New ZealandEast the place to be for a feast of New Year sunshineNew Year's Day is tipped to offer sunny weather for most of the country and some respite from the recent muggy, humid weather.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurvivors of fishing boat sinking arrive in BluffThe bodies of five seaman and the 20 survivors from the sinking of a Korean fishing boat in the Southern Ocean arrived in Bluff last night.23 Dec 06:36 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fires continue to burnCanterbury firefighters continue to battle two major fires in the region, but both blazes are under control.22 Dec 08:01 PM
New ZealandMassive fire still burning in south CanterburyA massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn. 22 Dec 06:07 AM
New ZealandStretched firefighters battle two large blazesStretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.21 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle 120 hectare scrub fireFirefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.21 Dec 11:01 PM
EntertainmentLarry King's 25-year reign comes to an endHe is from another era of current affairs television and tonight (Friday afternoon NZ time) that era will end. 16 Dec 12:12 AM
New Zealand100 protected gulls shot deadThe Department of Conservation has condemned the massacre of more than 100 rare gulls found dead in Southland.15 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandSearch for 17 missing fishermen suspendedThe search for 17 fishermen missing in the Southern Ocean has been suspended as no further survivors are expected.13 Dec 11:53 PM
New Zealand22 feared dead after ship sinksHope is fading for 17 missing fishermen after a South Korean trawler sank in the Southern Ocean, claiming at least five other lives.13 Dec 07:58 PM
New ZealandHope fades for boat's missing crewThe search for 17 people missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the Southern Ocean early today has been scaled down as it becomes increasingly unlikely further survivors will be found.13 Dec 04:50 AM
New Zealand5 dead, 17 missing after boat sinksFive people are dead and 17 missing after a Korean fishing vessel sank in the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, 2700km south east of Bluff, early this morning.13 Dec 03:04 AM
BDBDEconomyLeave lignite in the ground, says environment commissionerState-owned coal miner Solid Energy's plans to turn low-grade Southland lignite coal deposits into massive new industries make no sense and the coal should remain in the ground, says the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.08 Dec 07:00 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Publishers in a class of their ownMaking teachers' lives easier is the mantra for Invercargill company.28 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWeather Watch: Mostly sunnyA weekend for BBQing is on the cards as a large and strong anticyclone in the Tasman Sea pushes over the country.25 Nov 08:30 PM
CyclingCycling: Games stars back on the trackNew Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.23 Nov 01:20 AM
