumped and leaching into Dunedin's urban streams is "offensive" and endangering the brown trout, Fish & Game says.31 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandTruck crashes on Lindis Pass, blocking highwayA truck driver was trapped in his vehicle when it crashed on Lindis Pass early this morning, blocking the major Otago highway for several hours.30 Oct 05:58 PM
MotorsportCourtney still beating up the boysOtago's Courtney Duncan is still beating up the boys, even though she reckons she's "not up to speed yet".30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan choked to death on favourite treatAn Alexandra rest home resident who loved sweets choked to death on one of his favourites, Turkish Delight, the Alexandra Coroners Court heard.28 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandDunedin council staff cuts cost $600,000Shedding staff cost the Dunedin City Council more than $600,000 in the last year, and more than half the money went to two senior managers.26 Oct 07:33 PM
New ZealandJail for stealing $240k from uniAn accounts manager who stole nearly $240,000 from the University of Otago was always warning his team to look out for fraud, a court has been told.23 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandStolen safe found with $11,000 cashA safe containing almost $11,000 in cash has been found in bush in the Catlins - missed by thieves who took passports and jewellery in another compartment.23 Oct 08:42 PM
TravelAll down the line: Christchurch to OamaruHerald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail.23 Oct 01:00 AM
