New ZealandBlaze out of control near Macraes, OtagoA controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.08 Sep 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary' rescue of skier after 400m fall from mountainMan is in stable condition, with moderate injuries.08 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandMan who chased cop with tomahawk avoids attempted murder chargeA man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.08 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandGang member's release forces victim's family to moveJohn-Boy Rakete punched victim to the ground and later returned to pour a drink on him.08 Sep 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElection Battlegrounds: South Island electorates to watchProfiles of the Banks Peninsula, Southland, Nelson, Taieri and Invercargill electorates.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted embezzler who stole $15m to appeal sentenceA man who stole over $15m from people who considered him a friend is appealing conviction.07 Sep 09:34 PM
New ZealandMilk tanker and car crash: Seriously injured person airlifted to hospitalThe road is closed and traffic is being diverted.06 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after man killed in ChristchurchPolice are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident.05 Sep 06:41 PM
New ZealandCar collides with tree - driver killedThe crash on Reed St was reported to police about 9.15pm.05 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandRescuers raced to rescue high alpine skier after 400m fallRescuers are not 'just two heroes that bugger off into the sunset and rescue people'.05 Sep 05:28 AM
TravelIs Mulan a lost opportunity for NZ tourism or potential Hobbit killer?Mulan has shown 5.9 billion cinema fans the landscape of Waitaki, but they can't visit.03 Sep 07:31 PM
OpinionSid Miller: Ten years of change since the Darfield earthquakeComment: EQC has handled nearly half a million claims from the Canterbury earthquake.03 Sep 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Quite the wobble': Strong quake rattles top of South Island, lower North IslandThe strong 5.7 magnitude quake struck 10km west of St Arnaud, southwest of Nelson.03 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandMan in Mosgiel police drama faces further chargesAn 'aggressive' man who threatened to shoot police in Mosgiel will appear in court today.02 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Christchurch winner scores $10.5 millionTonight's luckiest South Islander bought their ticket at Bishopdale New World.02 Sep 09:22 AM
New ZealandFour people injured, two critically, in serious crash north of InvercargillTwo people have been critically injured in the multi-car crash.02 Sep 05:02 AM
New ZealandMan caught with thousands of child abuse images allowed to live near schoolConvicted man has been allowed to work and live in central Dunedin.01 Sep 08:54 PM
EmploymentStaff meeting turns ugly: Worker chased out of office by boss wins $50kThe boss says he wanted to make sure the worker 'left safely' after a dispute.01 Sep 06:27 PM
New ZealandWinter's parting shot: Summer temps to snow chill in a day!Yesterday everyone was eating ice blocks - today they're making snowmen.31 Aug 10:59 PM
New ZealandHuge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt CookEfforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.31 Aug 07:02 PM
New Zealand'We shouldn't have to live like this': Mataura resident on third toxic waste scareResidents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.31 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandArmed police respond to 'scary' supermarket incidentMan "threatened" staff at supermarket and allegedly assaulted staff member.31 Aug 06:26 PM
New ZealandCouple at centre of Bluff cluster share their story"I want to look back at that day, not everything after it," the bride said.31 Aug 08:12 AM
New ZealandCouple killed in crash had four childrenThe pair leave behind four children aged between three and nine-years-old.31 Aug 06:20 AM
EmploymentMan awarded $20k after discovering image of topless colleague on iPadA woman used a workmate's iPad to take a photo of an image of her naked breasts.31 Aug 05:57 AM
New Zealand'It was really scary': Pair in custody after threat to shoot copsA man and a woman have been apprehended in Mosgiel following a threat to shoot police.31 Aug 03:19 AM
BusinessGovernment commits to all EQC inquiry recommendations, legislation will changeGrant Robertson says no community should live through botched repairs & years of trauma.31 Aug 12:30 AM
KahuOtago refuses to release document on med school quotasThey're considering imposing caps on the number of Māori admissions to its medical school.30 Aug 09:48 PM
New ZealandFrank - Changing South S2 EP 22New Zealand has rare and ancient animal breeds which aren’t native, but are introduced. Do they deserve protection, too? Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Frank FilmWatch30 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandScrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injuredFourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.30 Aug 12:18 AM
TravelWhere can you find hospitality, charm ... and cheese roll chocolates?This far away city has a few surprises up its sleeve.30 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandMum of teen car-crash victim: Dad is 'going to squeeze the bejeesus out of you'Allanah Walker, 17, was farewelled after her death in a car crash near Arrowtown.27 Aug 06:29 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver goes on bashing and crashing spree in DunedinA man bashed his brother and a cop before crashing his car twice into the same car.24 Aug 10:55 PM
