PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrash that killed five teens: How a needless tragedy unfoldedYoung driver of packed car with teenager in boot had been drinking before crash.05 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Can't believe it': Journalist finds missing father, son in FiordlandLuisa Girao has been covering the story of the pair since the beginning.05 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandSouth Otago farmers say past summer one of the driestConserve-water notices & fire bans were a continual feature in the district this summer.04 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandRace against time to find missing father and sonCold weather is set to hit the region today.04 Apr 07:18 PM
New ZealandLucky escape: Whiff of smoke saves four from fireTeacher Sam O'Hara decided to sleep with the window open - it saved him and his mates.04 Apr 06:13 PM
New ZealandQueenstown Airport hits back over extortionate rent claimGlen Sowry alleges tenant erected fence on more than twice the area being paid for.04 Apr 12:53 AM
New ZealandGrave error: Suspected tomb raiders actually BMX banditsThe 13 and 14-year-olds were digging a BMX jump.03 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandCloser to God: Cop's warning after drunken cathedral climbAn intoxicated man climbed the cathedral's spire but got stuck.03 Apr 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Unseasonal snowfall' possible as front nearsa front is expected to move up the South Island tomorrow.03 Apr 08:39 PM
New ZealandDozens of aged-care Covid-19 casesFresh data reveals daily aged residential cases peaked at 83 in the south of New Zealand.03 Apr 06:11 PM
New Zealand'Shell-shocked': Airport's 750 per cent rent increase 'extortion'"If that's not extortion, I don't know what is."02 Apr 07:18 PM
LifestyleMeet 'Red Wolf', the Kiwi sexologist helping women heal from abuseSexual counsellor Nina Powell helps women find healing and self-confidence.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMilford Track death: Experienced tramper worked as a lodge attendantHe was suitably experienced and carried a personal locator beacon and a two-way radio.01 Apr 06:18 PM
New ZealandRich ride: Man drives around for two weeks with unclaimed half-a-million dollar winning Lotto ticket in carIt wasn't until a mate saw his ticket that he took it in to be checked.01 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after breaking emergency department windowThe man was told he was trespassed which made him angry.31 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandWoman charged after stealing $14,500 worth of meat from catering companyThe theft happened while she was an employee of the company.31 Mar 09:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: To New Zealand, with love from QueenstownThe adventure capital has been slammed like no other town.31 Mar 07:23 PM
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
