LifestyleDeath of the skirt? Call to overhaul girls' school uniformsRedesign of school uniforms to help girls feel comfortable and be physically active.27 Jan 06:41 PM
TravelRail runners race Otago's famous steam train Kingston FlyerMost were left out of puff trying to keep up with the 150-year-old train.27 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandOmicron in Queenstown: Suspected case visited from Auckland, stayed at hotelPeople who were there at the affected time should self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.26 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandFine after fisherman put endangered dolphins at riskLance Edmond Nicolson was fined $11,900 and had his vessel forfeited.26 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandClydesdale rescue: Horse's big adventure foiled at first hurdleThe rescue mission brought traffic to a standstill on State Highway 8.26 Jan 07:42 PM
New ZealandDance party rapist still lacks insight into actions - parole boardThe board declined parole and has released its reasons for doing so.26 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandDriver seriously injured after being trapped under truck for two hoursHeavy rescue equipment was sent from Dunedin to extricate him.25 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandCampground manager smuggled and sold methPolice waited for Glenn Richard Maxwell to surrender the meth during a 'brown watch'.25 Jan 05:13 PM
New ZealandChallenge Wānaka latest victim of RedOrganisers announced the popular annual triathlon festival cannot go ahead.24 Jan 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointed': Warbirds over Wanaka cancelled for second timeIt typically adds $40 million to the local economy with 55,000 people in attendance.23 Jan 10:07 PM
New Zealand'Self-perpetuating killing machines': Professor's 50-year battle against stoatsProf Carolyn King loves stoats but has spent the past 50 years trying to eradicate them.23 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan with rare genetic disorder's 15 year battle for support after misdiagnosisHe left work at Port Otago in 2007 suffering from what he was told was depression.23 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandUp to half of NZ could become infected with OmicronCovid-19 data modeller Michael Plank says infections could peak in eight weeks.23 Jan 05:15 PM
New ZealandOmicron protocols could see households isolating for up to 24 daysThe change has come thanks to the move to isolation in the community.23 Jan 04:27 PM
New ZealandWhopper overreaction: Man threatens to shoot Burger King worker over meal'I didn't want to be in trouble. I just wanted a burger,' man told court.22 Jan 12:33 AM
New ZealandFamily on edge as killer makes renewed bid for freedomAnthony Phillip Hitchcock to make March bid, Parole Board says still not fit for release.21 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 9 new cases in Nelson Tasman regionAll nine cases are in one household.21 Jan 01:56 AM
New Zealand40% increase: Covid drives home-schooling surgeHaving children out of school during lockdowns let undecided parents trial home learning.20 Jan 05:40 PM
New Zealand'We're not a museum': Dunedin Railways chairman speaks out over backlashThe council-owned company has begun a sale process for a variety of heritage items.19 Jan 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Business as usual' at holiday park after positive case visitThe Ministry of Health is asking people in Queenstown to remain vigilant.19 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandCouncil and NZTA add odds over one-way system in central DunedinThe council is fighting against a decision to keep the system as it is.19 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandDunedin rail heritage assets on the blockAssets were expected to be retained until a decision was made about the company's future.19 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity HospitalThe rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.18 Jan 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Just him and his glider': Family comforted man died doing what he lovedThe 72-year-old was killed when his glider crashed near Omarama on Monday.18 Jan 07:08 PM
Banking and financeNew mum shocked by 90-day return to work mortgage conditionBank says it will approve loan only if mother returns to work within 90 days of birth.18 Jan 06:11 PM
New ZealandParaglider injured at Treble Cone ski fieldThe patient has been transported to Dunedin Hospital.18 Jan 01:39 AM
New ZealandMen killed in South Island crashes namedTwo died in crashes in Canterbury and Otago yesterday.17 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandQueenstown Top 10 holiday park new high-risk location of interestThe park was visited by a positive case between January 9 and 11.17 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandCourt unable to resolve cousins' neighbourly feudRicky Sheridan was charged with threatening to kill his neighbour, and first cousin.17 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandSecurity staff to check vaccine passes costing council $20KVaccine passes have been required since early December for elected officials17 Jan 06:32 PM
New Zealand'Sense of entitlement': Man jet-boated during lockdownPolice waiting for group of seven's return from trip in the headwaters of Lake Wānaka.17 Jan 04:59 PM
New ZealandTwo people dead after serious South Island crashesOne crash was in central Otago and the other in Canterbury.17 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandCouncil not convinced Oamaru Harbour needs shark warning signsAlvira Repia-King, 13, was bitten by a shark in the harbour a week ago.16 Jan 10:57 PM
