New ZealandIndecent assault: Man told 9-year-old she would be 'the girl he would rape one day'Man pleaded guilty after sleepover with his partner's daughter.08 Dec 07:21 PM
New ZealandNido collapse a double hit for South Auckland family'I just called them and they have told me that they can't release any stock.'04 Dec 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeal Barclay: The promise of hydrogen power could be greater than we thinkOpinion: Looking closer at the opportunity at Tiwai Pt stacks the case more in favour.03 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandThree young people arrested after vehicle crashes into police carA vehicle collided with a police car on Stead St this evening.03 Dec 07:55 AM
New ZealandMid-air lightning strike on Invercargill to Wellington flightA passenger said she could smell smoke in the cabin after the bang.02 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandEarly morning house fire in SouthlandA fire investigator will head to the scene this morning.02 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandSurprise find at checkpoint: Chilly bins full of cannabis, cashPolice at a routine Southland checkpoint operation got more than they bargained for.30 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in hospital 10 days after Southland crashA police spokesperson said the driver of the car died in Dunedin Hospital yesterday.30 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandProgress with mayor or withoutAn independent report found Shadbolt's performance left a "leadership void".24 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandMayor Shadbolt hits back after report says he is 'struggling'Report highlighted a leadership void, but Sir Tim said he would not resign.23 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandSouthland highway closed after milk tanker, car crashOne person was flown to hospital with serious injuries.20 Nov 08:39 PM
New ZealandWeather: Spring turns to summer in southThe nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in SouthIt's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.13 Nov 11:06 PM
TravelPrimordial flying reptiles: Tuatara leave InvercargillFears for the future of the reptiles arose when the museum was closed to the public.13 Nov 03:19 AM
New Zealand'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.10 Nov 01:34 AM
Business'They don't give a rats': The quest to free Southland residents from a toxic liabilityIn 2014, thousands of tonnes of toxic waste was trucked into Mataura. It's still there.10 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandHeat returning to South Island this weekChristchurch is expected to warm up each day this week.09 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandWhitebaiting a big part of Southlander's lifeNephew says John Edward Toogood, 71, loved to fish and whitebait.09 Nov 04:58 PM
New ZealandVeterans' Affairs spends almost $15,000 on service cemetery work in CanterburyDamaged service grave repaired, new headstone installed.03 Nov 10:42 PM
New ZealandRussian wife left man living at property investigated over death - neighbourPolice were called to a Grace St address at 4.15pm yesterday after woman's body was found.29 Oct 10:54 PM
New Zealand'Little puffballs' boost takahē populationTwo pairs of birds at a Southland sanctuary raise hopes of boosting numbers.27 Oct 05:52 PM
New ZealandName suppression lifted on woman accused of Southland murderDale Watene's body was found by police in May, about a month after he went missing.26 Oct 09:59 PM
New ZealandFlood warning issued after heavy rain'A number of rivers have started rising so we have activated the flood warning.'25 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3mThe new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.22 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandAct may set up southern baseAll members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
New ZealandTwo injured in Southland crashCar and concrete truck collide near Otautau, leaving one person critical, truck toppled.16 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandElection Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the SouthVoters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.16 Oct 07:30 PM
BusinessInvercargill council woes: New docs reveal businesses' fearsLetters written by the Southland Chamber of Commerce compound sense of chaos at council.15 Oct 09:49 PM
New Zealand'So full of love': Young Kiwi woman's sudden death a mysteryNineteen-year-old who died suddenly remembered for her 'happy-go-lucky' spirit.14 Oct 04:58 PM
TravelAir NZ's present to Southlanders flying home for XmasThe airline's newest route has had a turbulent first year.12 Oct 10:36 PM
