KahuUnchecked wallaby population could cost Aotearoa $84m in next 50 yearsWallabies silently prey on the future of New Zealand's forests and farms19 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandRegion's fire risk brings total banCommunity officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.19 Jan 07:44 PM
New ZealandSearch underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, GlenorchyJet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.19 Jan 04:22 AM
Business‘Tricked’ Wanaka man loses $40,000 to fraudstersJason Clarke invested in a mirrored website that was completely fake.18 Jan 05:20 PM
New ZealandPrisoner reveals regrets over killer punchPrisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.17 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandSheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central OtagoNeighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.16 Jan 05:42 PM
New ZealandTop that! Hundreds of free pizzas handed outHungry horde turns up after restaurant owner posts offer on social media.11 Jan 06:00 PM
EnvironmentWater restrictions in place for QueenstownHand-held hoses or night-time irrigation only for gardens in popular tourist destination.09 Jan 05:17 PM
New ZealandOtago police seeking information after motorist allegedly shot atThe man was travelling between Kaitangata and Milton when the incident occurred.08 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandOtago prisoner transferring to Auckland after attack on officerMr Miller said the officer was seen by on-site medical staff and taken to hospital08 Jan 06:06 AM
New ZealandDead in the act: Moth mating aftermath stuns OtagoBreeding is the ultimate goal, resulting in 'massive frenzies'.07 Jan 01:21 AM
LifestyleKitten survives possible hawk attack, what he needs nowHe may only weigh a few hundred grams, but little Russell has the heart of a lion.29 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after fatal Otago crashThe incident occurred on State Highway 6, the Luggate-Cromwell Highway, on Wednesday.22 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Wai wise': Residents urged to conserve water in Queenstown this summerWater consumption has already started to rise rapidly following the end of winter.19 Dec 06:53 PM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced for brutal punch tells judge: ‘You’ve ruined Xmas’Philip Marchant punched his victim, who then fell down some stairs.15 Dec 05:14 PM
New ZealandCare home resident dies after being hit by LPG truckCriminal charges could not be ruled out, police said.13 Dec 11:02 PM
CrimeMan who stabbed woman 14 times released early from prisonDaryen Owens told his ex her flatmate was going to get a lesson she'd never forget.12 Dec 05:44 PM
New ZealandMan who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboardThe 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.09 Dec 09:28 PM
New ZealandInsomniac photographer snaps 'pretty special' auroraDouglas Thorne couldn't sleep one night so he went for a drive.07 Dec 05:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fineDramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.05 Dec 05:38 PM
New ZealandBrutal rapist claims he’s chosen family over gangAdrian Waa's chances of reoffending have been assessed as 'average'.28 Nov 05:32 PM
New ZealandNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
New ZealandBody recovered from Lake Wānaka in search for missing swimmer The 22-year-old tourist failed to resurface on Thursday afternoon.25 Nov 01:27 AM
Travel‘Insane’ price for Queenstown meal as city fills for $20m eventQueenstown got a taste of peak business this weekend.22 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandSophie Elliott’s mother Lesley diesFounder of the Sophie Elliot Foundation dies, aged 76.21 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandBankrupt builder jailed for raping intoxicated sleeping womanJaden Melgren jailed six years, four months for raping a sleeping woman.21 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandUS businessman frustrated with Arrowtown winery delaysConsent application will take almost a year and cost more than $100,000.20 Nov 05:16 PM
CrimeDriver crashes in a paddock, heads to pubAn ultimatum to 'be home by 10am' resulted in a high-speed crash.19 Nov 01:22 AM
New ZealandFrenzied attack: After 13 years in jail, killer still blames his victim'Rouvi stressed the fault of the victim, saying she had woken him when he was sleeping.'18 Nov 05:49 PM
New ZealandBystanders assaulted in Dunedin’s city centreMembers of the public scored a ‘massive’ assist, helping police make a quick arrest.18 Nov 12:32 AM
New ZealandMystery of missing albatross eggs may never be solvedDoC says it may never crack the case of Dunedin's missing albatross eggs.17 Nov 11:25 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, SouthlandParticular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.17 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandTenants evicted from council property amid housing crisisA Queenstown couple are furious they’re being evicted from their council-owned cabin.17 Nov 10:03 PM
