New ZealandRail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trainsPeople ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.12 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandCosmetic giant Mecca coming to Dunedin as city upgrade continues apaceThe store is planned to open on Dunedin's George St in the second half of this year.11 Apr 11:52 PM
New ZealandMarlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelledRestrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.11 Apr 07:53 AM
New Zealand'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandDeluge hits - parts of NZ to be doused with 62 hours of rainOrange weather warnings have the potential to be upgraded to Red.09 Apr 03:16 AM
TravelNZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity poolsThink NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels07 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'05 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Speedway car catapults over safety fence, almost hits spectatorsThe streetstocks racer flew into the air but walked away unhurt.05 Apr 08:17 PM
New ZealandInvercargill mayor calls public meeting over 'inappropriate' youth crimeSome youngsters feel "bulletproof", mayor says.05 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopeningThe store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.04 Apr 10:33 PM
New ZealandQueenstown woes: Four eateries close in quick succession amid CBD rebuildThe adventure capital continues to bounce back from the Covid-19 global pandemic.04 Apr 08:25 PM
New ZealandTwo cars of drink-driving teens botch their attempts to flee PoliceOne of the two vehicles wound up crashed on its side, trapping an occupant.02 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandFlushed undies cause big stink for Otago councilRepeated blocking of wastewater pump racks up costs for Central Otago District Council.29 Mar 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' crash in Cromwell kills oneThe crash involved two trucks and a car, and happened near the Cromwell Gorge.27 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandOne dead following three vehicle crash near Cromwell, stretch of SH8 closedThe crash happened on State Highway 8 just before 7am.26 Mar 11:03 PM
BusinessIndigenous business spreading its wingsPacific business is making strong alliances across Aotearoa.26 Mar 07:12 PM
New ZealandCentral Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risksFollowing the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.25 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandChronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic saysStudies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.23 Mar 11:03 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in North Otago single-vehicle crashEmergency services responded to the crash about 9:30am.22 Mar 07:30 AM
New ZealandWaitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to sceneInitial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.21 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandThe big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."21 Mar 01:04 AM
Super RugbyTime is now for Blues to ignite rivalry with CrusadersWith everything stacked in their favour, can the Blues stop their rot?21 Mar 01:00 AM
TravelReview: A weekend at one of New Zealand's best bachesThe luxury lodge overlooking Coronet Peak is the perfect setting for a family retreat.20 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandWatch: Search on for NZ's 10th meteorite after crash landing in remote SI siteA search party has embarked on a hunt for a fresh meteorite after a fiery explosion.19 Mar 11:45 PM
Banking and financeEconomic scoreboard: The region that 'smashed it' in the December quarterChanges at the top, and big mover revealed.19 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandPotty-mouthed non-students dominate Paddy's Day arrestsOf the seven people arrested for antics on St Patrick's day, only one was a student.18 Mar 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTop-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cuttingPrices drop in two big cities while one tourism hotspot keeps booming.17 Mar 10:13 PM
New Zealand'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the SheepNearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.16 Mar 08:01 PM
New ZealandPartying on MDMA and ketamine: Inside NZ's student drugs sceneAs alcohol consumption drops, the use of drugs is on the rise.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
New ZealandHamilton students in Highlanders Under 20sChosen from 37 players, the travelling squad underwent a tough four-week assembly period.14 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandFlat initiations, live eel, burglaries, couch fires: Otago Uni proctor calls for culture changeThere were 47 students referred for serious misconduct matters.13 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandFires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called inThe fires were reported just after midnight.10 Mar 08:33 PM
