New ZealandBusinesses furious government 'picked favourites' for $290m tourism fundTens of millions of dollars were given to businesses owned by profitable parent companies.31 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandCardiology patients contract virus in hospitalInfected visitor passed on Covid to a patient which quickly spread to three others.31 Mar 05:41 PM
New ZealandDivers recover body from river canyon in Milford SoundThe tramper intended to climb the Devil's Armchair but was reported missing on Monday.31 Mar 08:45 AM
New ZealandDrought declared in Otago, Southland; Government pledges supportAgriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement today.31 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandRecovery of missing tramper's body beginsThe tramper intended to climb Devils Armchair near the northern end of Milford Track.30 Mar 09:08 PM
New ZealandUnvaccinated eye surgeon fined for continuing to see patientsDoctors breaching the Covid-19 orders incur a fee of $4000.30 Mar 08:29 PM
BusinessLake Onslow fieldwork under way, consents lodgedPaperwork and field observations are underway for pumped hydro storage project.30 Mar 05:31 PM
New ZealandKilled teen's dad sues over fatal crashVegetation obscured a stop sign where 15-year-old passenger and another were killed.30 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland buyers plan to restore historic Central Otago homesteadThe couple plan to live in the category 1 listed historic homestead.30 Mar 12:41 AM
OpinionHamish ClarkHamish Clark: The sting in the Covid tail, South Island learning to live with the virusCanterbury combined has more Covid cases than Auckland.29 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandNeighbourly poaching case continues as judge hunts for truthMark Walter, 62, was due to be sentenced for unlawful hunting yesterday.29 Mar 08:58 PM
New Zealand'I miss living': Uni Students struggle to make ends meet on shoestring budgetsYoung people struggling with the increased cost of living.29 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand$500k donated to bipolar research in memory of "caring" wifeSue Bradford suffered from bipolar from her late teens.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOmicron anxiety hitting some sectors hardRetail areas remain quiet and crowds small.29 Mar 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Very proud': Central Otago farmer delighted at Campion's successThe Power of the Dog was filmed on Philippa Pope's Ida Valley farm.28 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandCaution over Anzac Day services and paradesCeremonies can take place but organisers are wondering whether anyone will attend.28 Mar 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The Power of the Kiwi takes the OscarEDITORIAL: Kiwis can all bask in the light of reflected glory from a golden statuette.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan concussed, four-year-old boy bloodied in boat crashA small boat crashed into a sandbar near Quarantine Island.28 Mar 12:49 AM
New Zealand'A big concern': Partying students warned to beware Long CovidPolice attended yet another large party on Dunedin's Castle St.27 Mar 07:24 PM
New ZealandSurfing tragedy: New dad dies in front of partner, infant daughterPartner and daughter 'adjusting to the sudden shock of life without partner and dad'.27 Mar 04:49 PM
New ZealandRāhui put in place at beach near Dunedin where surfer died on SaturdayThe rāhui will remain in place until 3pm today.26 Mar 05:38 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for flood-battered East CoastSettled early autumn weather for most, but rainmaker targets soaked east.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-speed chase: Woman jailed for throwing projectiles at police carOfficers were concerned it "would have killed us".24 Mar 07:08 PM
New Zealand'If you scream... I will kill you': Jailed abuser's appeal dismissedRyan Tapsell mentioned several times he had videos of his former partner.23 Mar 04:42 PM
New ZealandMan followed and sexually assaulted female shoppers - just days after prison releaseOut of prison, Leroy Tairakena's 10-day deviancy spree began at a women's jiu-jitsu class.22 Mar 04:53 PM
New ZealandQueenstown hillside cabin sites snapped up by buyersTwenty-eight sites priced between $385,000 and $575,000.22 Mar 01:00 AM
Banking and financeConsumer confidence falls to lowest level since GFCThe confidence of younger people has fallen sharply as living costs have started to bite.21 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured in collisionDebris from the crash is on both the road and the railway tracks.21 Mar 06:20 PM
New ZealandSt Patrick's Day cemetery party upsets neighbourHundreds of students, many first-year at the Otago University, gather to get 'trolleyed'.20 Mar 05:44 PM
New Zealand'Pretty gutting': Cop on anti-mandate 'fringe element', toll on health and familyThe sergeant has spoken about the toll the protest took on his health and his family.19 Mar 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAre students safe? Sexual violence, bullying and harassment at top unisSexual harassment agencies have called for an independent body to be created.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyHighlanders boss reveals massive Covid-19 financial costRoger Clark outlines how dire the financial situation has become at the franchise.19 Mar 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Indefensible': Top sportsman involved in 'cowardly' pack attack on manCries of help did not stop the "cowardly" pack attack of six against one.18 Mar 10:28 PM
