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
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
