New ZealandRare penguin swims from Antarctica to South IslandA penguin is getting fattened up after travelling thousands of kilometres to Aotearoa.17 Jan 01:07 AM
New Zealand‘They are missed every moment’: Mother's tribute decade on from her two kids' murdersBradley, 9, and Ellen Livingstone, 6, were shot dead by their father ten years ago today.14 Jan 11:44 PM
New Zealand'Warmer than the tropics': Scorching weather to end for South Island, rain watches in placeParts of NZ were warmer than the tropics today, as temperatures soared above 30 degrees.13 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandEeeek! Mouse in the house sparks police calloutThree women screaming for their lives sparked a rapid police response in Dunedin.12 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandPrison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang bookHe said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.11 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'More gold in them there hills': Exec says Otago gold process could start as soon as this yearSpring said the development would boost the local economy by providing more local jobs.11 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandAlert after exotic fish caught in Lake DunstanAnglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.10 Jan 11:16 PM
New Zealand$9b Central Otago gold discovery ‘largest in four decades’An Australian mining company touts NZ's 'new pro-mining government' in its announcment.09 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandPlayful sea lion stuns at national surfing champsThe sea lion made an appearance during the 2024 National Surfing Champs on Sunday.08 Jan 06:32 PM
New Zealand‘Tell mum and dad I love them’: Heroic rescue of boy trapped under waterfallIt took around 20 people to save 8-year-old Mackay Blaikie's life.08 Jan 05:24 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information after man's body found in Lake WānakaPolice found Jervis' body near Waterfall Creek early morning December 31.04 Jan 01:56 AM
New Zealand'Resilience and grace': Legendary Kiwi busker loses cancer battleHickling died from pancreatic cancer just three months after being diagnosed.03 Jan 07:16 PM
New ZealandTeen cruise ship passenger found after going missing in DunedinCameron was visiting the southern city from a cruise ship with her parent this morning.30 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandOrthopaedic surgeon Richard Keddell recognised in New Year's Honours listThirty years of outstanding service in public and private practice has been acknowledged.29 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandPrison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prisonThe high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by car at Curio Bay flown to hospital with moderate injuriesA helicopter was sent fom Dunedin to the southern holiday hotspot.27 Dec 11:44 PM
RetailBoxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailersBoxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.27 Dec 02:47 AM
New ZealandPossible Dunedin shooting dismissed after car window shatteredPolice swarm Dunedin after incident; no evidence of shooting found.27 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandSwimmer rescued by training surf lifeguardsA swimmer who got into trouble at Brighton Beach on Christmas Day had a lucky escape.27 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandPower grinch almost steals ChristmasA power provider has apologised for stinging a Queenstower with a shock $4000 bill.24 Dec 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentEngineered stone firm sent WorkSafe notices; rejects landlord’s claim of unsafe practicesEngineered or artificial stone will soon be banned in Australia.22 Dec 04:04 PM
TalanoaA long time ago we had the Dr Phil's of this world - Pasifika professorThe University of Otago appoints its first Pacific professor of psychology.21 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand'I just about fell over': Dunedin couple plan to keep working after $8.25 million Lotto winJust like Santa Claus, a Dunedin couple had to check their list more than once.21 Dec 12:45 AM
New Zealand'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago drug bust: Nine arrests, $88,000 worth of drugs seizedNine people will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.20 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandJudas wallabies: GPS tracked wallabies set to give up locations of the invasive species in South Canterbury'Seeker’ animals have been a successful method of pest control for feral goats and tahr.19 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandR&A gets liquor licence despite police and Health NZ oppositionThe decision comes as a relief for organisers a week out from the Cardrona festival.18 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandWatch: Head boy comes out as gay during powerful school prizegiving speechHarry Dynes hopes others will take inspiration from his speech.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crash in Gibbston ValleyA two-car crash has killed one person and left another in a serious conditition.15 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandHottest day of the summer so far forecast as 30C highs set to hit regionsExperts say this weather heralds a period of settled, sunny weather.14 Dec 02:28 AM
New Zealand'I reject it': Judge rejects claim man was provoked into attacking coupleThe man claimed the couple were antagonistic and attacked him first.12 Dec 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosisBen Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.12 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I just want my work back': Student's research project stolen during car break-in'It’s fine - take the drinks. I just want my work back,' he said.12 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandDunedin's new 'humble-brag' $150k marketing campaignDestination Dunedin will be rolled out across the country's media for the next 12 months.11 Dec 04:00 PM
