New ZealandCovid-19 in south: Virus has spread into all parts of Otago, SouthlandA case has been confirmed at the University of Otago and the polytech.20 Feb 07:21 PM
New Zealand'Nightmare': Queenstown woman's bid for clemency denied after visa breachThe woman inadvertently breached the rules of her visa and will be deported.20 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandIslamophobic school attack: 'There were complaints, but nothing was done'A 17-year-old girl had her hijab ripped off and suffered a concussion at a Dunedin school.19 Feb 07:12 PM
New ZealandThe Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptakeUnboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surgeThat brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.18 Feb 10:53 PM
EntertainmentBenedict Cumberbatch calls out Netflix over 'The Power of the Dog' release'If I'm in the belly of the beast, then surely I can start asking questions.'18 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandDunedin eye surgeon in breach for seeing patients while unvaccinatedDr Deepak Gupta has been ordered to pay $4000 for seeing patients while unvaccinated.18 Feb 12:52 AM
LifestyleUS supermodel shares support of Otago school girl who had hijab ripped offBella Hadid shared the story to her 49.4 million followers.17 Feb 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Blatant stupidity': Hundreds of students attend Dunedin partyThere a total of six cases of Covid-19 in the Dunedin community.17 Feb 08:36 PM
New Zealand'No-one's going to isolate properly': Students expect many won't follow rulesOne student said she had made a pact with her friends not to get tested.17 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandQueenstown in crisis: Struggling businesses may get Government helpThe mayor says options include a rent subsidy and "some sort of soft loan."17 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandWoman in the dark after dining with friend who tested positiveEight days after her friend confirmed Covid positive, Elaine Thomson has heard nothing.17 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandTent cities popping up in south in support of WellingtonThere are protests in Dunedin, Christchurch and Picton.17 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandDunedin parties locations of interest, attendees told to isolateThis morning, the University of Otago confirmed the news.16 Feb 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Avoidable angst': Council apologises for not escalating issue soonerA former commissioner has investigated the council's handling of the incident.16 Feb 08:52 PM
New ZealandDozens of close contacts at Queenstown school after masks not worn correctlyThere is one confirmed case and two probably cases at the school.16 Feb 07:13 PM
New Zealand'My hijab is everything for me': Pupil speaks out after attack"Two of the girls held me and one hit me."16 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandSome Dunedin students plan to party on in face of virusA student flat party was closed on Monday after it was flooded with uninvited guests.15 Feb 08:42 PM
RetailQueenstown's Covid crisis: Mayor pleads for return of wage subsidiesBusiness leader says 'this is no longer a Covid resurgence, this is business disruption'.15 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandCovid case at Gore school; preschool closes over scareIt is the second primary school in the south with a Covid case.15 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandOtago man in Extreme Risk Unit with mosque shooterThe man is one of only 10 prisoners in the country in the unit.15 Feb 12:11 AM
New Zealand'Extremely dangerous': Man admits shining laser at rescue helicopterThe pilot was on a rescue mission.14 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandFirst school in south with Covid keeping 'calm but quiet'Year 5 and 6 pupils were isolating at home after the discovery.14 Feb 07:09 PM
TourismQueenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by FridayChamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.14 Feb 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Disgusted': Hapless crim shot himselfNicholas Newton writes a letter to court after shooting himself in the chest by accident.14 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandDozens of Covid cases in QueenstownIt comes after a raft of locations of interest in the South Island.13 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandChildren in car that fell down bank after crashThe car went through a fence and down a steep bank.13 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandDunedin school pupils in isolationCommunity cases of Covid-19 in the South rose to 13 on Saturday.13 Feb 07:48 PM
New ZealandStaff stand down rules 'mayhem' for hospitality sectorOne business owner says he has 25 staff in isolation.13 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandPsychiatric patient stabs nurse with needleUnstable patient smuggles hypodermic needle into her room and attacks nurse.13 Feb 04:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrozen dog: The troubling saga of pet pooch Jock and his disputed demiseThe dog's owner accuses the council of foul play, while officials deny any wrongdoing.12 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandBig Boost weekend! Record 446 new community cases; 10 million vaccine jabs milestoneYesterday there was a record number of casess.11 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Popular Queenstown bar, Remuera racecourse, Hamilton sites addedQueenstown Airport lounge and a Hamilton fitness centre latest on list.11 Feb 12:40 AM
New Zealand'I'm not a criminal, I'm a regular person': Anti-mandate protesters appear in courtAbout 27 protesters will come through the Wellington courts after a night behind bars.10 Feb 11:55 PM
