New ZealandNeighbour of Lachie Jones says she heard toddler in her laundry on night of disappearanceNeighbour reveals she looked at the gate to the oxidation ponds but did not go over it.02 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandHalf-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his deathThe half-brother of Lachlan Jones gave evidence on day three of the inquest.01 May 01:48 AM
New Zealand'I wish I was with my wee boy': Mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silenceThe court heard of the toddler's last moments before he disappeared from his family home.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unimaginable': Inquest into death of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones beginsToday is the first of 15 days in the inquest.29 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandWhat happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?Inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones begins today.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice praise teenagers lost in Southland bushSouthland teenagers who had to be rescued after getting lost in the bush overnight.27 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandFive teens rescued from waterfall walk after straying off bush trackThe arrival of evening darkness catches group out as day walk goes awry.27 Apr 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Injured man gives up waiting for help after seven hours at hospital EDBy the time he was seen, he was nauseous, shaking and needed IV antibiotics.26 Apr 08:09 PM
New Zealand'I'm a Muslim, ask me anything' campaign sparks conversations across South IslandThe group’s primary objective was to promote the message of peace.24 Apr 09:08 PM
New ZealandWilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki left with no lawyers in Gisborne or SouthlandThe ministry's lawyers work with vulnerable children across the country.23 Apr 08:17 PM
New Zealand‘Gone berserk’: Ongoing vandals plague small town's public toiletsToilet block has been hit by vandals many times, forcing council to explore new solutions.22 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandToxic mushroom death: Wellness retreat says Kiwi woman died at 'private event'The 53-year-old went into cardiac arrest at the health centre and could not be revived.17 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman died after ingesting 'mushroom' drink at health retreatRachael Dixon, originally from Southland, died after ingesting a drink at a health centre.16 Apr 11:55 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor Nobby Clark subject to code of conduct complaintThe mayor used racially charged language when he appeared on a satirical news show.16 Apr 05:54 AM
New ZealandWhich lucky region has hot weather on the way?Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for northWorst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.12 Apr 06:51 PM
New Zealand'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandDairy farm and imam fined for 'systemic exploitation' of migrant workersThree Indonesian workers were subject to numerous employment breaches.08 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandInvercargill mayor calls public meeting over 'inappropriate' youth crimeSome youngsters feel "bulletproof", mayor says.05 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Still reeling': Tributes flow for Southland couple killed in two-vehicle Marlborough crashPhilip Donald Wightman and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, were killed in the crash on Thursday.03 Apr 02:26 AM
New ZealandLeon Samuels keeps his lambs shearing title - justSamuels had a winning margin of only 0.062 points.02 Apr 11:15 PM
EnvironmentDoC spent nearly $500k to kill one stoat in FiordlandIt took eight months to capture the stoat, documents show.01 Apr 06:59 PM
New ZealandCommunity binds together after teens threaten library for monthsBehaviour forces library to shorten its hours and roster staff on in pairs.29 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandLove on the land: How Kiwi couples farm together and stay togetherTwo farming couples share how they met and what makes them tick.29 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy this fifth-generation sheep farmer thinks wool is a winnerNicola Wylie launched the bedding business Lora & Flok in September.29 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this yearIt was a shock to see so many elvers dead.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
New ZealandBluecliffs couple avoided standoff with police over evacuationBluecliffs couple have until 11am today to get out of the seaside community.08 Mar 09:53 PM
New Zealand'I am not going anywhere': Southland residents forced from homes due to erosionBluecliffs has been under a state of emergency for a month due to ongoing erosion.08 Mar 07:29 AM
New ZealandWho are the five teen killers trying to get their life sentences quashed?They each murdered a person when they were teenagers. Now the men want finite sentences.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Drastically unfair’: The landowner facing a 500 per cent rates hikeThe Christchurch-based owner has challenged the proposed increase.04 Mar 02:53 AM
New ZealandLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
