New ZealandCouncillor boycotted retreat over charges against Gore mayor’s assistantShanna Crosbie forged a doctor's signature to access prescription opioids.08 Jun 05:30 AM
TravelHotel changes city's skyline with Invercargill's first roof-top barLanglands is fresh, bright and contemporary, with touches of luxe.07 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandName suppression for woman who lied about crashing boat at Lake WakatipuWoman decided to 'suck it up' and take the blame until her employers found out.07 Jun 06:52 PM
New ZealandNurse who was punched and bitten wanted the patient punished...The judge did the opposite, despite the victim's plea.06 Jun 06:44 PM
New ZealandTwo die, one critically injured in crashes at opposite ends of NZState Highway 14 in Wheki Valley is expected to remain closed for some time.01 Jun 10:14 AM
CrimePsychologist says John Beckenridge wanted to punish ex by taking sonHe has been described as 'controlling, coercive and running out of options'.31 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandMother believes missing son overseas under new identityFiona Lu believes her ex John Beckenridge cared too much about her son Mike to hurt him.29 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandPensioner fleeced of $134k strikes settlement with bankTwo women believed to be involved are already in jail, the Herald understands.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice praised for shooting knife-swinging criminal who tried to hijack passing cars'The man then ran at the officer swinging his knife': Police praised for defending public.24 May 11:26 PM
New Zealand'It was them': Woman adamant she spotted missing boy and stepdad overseasA witness describes her mad dash to tell police what she saw.23 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandElderly man accused of groping girls when they were childrenTwo women have come forward to claim a man groped them in a van when they were children.23 May 12:55 AM
TravelGo to Wānaka, do not pass Go! Holiday spot lands place on famous board gameSee you later, Park Lane.22 May 09:01 PM
New Zealand'Do not deserve my love': Concerning texts from boy who vanished with stepdadThe pair have been missing since March 2015 and haven't been seen since.22 May 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction123-year-old southern retailer H & J Smith closing three stores, 220 jobs lost'The Smiths are such humble people. They’re some of the most experienced retailers in NZ.'17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff ‘extremely unprofessional’ towards Bell at times, says board chairGore Mayor Ben Bell has been called on to resign.15 May 09:29 AM
New ZealandGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
Politics‘Get rid of him’ or ‘They haven’t given him a fair go’? Gore divided on mayorResidents are sick of ‘childish’ council behaviour.12 May 08:28 PM
New Zealand'Thought it was a possum': Dozens of 'odd-looking' birds fall from skyFallen muttonbirds have reportedly been found in Southland, the Queenstown area and Otago.11 May 05:59 AM
New ZealandSnow begins settling in Southland as first taste of winter begins to biteAbout 10cm of snow has settled on State Highway 94.10 May 08:58 AM
MarketsA2 Milk makes sweeping changes to US, Mataura Valley teamA2 Milk has unveiled staff changes to its top management team.09 May 05:22 AM
New ZealandMan shot on opening day of duck hunting seasonPolice say the man was taken to hospital after being hit by shotgun pellets.07 May 06:46 PM
New ZealandSouthland councillor apologises for ‘offensive’ remarksRepentant local representative realises he can't 'speak for how women feel'.07 May 06:28 PM
New ZealandSexist remarks dismissed as 'just part of life'Marketing director subjected to inappropriate jokes since being elected as a councillor.04 May 06:38 PM
New ZealandLocator beacon guides rescuers to lost, cold tramperRescue crews worked through the night to find the 61-year-old lost near Lake Hauroko.01 May 04:01 AM
TravelYour next Great Walk: A Southland track with creature comfortsA remote wilderness experience with hot showers and welcome creature comforts.25 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Remembering soldiers pastLest we forget.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apartKurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.22 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandSpilled milk closes state highwayThe road is expected to be closed for some time while the milk is cleaned up.16 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to crash in Southland, two injuredMokoreta Tahakopa Rd is closed while emergency services respond.06 Apr 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCentral Otago vineyard: What went wrong, why IRD called liquidatorsIRD wants $40,000, other creditors claim $97,000 from pinot noir specialist.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore mayor and council boss in standoffThe relationship between Ben Bell and Steve Parry has broken down.30 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt admitted to hospital in SouthlandThe former Invercargill mayor is in hospital following recent surgery, his wife says.26 Mar 07:59 PM
