New ZealandMassive fire still burning in south CanterburyA massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn. 22 Dec 06:07 AM
New ZealandStretched firefighters battle two large blazesStretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.21 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle 120 hectare scrub fireFirefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.21 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandWeather Watch: Promising days aheadSanta Claus is coming to town - and the weather is looking fantastic for his long ride down from the North Pole.21 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe fair copThe festive season is a time of excess. But as the country’s top traffic officer Paula Rose tells Alan Perrott, there is little cheer in counting its cost.20 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Riesling ChallengeNew Zealand's top winemakers will battle it out at the inaugural Riesling Challenge today.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan dies in Otago power cutThe death of a man whose breathing apparatus stopped during a power cut has been referred to a coroner.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudents pay high price for freedomUniversal or voluntary membership? That was the question put to tertiary students in 1999 after the National Government passed a law insisting they choose how they should belong to their student association.17 Dec 04:30 PM
TourismHilton to open its first South Island hotelsHilton Worldwide announces the signing of management agreements for two new properties.15 Dec 09:51 PM
EntertainmentElton John to play in DunedinDunedin's new stadium has attracted its first major singing act, with Sir Elton John set to perform late next year.15 Dec 08:33 PM
New ZealandClimber killed, paraglider hurt in mountain accidentsA climber is reported to have been killed and a paraglider has spinal injuries after accidents on two South Island mountains today. 15 Dec 06:12 AM
LifestyleEmerging designers in the spotlightThe finalists for next year's iD International Emerging Designer Awards have been announced.14 Dec 08:24 PM
SportYachting: Sydney success for NZ sailorsNew Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke claimed a notable scalp when beating 49er world champions Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen at the Sail Sydney regatta yesterday.09 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandStudy challenges genetic link to anti-social behaviourAn Otago University study has challenged the idea that depression and anti-social behaviour are primarily influenced by genes.01 Dec 11:58 PM
TravelDunedin: Buckets of cool charmLike your frocks fabulous and your produce pesticide-free? Dunedin's for you, writes Rachel Grunwell.29 Nov 04:30 PM
