New Zealand'Beaten up, neglected, rejected': One woman's early life in state careWoman says her time in a welfare residence has affected her life ever since.14 Oct 06:47 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with murdering three daughters in High Court again this morningThe South African woman charged with murdering her three daughters returns to High Court.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice issue warnings of Facebook Marketplace scamPolice say a Marketplace seller was assaulted by two scammers.14 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandUnvaccinated school board chair resigns moments after mandatory jab announcement'He's a man of principle,' school principal says.13 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSerious misconduct: Teacher censured over sexual relationship with girlA teacher is guilty of serious misconduct after a sexual relationship with a Year 13 girl.12 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandPolice called after man flies from Whangārei to QueenstownMan took a commercial flight to Wellington and then flew on to Queenstown on Sunday.12 Oct 05:48 PM
New ZealandPossum trapper convicted over abusive messages to Chris HipkinsWayne McIvor, 53, also made 32 calls to emergency services and the police.12 Oct 02:42 AM
New ZealandMan who flew from Whangarei to Queenstown without travel exemption probed by policeInvestigation underway after man allegedly travelled to Queenstown without exemption.12 Oct 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Malicious assaults': Man's sustained abuse of ex-girlfriendJamin Kane Beattie narrowly avoids jail for repeated, violent attacks and threats.11 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandLevel 2 blues: Frustrations grow in South Island as it remains Covid freeAs Covid cases continue to climb in Auckland, there are rumblings of rebellion down south.11 Oct 06:50 AM
New ZealandWarnings in place as spring storm bears down on South IslandHeavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.11 Oct 05:46 AM
New ZealandMan who died after Mt Hutt skifield incident remembered as 'inspiration' to manyFriends have paid tribute to a man who died at Mt Hutt skifield yesterday.11 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandChurch orders investigation into former Dunedin priestRome directs an inquiry to be held into complaint about Father Fivins Chittilappilly.10 Oct 05:03 PM
New ZealandRegional Covid strategies could minimise deaths, Baker saysSome places have rampant Covid, others have none. Does NZ need a new regional strategy?09 Oct 11:07 PM
OpinionMike YardleyMike Yardley: South Island should be sealed off from the NorthOPINION: Delta will reach the South, but why give it an early invitation?08 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Asset grab': Minister defends Māori involvement after councillors slam Three Waters"Continued public ownership ... is a bottom line for the Government" - Nanaia Mahuta.08 Oct 06:08 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after body found at Dunedin propertyPolice cordoned off a property in Tanner Rd.08 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandTeacher investigated over long-term bullying allegationsConcerns were raised in a letter to the school's principal as far back as March 2018.08 Oct 03:08 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: Sitting ducks in the South IslandOPINION: The border between the North and South Island should be closed.07 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandLove a duck! Woman crashes after swerving to avoid ducklingsFarmer rushes to scene after hearing the sound of tyres screeching and then a loud thud.07 Oct 05:22 PM
New Zealand'Extremely painful': Mum who poisoned son speaksCrown appeals sentence for woman diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.07 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandThe night stalker of Auckland: How serial rapist Colin Jack Mitchell was unmaskedA Moment In Crime podcast revisits the Riverhead quarry attack & crimes of Colin MItchell.07 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the SouthA critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.07 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoman almost crushed by toppled pole in Dunedin A woman narrowly missed being crushed by a lamppost as she was loading shopping into her car at a Dunedin supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Gregor Richardson / The South TodayWatch06 Oct 05:36 PM
New ZealandSocial cricketer who punched umpire says he has anxietyWilliam Campbell claims he cannot handle his community work sentence due to stress.05 Oct 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEverything you need to know about level 3's new rules - your Q's answeredConfused about level 3 tomorrow? Derek Cheng has some answers.05 Oct 01:21 AM
OpinionQ&A: How will the new level 3 work?Confused about the new level 3 rules? We've got some answers.04 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandMore assessments for mum accused of murdering three daughters in TimaruTrial date set as accused's appearance in court today excused.04 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with murdering her three daughters set to appear before High Court judge todayThe woman charged after last month's Timaru triple homicide is set to appear in court.04 Oct 04:00 PM
Business'Devastating': South Island businesses frustrated at lack of level change"I'm not sure I can see the justification for not dropping us to level 1" - hospo head.04 Oct 06:14 AM
New Zealand40 child sex charges withdrawn against Christchurch businessman, 40 remainForty charges have been dropped against alleged child rapist - but 40 still remain.04 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandSouth Island leading the way in Covid vaccination despite zero casesTop six districts with the most fully vaccinated people all in the South Island.04 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandGoldfish tips scales to set New Zealand recordWanda grew into a 2.4kg 'monster'.03 Oct 10:28 PM
OpinionMike Yardley: No Covid in the South Island - let them off the leashOPINION: Auckland's iron ring, the boundary, is utterly dysfunctional.03 Oct 10:11 PM