New ZealandCharge laid after death of grandmother of 13 at town's transfer stationLynda Kelly was pinned between a bin and a wall while working at a transfer station.05 May 12:58 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Everybody wants a piece': Is this southern town on its way to becoming Wānaka 2.0?Ben Tomsett reports on the latest South Island town on the up. 18 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandBirdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birdsThe 2530ha Cape Sanctuary now has 18 takahē with a permit for up to 100.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDaughter's anger after sex abuse complaint against own father 'misassigned' by police06 Dec 09:00 PM
ChristchurchUp in the air: Takahē safe at bird sanctuary, but what about other species?18 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandLake Te Anau mystery: Police ask for help after kayak found floating upside downPolice hope the missing kayaker made it ashore. 10 Jun 08:11 PM
New ZealandBus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closedThe road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.04 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Woke me up': Early morning quake rattles the deep south The magnitude 5.1 jolt hit just before 7am. 03 Jun 07:41 PM
New Zealand'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accidentLynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.05 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a pub in a remote town at the bottom of the country became NZ’s bestTe Anau's Fat Duck Gastropub – a quacking good pub.16 Apr 01:54 AM
New Zealand‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubtsThe department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer. 18 Mar 10:53 PM
New Zealand‘Serious incident’: Three injured in Te Anau highway crashTwo people were taken to hospital in a critical condition.29 Dec 07:29 PM
New ZealandSerious crash on SH94 injures multiple people and blocks roadTwo people have been flown to hospital, one in critical condition and the other serious.27 Nov 12:08 AM
New Zealand9 Questions with Kiwi tennis star Lulu Sun: 'I find it hard to connect with someone who isn’t genuine''Te Anau truly is a place like no other – it almost defies description ...'25 Nov 04:38 PM
New ZealandKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Anau double-fatal remains unexplainedThe small South Island town can expect an increased police presence in the coming days.23 Sep 04:12 AM
TravelIt's official, this is the best hotel in New ZealandIt's also New Zealand's first "five-Green-Star" hotel.01 Aug 11:02 PM
TravelThe South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winterRug up and disconnect from the world.19 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandLulu Sun: Sun sets on Wimbledon run, but Te Anau still glowsTe Anau has rallied behind Lulu Sun's historic Wimbledon performance.11 Jul 05:16 AM
TennisIn a Wimbledon full of surprises, one citizen of the world stands outIt still feels a bit unnatural for her to have to officially represent a single country.09 Jul 03:01 AM
Tennis'Power of Zeus': World media reacts to Sun's Wimbledon runKiwi Wimbledon quarter-finalist Lulu Sun has been compared to a Greek god.07 Jul 10:35 PM
New Zealand'Tears in the crowd': Te Anau Tennis Club buzzing after Lulu Sun's Wimbledon winThe 23-year-old beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in her Round of 16 match.07 Jul 09:06 PM
TennisSun shines again! Kiwi makes Wimbledon quartersSun continued her stunning run from qualifying to advancing to the quarter-finals.07 Jul 08:22 PM
New Zealand‘The sweetest boy’: Mum and son remembered with love after fire tragedyMother had a heart condition and “wouldn’t have been able to escape” - daughter06 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandDaylight Saving Time ends soon - but don’t make it a big deal, sleep doctor saysDaylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, April 7, but debate about its use continues.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand5.1 magnitude earthquake in the South Island felt by over 1000 peopleThe quake hit 45km north of Te Anau at 9.56pm.21 Nov 09:26 AM
New ZealandMan who vanished with cryptic note on door last sighted 640km away63-year-old Stewart Willis is believed to have been spotted near Te Anau last month.12 Nov 11:53 PM