New ZealandRogue ram rampage: Cycle trail menace meets his demiseCyclist knocked off bike by 200kg ram.10 Feb 07:07 PM
New ZealandStudent convicted after assaulting stranger in her own bedThe judge declined anapplication for a discharge without conviction.10 Feb 06:21 PM
New ZealandAuckland movie theatre and Queenstown bars added to locations of interest listHealth authorities reported 306 Covid-19 community cases today.10 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 case wake-up call for community says Queenstown Lakes mayorThe first case of Omicron has been confirmed in Queenstown.10 Feb 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Super spreader event': Protest outside Parliament could spread Covid - ProfessorThe group is protesting against Covid-19 measures, including vaccine mandates.09 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandSouth Island practices eager to get RATSGPs anxiously wait for the arrival of rapid antigen Covid-19 tests at their clinics.08 Feb 07:58 PM
New Zealand'Ignorance is bliss': Fears southern farmers won't get tested for CovidReports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.08 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandMan four times drink-driving limit caught on way to get wine for breakfastThe 60-year-old was on his way to the store at 9.40am.08 Feb 06:17 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal': Matt Chisholm on Shear 4 Blair 24hr ShearathonMore than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.08 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandAnti-vax vandals attack testing centreProtesters smear centre with the words "Die", "Why Kids?", "Stop It" and "Rory RIP".07 Feb 05:39 PM
New ZealandLucky break: Off-duty surf life-saver rescues trio from ripRob Ratten decided to spend 10 more minutes at the beach - his decision saved three lives.07 Feb 04:56 PM
New ZealandPolice search after alleged hit-and-run in Dunedin, cars stolenPolice searching after vehicles stolen, man on mobility scooter allegedly hit by car.05 Feb 09:21 PM
Black FernsWorld Cup-winning Black Fern apologises for drink-drivingVictoria Samata Nafatali has been caught drink-driving for the second time in two years.05 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandPeeping Tom: Recidivist voyeur has rehab increasedA perennial peeping Tom has again been caught lurking outside Dunedin homes.04 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': British woman asks NZ Govt to cancel deportation noticeQueenstown woman Caroline Douthwaite is running out of time and needs an answer.04 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandMotatapu race called off againCovid-19 has led to the cancellation of the event two years in a row.02 Feb 08:15 PM
New ZealandWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
LifestyleThe Kiwi school that's banned phones: 'They know it's good for them'School wants students to focus on building relationships face-to-face.02 Feb 05:54 PM
New ZealandResort market welcomes unvaccinated, unmaskedNo vaccine passports required for hundreds milling around Queenstown Community Markets.02 Feb 05:31 PM
New Zealand'Would do anything to help': Man due to get bravery medal dies in lakeMark Miller described as 'humble person' who didn't tell others about award by friend.01 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandCommunity on edge after Invercargill shooting, scene examination continuingA 16-year-old youth and a 17-year-old female suffered firearms injuries in the shooting.01 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urgedMetService has issued a red warning for the area.31 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandCyclist who survived hit-and-run 'just so disgusted'The 63-year-old was cycling back on a morning paper run when they were hit.31 Jan 08:11 PM
New ZealandMan accused of breaking police officer's jaw was on bailCarpenter accused of smashing a taxi window outside the Queenstown Police Station.31 Jan 05:58 PM
New ZealandCovid down South: Flights and airport contacts as locations of interest growChristchurch Airport is on the locations of interest list four times.31 Jan 01:08 AM
New ZealandOrange warning: 'Significant' rain event heading for South IslandMetservice is predicting up to 550mm of rain could fall in the ranges.31 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandTwo people shot, one critical after incident in InvercargillA male is in a critical condition and a female is in a serious condition.30 Jan 10:19 PM
New ZealandPerfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regionsA ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.29 Jan 04:00 PM
EducationStudents likely to bring Omicron south, say expertsStudents likely to bring Omicron with them when they move South over coming weeks.29 Jan 04:28 AM
New ZealandJail time for Dunedin man who went on meth-fuelled rampageMarcus Brian James Forde was found with class A drugs stashed in his undies.28 Jan 11:58 PM
New ZealandMedical exemption? Unvaxxed high school principal working off-sitePrincipal declined to answer questions about whether she had a medical exemption.28 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandPolice searching for Ute driver after alleged hit-and-runThe cyclist suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle.27 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandDunedin man known for charity thieved ailing father for gamblingThe 91-year-old died in 2019 never knowing of what his son was doing.27 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandReputation 'in tatters': Charity worker drained $150,000 from father's accountJudge: 'A significant fall from grace' to feed gambling addiction.27 Jan 08:18 PM