New Zealand‘Nasty surprise’ as hundreds of kilograms of meat thrown in public binsA mystery meat dumper has been filling Christchurch’s public bins in recent weeks.19 Sep 06:27 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket caused devastating Invercargill fire, leaving 10yo boy with severe burnsThe fire is understood to have started in the boy's room.19 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandChristchurch police investigating reports a firearm was presented at a member of the publicPolice say they are yet to locate those involved.19 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandWarm temperatures then wild weather to hit South IslandParts of the South Island will reach 25C.18 Sep 11:25 PM
New Zealand'No slavery in our chocolate': Chocolatier pledges support for South Pacific cacaoA Dunedin chocolate factory wants to put South Pacific cacao beans on the map.18 Sep 11:05 PM
Entertainment'I was so shocked': Four rising stars win Six60 scholarshipFour talented Otago students have been chosen for an exclusive Six60 scholarship.18 Sep 09:48 PM
New Zealand10 youths arrested after crime spreeThe youth arrests have continued in Ōtautahi after burglaries and stolen car rides.18 Sep 08:34 PM
New ZealandQueenstown residents told to boil water after sickness outbreakAbout 20,000 people are estimated to be affected.18 Sep 09:43 AM
CrimeMan made to clean up mess after throwing beer cans in parkThe man also received a court summons for driving under the influence of alcohol.18 Sep 04:02 AM
New ZealandMongols gang pad raided by police after reports of stabbingIt comes after Mongols descended on South Island for meet-up.18 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand14-year-old steals four cars on South Island-wide joyrideHe will appear in Dunedin Youth Court this morning.18 Sep 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very privileged': New York tax fraudster forced to sell luxury Kiwi vineyardA judge said it was unfortunate Rath had 'crossed a line' by engaging in illegal activity.17 Sep 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Inspirational': Drink driver becomes 'poster boy' for programmeJonty Simi Waddell was four times the legal limit when he crashed his car into a house.17 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandThousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees downMore than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.17 Sep 06:43 PM
New ZealandGang member was riding with ‘swarm’ of motorcyclists when he crashed into oncoming car and diedMerc Maumasi-Rihari had received his patch only days before he was killed.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without powerHigh winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.17 Sep 10:16 AM
New ZealandGusts of 130km/h forecast, orange heavy rain warningsGusts of 120km/h were recorded and today will be even windier.16 Sep 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCold case murder: Could DNA tool finally nab Mellory Manning's killer?The sex worker's body was dumped in the Avon River nearly 15 years ago.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPressure in system creating inequality for patientsCancer patients bearing the costs to have treatment in other regions.16 Sep 02:42 AM
New Zealand'We didn’t care what happened to the car': Secrets of a reformed boy racer'It’s like playing Whac-A-Mole,' one senior police officer says.16 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekendThe weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStuck gumboot causes Dunedin crashTwo drivers were taken to hospital after the accident last night.15 Sep 01:53 AM
New ZealandMongols MC gang affiliates crash on way to Christchurch eventPolice say there's a planned event in Christchurch this weekend involving the gang.15 Sep 12:47 AM
New ZealandBeer fears as Speight’s supply runs lowLion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.14 Sep 08:35 PM
New ZealandDefence Force investigating alleged animal abuse at Canterbury military campA soldier is being investigated for allegedly dumping a mistreated dog in a recycling bin.14 Sep 08:26 PM
New ZealandBody found on beach: Police approach family of teen missing for four monthsA family member said the body's clothes matched their brother's when he disappeared.14 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandUnder fire community board chairman refuses to resign over racist insultWilliams apologised to the board, the community and the victim.14 Sep 03:20 AM
New ZealandFranz Josef pilot tragedy: Loss “hard to believe” for family a year after fatal mountain crashFamily of pilot Tim Gibb - killed in a plane crash last year - pay tribute.14 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki 'fraud': Woman charged with $2 million scam back in countryNeha Sharma allegedly used forged reference letters to secure a manager's job.13 Sep 10:37 PM
New ZealandHomelessness can be ‘grappled’ with housing and support services, PM saysDunedin’s homelessness crisis is estimated to involve upwards of 1500 people.13 Sep 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Hostages in their own home': Neighbours fed up with Airbnb stayersAn Airbnb in Central Otago has become a source of contention for the neighbours.13 Sep 08:52 PM
OpinionOpinion: My father believed that the Māori language would hold us backAnaru Eketone's Māori dad didn't think learning te reo was warranted.13 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Thoroughly opposed': Resident survey slams controversial Otago airport plansThe Wānaka Stakeholders Group surveyed more than 600 locals on the issue.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Dunedin deputy mayor lays second complaint in resignation sagaAn independent investigator is being brought in to sort out the mess at the council.13 Sep 05:44 AM
