New Zealand'Stupidity': Man rescued after taking leaky yacht out without life jacket"It makes us yachties look bad when you get an idiot like that," club commodore says.28 May 10:33 PM
New ZealandFormer rugby rep mailed meth around country in face masks during lockdownThe man also modified a heavy vehicle specifically to aid in growing cannabis.27 May 06:20 PM
New ZealandDriver admits killing girlfriend in off-roading crashPassenger Olivia Brown, who died in the crash, was told not to wear a seatbelt.27 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman flown to Dunedin from Christchurch because of full NICUOne night this month, there were 54 babies in the NICU unit.27 May 12:09 AM
New Zealand-10C: Coldest May morning in yearsThe wintry conditions prompted warnings for road users.26 May 09:55 PM
New ZealandThe 'invisible' part of NZ history the new curriculum completely ignoresThey were the only ethnic group to pay a £100 poll tax for entry to NZ.26 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandHome-made firearm 'unusually dangerous', court toldChristopher Dean Lees, 38, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday.26 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandCalls for Sir Tim Shadbolt to explain licenceThe NZTA confirmed his full car and motorcycle licences have been suspended.26 May 08:05 PM
New ZealandJail for assault on former partner after racial abuseRaymond Michael McCarthy pleaded guilty to injuring with intent to injure.26 May 07:36 PM
New ZealandLikelihood of death not enough to reduce ex-Victim Support boss's sentenceHis lawyer argued Charteris would likely die before he had served his sentence.26 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandLabour promises continued support for Otago businessesPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MP's were in Dunedin yesterday.26 May 12:15 AM
New ZealandCould mixing Covid vaccines be the answer to slow rollout?Researchers noted participants had much higher levels of antibodies after the second dose.26 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNearly half an hour needed to list motorcyclist's injuries after fatal crashA 63-year-old woman is on trial facing a charge of careless driving causing death.25 May 09:13 PM
New Zealand-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the southLake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.25 May 07:02 PM
New Zealand'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside WorkshopHillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.25 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandHome detention for attack on female bar managerRaymond Hemi has 11 previous convictions for violence.24 May 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I didn't see him': 63-year-old facing court over motorcyclist's deathThe woman is charged with careless driving causing the death of Jaydon Millar Tackney, 21.24 May 07:18 PM
New Zealand'A perfect storm': Truck driver cleared of blame in fatal crashTwo people died when a truck travelling on State Highway 90 rolled over on a bend.24 May 02:24 AM
Kahu'Tears of happiness': Otago police welcome first female Māori commanderInspector Paula Enoka has also served in Timor Leste and represented NZ at hockey.23 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandRecipient of controversial tourism grant up for saleThe business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.23 May 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rainOamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.23 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandStudy links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.23 May 07:10 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areasA heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.22 May 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Speechless': Man drops phone in river, woman finds it months later — still workingThe story of a phone lost in the river, a dearly missed dog - and a whole lot of luck.22 May 02:18 AM
Entertainment'There's nothing like going to the cinema' - Sam NeillSam Neill likes lying low back home in Earnscleugh, but he is coaxed out occasionally ...22 May 12:21 AM
BusinessJailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicionThe Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.21 May 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhat chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.21 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandCat and dog killed, residents lose house in fireThe three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.20 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandWhere is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.20 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandCouncil processes in lead contamination scare to be investigatedWater supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.20 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body releasedThe move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.19 May 08:08 PM
Personal Finance$15m fraudster's wife speaks: I've lost everything tooSvetlana Spectra says finding out about her husband's thefts 'almost killed me'.19 May 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand25% of Kiwis may not get Covid jab. Experts say that's not a deal-breakerAbout 25 per cent of Kiwis wouldn't be vaccinated by the time the national rollout ended.19 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeam awarded for night-time rescue of climbers stuck at 2060mThe rescue took place near Copland Pass in January last year.19 May 02:47 AM
