New ZealandFiordland hunters make big push for venison meat processing plantThe planned Te Anau abattoir would turn culled wild deer into venison for sale.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandSon returns to play for Hawks – and his dad is assistant coachAlonzo Burton is back with the Hawks for the 2026 season.26 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandKidnapping, stalking, assaults: A killer’s violent path to murdering an innocent mum26 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Happy, hungry boy': Damian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan reveal new baby's name25 Feb 08:37 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Serial abuser jailed for life after killing ex in front of her kids25 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandFarmers being cautious with profitsFarmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.24 Feb 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Coldest air of the year': Incoming cold snap to send temperatures plungingTemperatures are forecast to fall into the mid-teens for much of the South Island.24 Feb 05:01 AM
New Zealand'You can go get f****d': Drink driver who taunted police convicted after crash that killed mateAron Templeton drank about 16 standard drinks before getting behind the wheel.23 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandFinal week of summer brings sun, heat and scattered showersTemperatures are forecast to linger in the mid-20s for much of the country.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek footage after fatal Te Anau hit-and-runThe crash happened about 8.45am outside a Te Anau town centre business.23 Feb 08:03 AM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian rushed to hospital after being hit by vehicle in Te AnauThe incident happened outside a business around 8.45am. 22 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and DistilleryMary McRae’s legacy of distilling lives on at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery.22 Feb 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trustA 1944 vote created a trust that still blocks beer in supermarkets.21 Feb 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I know how to wield a sword': EnableMe founder Hannah McQueen sets out to revolutionise NZ's health system'If we do this properly, we’re going to change so many lives.'20 Feb 08:00 PM
CyclingOlympic silver medallist Nicole Shields calls time on high-performance careerShields won silver in the women's team pursuit at Paris 2024.20 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksFrom Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.19 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumbleOvernight temperatures will fall into the single digits in multiple South Island centres.19 Feb 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Hunt for ABs coach exposes NZR's broken high-performance systemOPINION: NZR is flying panel members to Dunedin and Japan to watch both coaches at work.19 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Kevin? Police continue search for Southland manThe 62-year-old was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm last month.18 Feb 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingMarketing company preyed on customers - including elderly woman with dementiaA liquidator is trying to stop direct debits after cold callers targeted customers.18 Feb 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisSuper Rugby takeaways: New rules, too much boot and the All Blacks boltersNew pace-boosting rules clashed with a tedious volume of kicking in key games.17 Feb 08:00 PM
Rugby'Gained his angel wings': Son of former All Black dies after health battleAngus Ta'avao shared the news in an emotional post with family photos.17 Feb 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact raises $525m to fast-track renewable energy buildoutNew funds will back a 200MW battery, Glorit solar and Tauhara 2 drilling.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Otago tourist beauty spotThe crash happened on Purakaunui Falls Rd.16 Feb 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHousing market softens in January as threat of rising rates loomsAn economist warns that concern about rising interest rates may be a headwind.15 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThree injured, road closed following serious Gore crashThe accident was between a car and truck and trailer unit.13 Feb 08:00 PM
