New ZealandDHB and council at odds over public information about lead levels in waterMore than 1000 people have had their blood tested for lead contamination in four days.13 Feb 09:50 PM
EmploymentThe NZ city with the lowest unemploymentA buffer against Covid-19 uncertainty.13 Feb 08:30 PM
BusinessKiwi sports star's gut-busting new burger businessSome distance from a Heart Foundation tick.13 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandDriver killed in South Otago crashOne person has died following a crash in South Otago, police have confirmed.13 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandCranes stabilise shipping containers after railyard emergencyAround 30 firefighters are at the Christchurch KiwiRail container yard this morning.12 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandAutistic boy's brutal death: Coroner slams Govt agencies which missed red flags"Naive" social workers accepted stories of boy's violent stepfather before death.12 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandBad Manners: Dirt bike rider admits reckless stunt during Auckland invasionDozens of dirt bike riders were seen around Auckland over the long Waitangi Day weekend.11 Feb 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusiness Hub: The luxury business thriving after Covid-19Kyria Warren has made a success of her luxury hospitality business after Covid-19 hit.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHare-raising ride: Man injures three matesAfter an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.10 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: Blood tests begin for residentsTest results will be returned over the next week or so.09 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandTwo cars, quad bike, empty beer bottles and dead protected birdsAbout 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.07 Feb 07:10 PM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and vegA no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.07 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandChildren's counselling service struggling to copeDunedin's free counselling service for children is struggling to cope as new year begins.06 Feb 11:32 PM
New ZealandProtected gulls killed by quad bike and cars in the early morningThe incident lasted for hours and killed about 30 protected red-billed gulls.06 Feb 05:13 AM
New ZealandOtago lead contamination: 'We're pretty bloody angry'Upset residents had plenty of questions. Officials couldn't answer all of them.05 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandLead in drinking water: Anger as hundreds pack local meetingHundreds pack meeting to discuss state of water affecting about 1500 residents.05 Feb 07:52 AM
New ZealandLead contamination: Dunedin council to front at public meetingMayor Aaron Hawkins backtracks in the face of rising concern over health implications.05 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandYear's jail for man's drug-driven shoplifting spreeJake Devereux had previously been in the dock over filming up women's skirts.05 Feb 01:29 AM
New ZealandLeadfooted: Residents offered blood tests as council scrambles over contaminated waterWaikouaiti and Karitāne residents offered blood tests following drinking water debacle.04 Feb 06:55 PM
New ZealandText messages, demand for cash: Sex worker sentenced for blackmailing clientAlmost a year after their first liaison, the man received a text message seeking $700.04 Feb 06:08 PM
New ZealandParents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.04 Feb 05:36 PM
New ZealandLead in Otago water found at 40 times acceptable levelsWaikouaiti was almost 40 times acceptable levels.04 Feb 05:16 AM
New Zealand'I'm not a vessel': Assault defendant denies being a person'I'm not a dead, legal fiction': Wanaka artist in bizarre exchange with judge.04 Feb 05:12 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago fatal plane crash pilot namedRescuers were hampered by remoteness, fog and low cloud.04 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandPilot's body retrieved from Otago crash siteSearch teams were slogging through rugged central Otago terrain late last night.03 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide case: Potential trial next yearEmergency services were called to a Christchurch house last month and found a man dead.03 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandHigh levels of lead in Dunedin water samples first picked up six months agoFirst test showing elevated lead levels in Waikouaiti was received in August last year.03 Feb 05:28 AM
New ZealandRiver rescue: Woman swept away while swimming airlifted from rocksWoman swept downstream while swimming in the Kawarau River this afternoon.03 Feb 04:02 AM
TravelRoom check: Glacial valleys and chill winds in the nether regionsForget what you know about camps and compostable toilets.03 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob bikers warned by ferry bosses: Be goodMighty Mongrel Mob Barbarian MC came from around NZ to gather in Christchurch.03 Feb 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Senseless, violent death': Meth-fuelled driver jailed for killing passengerLuke Savigny, 25, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his 32-year-old passenger.02 Feb 10:16 PM
PoliticsTaxpayers pinged for Tiwai Point toxic waste clean-upThe deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.02 Feb 05:55 AM
New ZealandCriminal charges laid after boat's dramatic beachingCrew were rescued after the boat was beached in Christchurch.02 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandAmberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arsonA man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.02 Feb 01:10 AM
