New ZealandArrest after arborists threatened with samurai swordA man believed to be a resident of a motor camp was arrested by armed police today.29 Jan 01:35 AM
New ZealandSon's death the latest heartbreaking blow in mum's tragic lifeVinnie Beecroft's body was recovered after he went missing off the coast of Dunedin.28 Jan 04:32 PM
New ZealandSouth Island covered in smoke from Aussie bushfiresSouth Island residents have shared harrowing photos of smoke from Australia's bushfires.28 Jan 07:32 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailReefton Distilling Co seeks $3.5m to fund growthReefton-based distilling company is eyeing export to Australia and Britain.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrapped pair freed after Marlborough car crashRescue helicopter from Wellington has taken one person to Nelson Hospital.27 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandHorror weekend on our roads: 5 dead in 4 crashesProvisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.27 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandBody found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocksPolice believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.26 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.26 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandJetboat crashes on Kawarau River near QueenstownThere are reports of a jetboat crash on the Kawarau River outside of Queenstown.25 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandLocals believe small town's golden ticket Lotto jackpot won by visitor"It would have been pretty hard for a local to have kept it real quiet ..."24 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandDive squad joins search for teen missing in waterSearch for teen who went missing in Dunedin waters yesterday has resumed.24 Jan 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Enough is enough': Mother of Pike River victim says re-entry has cost too much"Let them rest in peace. They're not lost, we know where they are." - Marion Curtin.23 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandMan impregnates daughter: Jail for incest, but no sex offender treatmentThe prisoner was declined parole because "he remains effectively untreated".23 Jan 07:31 PM
New ZealandPicton port evacuated after gas leakA KiwiRail spokesman is warning Cook Strait ferry passengers to expect delays.23 Jan 07:28 PM
New Zealand'You're dead': Threats, violence earn jail termFormer gang member threatened two people he believed "narked" on his mate.23 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandThe big dry: Impending drought in Northland and extreme fire danger in DunedinNo significant rain is expected in areas that desperately need it for the next few weeks.23 Jan 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Sleep with one eye open': Jail for man who threatened former girlfriendWhen David Ross Corfield's girlfriend broke up with him, he did not take it well.22 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandHorror Queenstown crash: Dad flown to be with girl who lost both handsA man has been charged with careless driving causing injury following the crash.22 Jan 05:55 PM
New Zealand'I wasn't in a rush to claim the prize': $17.1m Lotto winner found at lastThe lucky Lotto winner has been tracked down.22 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandMetal McCaw not wanted in WaitakiThe three tonne 7-metre sculpture made from scrap metal still looking for a NZ home.21 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandSerious crash: Two seriously hurt after bus rolls near QueenstownRoad reopens after 20 passengers injured when bus flipped 7km southwest of Queenstown.21 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandMosque shooting accused will be one of first to read commission's reportMuslim community outraged accused will see sections of report into Christchurch attacks.19 Jan 05:56 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend weather to remain for the weekFine weather for the country this week.19 Jan 02:03 AM
New Zealand'F*** off back to Russia': Political message to PM on farmer's fieldSouthland farmers are not against mowing political statements into their fields.19 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandInternational oil giant's use of private investigators 'unnerving'OMV's use of private investigators in Dunedin is "quite unnerving".18 Jan 04:35 AM
New ZealandDunedin surveyor believes Baldwin St is steeper - ball back in Guinness' courtOne Dunedin man's trip to Wales could restore a Baldwin Street's world record17 Jan 06:57 PM
New ZealandLast summer, more than 1500 fines were handed out and 34 vehicles were clamped.Queenstown Lakes mayor says the education-first approach has been a win-win for everyone.17 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandSpace flights could take off from OamaruChristchurch-based space launch company has signed with Waitaki District Council.17 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandDoC aims to eradicate the wild pigs within 10 yearsPigs on Auckland Island are the only completely virus-free pig species.17 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandFirefighter treated for heat exhaustion at huge house fireA firefighter has been treated for heat exhaustion at a large house fire in Nelson.16 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandFamily who gifted Marlborough beach slam 'ludicrous' bylawFamily fears Marfells Beach will become "dead" and void of enjoyment if bylaw goes ahead.16 Jan 08:18 PM
New ZealandFrustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak''How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'16 Jan 07:37 AM
New ZealandThe councillors who got a 41 per cent pay riseNew pay scale has eyebrows raised among ratepayers.16 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandUnlicenced builder who drove victims to bankruptcy sentencedHe conned victims with a believable sob story. Then he took off with thousands of dollars.14 Jan 10:21 PM
