New ZealandUFOs captured on film in NZAn Australian film crew believes it captured two UFOs on film near Queenstown, and have posted the video online.14 May 07:19 AM
New ZealandTrout to be fed poison to assess 1080 risksPellets laced with 1080 poison will be fed to trout to assess potential risks from the planned massive dump of the pesticide in native forests.10 May 12:12 AM
New ZealandGangs bury hatchet, ask to cut grassTwo Dunedin gangs - once at war - have come together to ask Dunedin's council to give them a contract mowing the city's grass.08 May 11:47 PM
TravelKia ora: GlenorchyIt's no wonder people rave about the beauty of this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.08 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandInmate knocks out prison guardThree Otago Correction Facility officers were assaulted by an inmate yesterday morning.07 May 07:42 PM
New ZealandFarm dogs a lost farmer's best friendWhat do you do when forced to spend the night in the freezing cold on an Otago mountain? Snuggle up to your smelly - but warm -sheep dogs of course.01 May 08:18 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain floods Christchurch againFlood-ravaged Christchurch is under deluge again today, with 50mm falling in the past 24 hours, heavier than was forecasted.28 Apr 10:55 PM
New Zealand'A-listers' eyed in historic house saleCorstorphine House's history of accommodating royals and Hollywood actors may help attract global "A-listers" when the Dunedin property goes on the market for $3.8m.22 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandWoman's body linked to fatal crashTwo shocked teenagers are being helped by victim support following the launch of two homicide investigations in North Otago today.17 Apr 05:48 AM
New ZealandCyanide incident injures Otago manA 47-year-old man has been taken to hospital following an incident at a rural property in Central Otago involving cyanide.10 Apr 10:51 PM
TravelKia ora: ArrowtownLinks with the past are strong in this town built on gold, writes Elisabeth Easther.10 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandCop bloodied after routine stop - againA Wanaka police officer was left bloodied and bruised after being attacked inside his patrol car yesterday - six years after being seriously injured in a similar drink-drive stop.10 Apr 08:36 PM
TravelQueenstown: Sweat, pain and good foodA yoga retreat in Queenstown with laughs and wine, suits Rebecca Barry Hill just fine.07 Apr 03:00 AM
RoyalsPupils excited to meet royalsMeeting a royal has meant a few extra lessons for a group of young students in Central Otago.04 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandTransgender woman could be movedA transgender Oamaru woman sentenced on Wednesday to nine months' imprisonment in a men's jail could apply to be moved to a women's prison.03 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandKiller's earlier convictionsThe tragic deaths of two children shot by their father could have been prevented if NZ and Australian police shared information on earlier criminal convictions.03 Apr 06:06 AM
New ZealandTransgender case a 'tragedy unfolding'A transgender Oamaru woman has been ordered to serve a jail sentence in a men's prison, despite a request for home detention.03 Apr 05:11 AM
New ZealandMan dies after Speight's lift shaft fallA man injured in a fall at Speight's Brewery earlier this week has died.02 Apr 06:43 PM
New ZealandTears over principal's shock resignationThere were tears at a Dunedin private school yesterday as principal Melissa Bell, who last year recovered from aggressive breast cancer, announced her resignation.25 Mar 09:50 PM
TravelOtago: Saddle up for Paradise rideCyclists burn gourmet calories on a pedal into heavenly countryside, writes Pamela Wade.24 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelThe luminaries of LawrenceThe South Island's first gold rush town is resplendent with colourful characters, writes Paul Rush.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandEx-kids' TV host: 'The red zone beat us'Former children's television presenter Olly Ohlson lost his cool over the Government's handling of his red-zoned house in Christchurch and moved to Dunedin.16 Mar 09:06 PM
New ZealandKiwi road one of the world's worstA stretch of road in the South Island is one of the 22 most dangerous in the world, according to a British driving firm.12 Mar 06:35 AM
New ZealandDunedin man's 99-character nameA Dunedin man has changed his name to 'Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova' after losing a bet.09 Mar 11:48 PM
New ZealandMen seen fleeing fire deny involvementPolice say two men seen speeding away in a boat from a huge fire at Cecil Peak near Queenstown have denied any involvement.09 Mar 10:25 PM
TravelHave wheels, will tour the gorgeSarah Lawrence and her teenage son have a wheely good time in Central Otago.08 Mar 11:00 PM