Freight and logisticsSanford sells lobster quota for $49.3mSanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.28 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandCouncillor edits own Wikipedia page to 'repair misinformation'The changes were quickly pulled up by a Wikipedia editor who reversed the edits.28 Apr 09:06 PM
New ZealandDunedin New World supermarkets still selling Russian beersThis is despite calls from local Ukrainian community for stores to boycott the products.28 Apr 01:59 AM
EntertainmentOscar-winner touring South in search of possible filming spotsTaika Waititi visited Larnach Castle in Dunedin yesterday.27 Apr 07:41 PM
New ZealandLong weekends, school holidays a 'recipe for success' for Southern tourismSouthern tourism destinations have been very busy recently.26 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandNasa balloon in Wanaka may go up next weekNasa last launched from Wanaka in 2017.26 Apr 07:58 PM
New ZealandLocals hear cars speeding down main street before Mini rally crashThe car that crashed was taking part in the 2022 Mainland Mini Meander.26 Apr 07:40 PM
New ZealandRare 'giant' oarfish found washed up on South Island beachThe creature was last seen in Dunedin in 2015.26 Apr 02:40 AM
New ZealandMan who prompted AOS callout admits threatening to killPaul Edward Brewer, 59, appeared before the Dunedin District Court this morning.26 Apr 12:37 AM
New ZealandThree people injured after crash at Central Otago rallyThe road is blocked and diversions have been put in place.25 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandQueenstown-Glenorchy road to temporarily reopen after slip caused by stormThe road was closed at about 8am yesterday leaving Glenorchy cut off.21 Apr 09:31 PM
New Zealand$200m retirement village to be built in WanakaThe Metlifecare development will include 120 villas and 17 apartments.21 Apr 09:06 PM
New ZealandDriver waved bottle of spirits moments before crashBlake Smaill adds to an 'extremely bad driving history' after his grandmother's funeral.21 Apr 06:27 PM
New Zealand'So full of potential': Tramper remembered as talented mathematicianHis body was discovered at Giant Gate Falls on March 30.20 Apr 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Loudest thunder ever': Heavy rain, road closures as storm hits QueenstownA lightning strike at the Frankton grid exit point has caused the power to go out.20 Apr 09:46 PM
New ZealandNearly $160,000 raised for late surfer's familyDonors give generously to help family of Dunedin surfer.19 Apr 10:18 PM
New ZealandBody identified as 21yo missing tramperThe man's body was found on March 30 after he was reported missing two days earlier.19 Apr 09:06 PM
New ZealandSpeed likely factor in fatal Easter crashThe death brought the Easter road toll to four.19 Apr 07:33 PM
New ZealandUniversity student takes on spiders and scarfiesSpiders have been constantly crawling through his window.18 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in Dunedin motorway crashThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.18 Apr 07:18 PM
New ZealandMother's 10-year fight over jailed son's deathBoyd Cuttance complained of severe headaches but was denied hospital care for weeks.18 Apr 07:04 PM
New ZealandMan killed in crash had family visit to India plannedTajinder Singh, 27, hoped to see his parents again after seven years in New Zealand.18 Apr 06:36 PM
New ZealandBoarding house fire victim a 'lost soul' who fell through the cracksOne person died, while everyone else at the property was accounted for, spokesman said.17 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandTenant's animal waste rots floorboards in home of babyThe carpet was so soiled by excrement it had to be removed, revealing the rotten floor.14 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLake Wakatipu incident: Man to pay $20K reparationVictim one of four children taking turns on an inflatable biscuit being pulled by boat.13 Apr 11:44 PM
New Zealand'It's time to move on': Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult won't seek third term'Good leaders understand that they're there for a period.'13 Apr 08:15 PM
Politics'I got a bit flustered' - Hipkins explains messy 1pm mask comments; retailers fumeOrange light the news some were praying for, but niggles over face masks flare up.13 Apr 08:10 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'More help needed' for patients- nationwide studyMany people who have caught Covid-19 feel they have not received the healthcare needed.13 Apr 08:07 PM
New ZealandOmicron wave lingers in southRural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.13 Apr 06:55 PM
New ZealandCameras in public toilets: Sex predator banned from regionExtensive conditions placed on paroled repeat sex offender still considered a high risk.13 Apr 05:40 PM
New ZealandMayor, wife awake to find home burgledMayor Jim Boult's mountain bike was taken.12 Apr 09:36 PM
New Zealand99pc of Dunstan Downs set to be conservation landTenure review agreement will see around 12,250 hectares of high country station preserved.12 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandMongols raid: 501 leaned on victim to withdraw complaintJoshua Allen visited the victim and suggested ways to clear a gang member of charges.12 Apr 07:01 PM
LifestyleThe student, a 'stolen' 90c sauce sachet and a $300 fineFlynn Sharrock couldn't see a price on the box of sauce sachets... so he pocketed one.12 Apr 06:35 PM