New ZealandHearing reveals toxic drinking culture in small Southland townProposed new bottle store in Riverton did not pass the hearing process.06 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-infected mariners moved to community quarantine in SouthlandHealth officials say they're "aware of some anxiety" but every precaution is being taken.06 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the southThunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.05 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandIntensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its useReport shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.04 Aug 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwideSnow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.04 Aug 08:59 PM
New ZealandNine dead who had RSV - including six in AucklandNo infected children succumbed; RSV may not have been cause of deaths, says ADHB.04 Aug 07:30 AM
New Zealand'I tried until the last minute': Rural town's only early learning centre closesIt follows a long-standing struggle to draw qualified early childhood teachers to Lumsden.03 Aug 07:22 PM
New ZealandTiwai smelter power could be diverted to hydrogen by 2023An Australian mining company told MBIE it had "rapidly developing plans" for Southland.01 Aug 07:44 PM
New ZealandSDHB putting patients at risk - reportOne Dunedin Hospital ward was regularly understaffed by 20 per cent or more.01 Aug 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsChasing the mace: Have the Black Caps made up for past failures?NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.30 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesA2 Milk completes purchase of Mataura Valley MilkA2 Milk looks to become less reliant on Synlait as it moves into manufacturing.30 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The cheapest and most expensive places to rent in NZThe average weekly rent in the cheapest region is $251.30 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandFive new MIQ Covid cases, WHO staffer's NZ mercy dash from FijiThe flight with the seriously-ill WHO worker on board will land in Auckland today.29 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in southMetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.27 Jul 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Miscarriage of justice': Manslaughter conviction after fatal crash quashedNurse Emma Bagley died in 2018 after the car she was in was T-boned.26 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandJaw broken in alleged assault over McDonald's digital ordering screenA security guard was allegedly assaulted outside the premises.26 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandHome detention for eighth drink-driving convictionThe man was sentenced to four months' home detention and 10 months' supervision.25 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandThieves target Riverton whitebaiters' hutsItems taken include fishing gear, vehicle batteries, gas cookers and potbelly stoves.20 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandCovid-struck vessel with nine cases quarantined at Bluff portThe nine cases came from a total crew of 21 people.20 Jul 07:27 PM
New Zealand'The victim was terrified': Woman made armed attacker a cup of teaThe offender had left the military late last year after more than 40 years' service.19 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandKiller's mother on trial for allegedly helping to dispose of evidenceShe allegedly helped him collect items which would tie him to the crime.19 Jul 09:09 PM
New Zealand19 crew on Bluff container ship still waiting on Covid-19 test resultsIt was the third vessel in New Zealand this month to have crew test positive to Covid-19.19 Jul 08:57 PM
TravelStill waters run deep: Adventure and Luxury in Tamatea Dusky SoundMagic moments come thick and fast while cruising southern Fiordland's majestic waters.19 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessMalaysian firm to convert Southland farm into forestry blockConsent given to buy a nearly 460ha sheep and beef farm in Western Southland.18 Jul 09:15 PM
New ZealandConsent given for controversial Southland mega-landfillThe waste will come from all over the southern South Island.16 Jul 07:09 AM
New ZealandTractor protest: Aucklanders warned to expect delays, crashes add to chaosTraffic was 'very heavy' at 2pm on the southern motorway in Auckland.16 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandFreight truck jack-knifes, rolls on state highwayIt is likely a crane will be brought in to remove the stricken vehicle.15 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandHoneymoon killing: Judge tells undecided jury to deliberate longerTwelve to resume deliberations this morning on Rodney Fallowfield's culpability.14 Jul 01:02 AM
New Zealand'We were the lucky ones': Passenger in hot air balloon crash speaks outMalcolm Porter has described the ordeal he and his wife faced in the crash.12 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandFrosty start to school holidays, severe in South IslandSevere frosts are expected for South Island locations including Alexandra and Queenstown.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour crashes in south: Car down bank, three people injuredEmergency services were called to the crash on SH1 at about 7.40am.08 Jul 09:31 PM
New ZealandBrrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for mostAnother surge of gales and polar air is on its way.08 Jul 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord aluminium prices could see potline four at Tiwai Pt reopenEconomics of aluminium smelting are currently 'mind-blowing', analyst claims.08 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: 'Waves' of cold weather closing in on NZPolar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.07 Jul 10:15 PM
