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
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
