New ZealandMotorcyclist who drove at 192km/h avoids jail after fatal crashGarth Robinson died in the crash in April 2019.03 Jun 01:05 AM
New ZealandMurder trial date over Southland man's death deferred until next yearThe body of Dale Watene, 40, was found by police in the Longwood forestry block.01 Jun 07:53 PM
New ZealandInvercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before grisly killingJoseph Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother.01 Jun 05:57 AM
New Zealand'Words can't describe it': Farmers return home after floodingThe drama unfolded on Sunday morning when the heavy downpour set in.01 Jun 12:01 AM
New Zealand'Live your best lives': Mother to two men responsible for crash that killed daughterThalia Newport, 20, died and eight people were injured in the February crash.31 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandMan killed and decapitated flatmate, court toldMan charged with murder will find out tomorrow whether he is unfit to stand trial.31 May 07:35 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding - 10 State Highways remain closedRain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.31 May 05:24 AM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor, deputy haven't talked in weeksThe latest ructions around the council table centre on Shadbolt's driver's licence.26 May 08:54 PM
New ZealandCalls for Sir Tim Shadbolt to explain licenceThe NZTA confirmed his full car and motorcycle licences have been suspended.26 May 08:05 PM
BusinessMarcus Lush slams Rio Tinto over goodie bags for Bluff school kids'They basically could have just given all the kids a vaping kit or something.'26 May 02:51 AM
New ZealandLabour promises continued support for Otago businessesPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MP's were in Dunedin yesterday.26 May 12:15 AM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt to keep mayoral car despite suspended licenceNZTA confirmed this week his licence had been suspended following days of speculation.25 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandWeather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areasA heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.22 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandRoads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rainActive fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.18 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandScientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreaeBonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.17 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, rain: 'Significant snow' expected, Milford Rd to closeThe snow is expected to settle but not for long.17 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North IslandMuch of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.16 May 09:39 PM
New ZealandNo response to mayors' letter over journalism job cutsA Southland mayor is concerned about dwindling journalist numbers in the area.13 May 12:48 AM
New ZealandSouthern health board to outsource cancer treatmentThe radiation oncology treatment waiting list reportedly stands at a record 157 patients.12 May 09:36 PM
New ZealandRain most in five months but not enough18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.12 May 08:01 PM
New Zealand'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hoursA series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.10 May 07:53 PM
New ZealandMajor DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documentsThe draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.09 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandWet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force windsRain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.08 May 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Skin was ouch': Two-year-old's painful rash rare form of arthritisThe sassy toddler's joints are so stiff in the morning she can hardly walk.07 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for health minister to step in over long cancer waiting listsHow many people have to die before anyone takes action? An advocate asked yesterday.06 May 07:30 PM
New Zealand'At a loss': Billy the bus found - but not home yetThe bus has been located in the paddock of a property in Southland.05 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 'We don't go out into the community now. If we do, we double mask'Tony and Jan Bellew are doing all they can to get out of India and back home to NZ.04 May 09:39 PM
BusinessTiwai Point eyed up for eco-friendly hydrogen productionThe smelter is due to close in just over three years at a cost of 1000 jobs.04 May 07:20 PM
New Zealand'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelledHundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.03 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandPerson hit by train in InvercargillPolice could not provide comment on the status of the person hit.03 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandFine weather continues as kids head back to schoolWinter chills still some time off.01 May 05:00 PM
BusinessTiwai Point smelter clean-up cost risingSmelter's owners will raise provision for clean-up after audit finds more waste on site.30 Apr 05:25 AM
BusinessSir Eion bestowed with honour at special ceremonyThe 76-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year.29 Apr 09:14 PM
KahuTangaroa Walker on Farm4Life and making a differenceTangaroa Walker launched Farm4Life "to try & give a bit of light to the farming industry".28 Apr 10:15 PM
