New Zealand'Light' 4.9 quake rattles South IslandNearly 400 reports submitted to Geonet within an hour of the jolt.22 Apr 08:50 AM
New Zealand'Dumb on dumb': Rescue chopper chief fuming over reckless drone behaviourPolice have been notified of the incident which happened at about 6.40pm last night.22 Apr 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Best of the best': School mourning death of student with 'heart of gold'"He had a heart of gold and was an amazing role model," school principal said.21 Apr 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Lost trust in humanity': Fruit-picker jailed for sexually violating two women on same nightWoman looked into Michael Tetuaearo's eyes and saw 'a bad man'.21 Apr 05:58 PM
New ZealandNo investigation into death of little penguin surrounded by tyre tracksA group of locals believe a car being driven on Tomahawk Beach killed the bird.20 Apr 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in CanterburyA farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.20 Apr 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Couldn't do a damn thing': Otago house completely destroyed in blazeBronwyn Terry, 60, woke to the smell of smoke about 5am yesterday.20 Apr 07:06 PM
New ZealandBoy found by police after sleepwalking nearly half a kilometreHe had sleepwalked about 400m, he said.19 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandTarras land under survey as groundwork on airport plan continuesChristchurch Airport plans to open a 2.2km runway for jet aircraft.19 Apr 09:32 PM
New ZealandHouse destroyed, 25 firefighters battle Otago blazeWater supply issues meant crews from Palmerston and Dunedin were also required,19 Apr 07:28 PM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after shirt catches fire while using gas hobFire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to a Dunedin's property before 7pm.19 Apr 08:21 AM
New ZealandQueenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live musicQantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.19 Apr 03:48 AM
New ZealandCharity walker warned by police before he was hit by carPolice seek information after walker run over by green sedan.18 Apr 11:02 PM
New ZealandFirst commercial flight to land in Queenstown after 387 daysQantas QF121 is scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.18 Apr 08:18 PM
New Zealand'Sweaty palms': Otago couple nervously watch son's role in Duke's funeralNick grew up in Dunedin and began his singing career in the St Paul's Cathedral choir.18 Apr 07:20 PM
New ZealandCricket and rugby commentator Iain Gallaway dies aged 98The sports commentator Iain Gallaway also known as the Voice of Carisbrook has died.18 Apr 07:02 AM
New ZealandMurderer doctor's death sparks review of courts communications with prisonsDeath of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review at correction facilities.16 Apr 08:29 PM
New Zealand'Abusive and vomiting all over us': Big boozing days see spike in harmPeak national drunkenness: "One quarter" of some weekend ED patients are drunk.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLead scare: Water still undrinkable as ministry backs health responseAlerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.16 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandAmmunition thief tells Dunedin court of regret for actionsMan stole ammunition days before the second anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks.15 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandBalclutha residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimesThe alleged crimes include vandalism, petty theft, antisocial behaviour and trespassing.15 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I'd like him just to die and leave us alone': Mother of slain 15yo daughterPaul Bailey was this week refused parole after serving 30 years for Kylie Smith's murder.15 Apr 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animalsAnti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.15 Apr 06:23 PM
New ZealandQuestions over killer doctor Venod Skantha's sudden deathNo assessment risk for the killer of Amber-Rose Rush before his suspected suicide.15 Apr 05:58 PM
New ZealandAnother 2 years behind bars for man who raped and murdered teen15-year-old Kylie Smith, of Owaka, was murdered in 1991.14 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandKiller Dunedin doctor's appeal over Amber-Rose Rush murder thrown outThe judges went further to say they were satisfied Venod Skantha was guilty.14 Apr 04:15 AM
New Zealand'They better get a move on': Frustration over access to Covid vaccineOne woman's 91-year-old mother suffering with dementia is still waiting for a vaccine.13 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandExtremely dry conditions in East Otago"Certainly, in the next few weeks, there is not a signal for above normal rainfall."13 Apr 08:45 PM
New ZealandHe let his drunk friend drive him home. His brain will never be the same after crashEight parts of Isaac McCallum's brain were injured when his friend crashed his car.13 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandSnow wonder! Southern ski fields cop early dustingUp to 10cm of snow falls reported on Cardrona, Treble Cone and The Remarkables.13 Apr 06:18 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes southern State HighwayA police spokeswoman said the serious crash unit had been called.13 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandTeen charged after 'firearm threats' on InstagramThe threats were allegedly over money owed and mentioned a firearm.13 Apr 12:07 AM
New ZealandFinancial support for struggling railway not covered in council budgetThe Dunedin City Council draft 10-year plan does not include backing for the company.12 Apr 09:04 PM
New ZealandConcern transtasman bubble may lure Otago orchard workers to AussieThere are concerns the lustre of working outside, as winter approaches, is wearing off.12 Apr 08:34 PM
