New ZealandTruck driver in serious condition after crashA truck driver is in serious condition after his truck collided with a utility vehicle in Southland this afternoon.27 Mar 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Missing' tourist spots self on FacebookA German tourist thought to be missing has come forward after spotting a photograph of herself on Facebook and contacting police.23 Feb 06:25 PM
New ZealandStill no sign of missing German touristSearch teams have been deployed into Eastern Fiordland as the search continues for a missing German tourist.22 Feb 12:16 AM
New ZealandKayaker body found on beachThe body of a kayaker has been found on a beach near the mouth of the Waiau River, Tuatapere.20 Feb 08:30 AM
New ZealandGerman woman missing in SouthlandA search is under way for a missing German woman in the Manapouri Hope Arm area in Southland.19 Feb 08:24 PM
New ZealandInvercargill 'cat lady' finds homes for 22 catsMost of the 25 cats owned by Invercargill woman Averil Gardiner have been rehomed to meet a court's deadline.18 Feb 09:10 PM
New Zealand21 days to get rid of 22 cats'The time has come for reality to sink in,' said a judge as he ordered an Invercargill woman to dispose of 22 of cats.28 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandDrowned boatie's motor too powerfulA novice boatie died in a cold Southland lake after the boat's powerful outboard motor broke free, leaving a hole in the hull.27 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandInvercargill 'cat lady' denies chargesAn Invercargill woman went to great lengths to hide her face yesterday during a court hearing over the 25 cats she keeps on her property.26 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched into Whangarei deathNorthland Police have launched a homicide investigation following a violent incident which left a young man dead north of Whangarei last night.25 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandQuakes rattle Southland, MastertonBoth the North and South Islands have had a shaky start to the day, with a moderate quake in Southland and two light ones near Masterton.13 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandElderly man rescued from house fire dies in hospitalAn elderly Southland man who suffered burns to most of his body in a house fire on Friday night has died in hospital, police have said today.04 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandMan trapped between campervan and carA man was trapped in a wreck for over an hour after a crash between a campervan and a car.26 Dec 08:06 AM
New ZealandSouth Island fires keep emergency crews busyFire crews around the South Island were kept busy with three large and a number of small fires overnight.22 Dec 06:35 PM
TravelFiordland: Listen to the sound of silenceDanielle Wright and family share the water with albatrosses, bottlenose dolphins and sea lions on a wilderness cruise through Doubtful Sound.29 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelKia ora: LumsdenElisabeth Easther finds fascination in a great bank robbery in a beautiful town.27 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandFarm to pay $152k for man's deathA Southland farmer has been ordered to pay $152,000 in fines and reparations after a worker on his farm was crushed to death in August last year.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkull fractured in 'senseless' attackA 26-year-old man suffered a fractured skull in a "senseless" unprovoked attack in Invercargill over the weekend.27 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandWintry blast's surprise visitFerries were cancelled, roads were closed and thousands were without power in Auckland as a wintry blast blew through yesterday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire breaks out at freezing worksA fire has broken out at a freezing works operation in Mataura.19 Sep 11:16 PM
New ZealandMan found dead next to jet boatA search had been mounted last night after the boat was reported missing on the Waiau River in Western Southland.30 Aug 02:54 AM
TravelFiordland: Awed by water, ice and stoneA wildlife expedition to Fiordland takes you up close to a pristine land of legend and glacial beauty, writes Jim Eagles.26 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice dog bit innocent man relieving himself in carparkA police dog handler whose animal bit a suspected criminal, who turned out to be an innocent man relieving himself in a car park, has been cleared of any wrongdoing.20 Aug 11:01 PM
TravelTramping: We did it our wayIntrepid trampers or a bunch of softies? Pam Neville puts the case for guided walks.17 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelThe Catlins: Where nature shapes peoplePamela Wade finds the unspoiled beauty of New Zealand's southeast is wasted on some.15 Aug 12:00 AM
