New ZealandGirl who died horse riding namedEliza-Jayne Coetzee, 13, died after falling from a horse in Omarama.05 Oct 04:39 AM
New ZealandThink yesterday was cold? Looking back on NZ's coldest dayAt -25.6C, New Zealand's coldest day, in 1903, caused frostbite and burst bottles.19 Jun 07:07 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll at 3 after fatal crash in CanterburyThe long weekend road toll his risen to three after a fatal crash in Canterbury.02 Jun 06:47 PM
New ZealandFather-of-three dies in farm accident"It's crazy how freak accidents can just happen": Friend of dead Twizel farm worker.02 Jun 01:58 AM
SportRep rowers win rare victoryWhanganui rowers frank their rep selection form by helping North beat South over Easter.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAussie air force plane freaks out South Island local'What in the actual world just happened?'15 Apr 06:08 AM
New ZealandSeven people injured, one critically, in crash near TwizelThe crash happened at about 7.30am and involved two vehicles.16 Mar 07:34 PM
New Zealand'Mangled mess': Three Chinese tourists dead, five injured in Tekapo crashOne of the first people at the scene of the triple fatal crash describes the scene.08 Mar 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Get off the road': Couple's shock at NZ attitude to cyclistsCyclist couple met with kindness in India and Vietnam - but sworn at in the South Island.24 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandWorld-record angler - leave me be or I'll hide the mega-fishIt would be the biggest brown trout ever - if it ever emerges.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds 'monster' trout caught in canal - or was it?"Monster" 25 kg trout said to have been caught in South Island hydro canal.18 Jan 01:32 AM
New ZealandSquatter living in remote South Island hut given boot by councilMackenzie Council has trespassed the man living at the hut with his dog and horse.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us in that helicopter'The three men went to work yesterday to make a difference in conservation.19 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandCalls for changes to 'horrendous' intersection following latest death"Unfortunately it seems like people have to die before anything gets done."30 Aug 02:25 AM
New ZealandSpate of serious crashes claim six lives in 32 hoursThe road carnage began at 1.30am yesterday, with the most recent crash at 8.10am today.29 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandRoad carnage: Four dead and one fighting for their lifeHorror crashes have claimed four lives and left others badly hurt.29 Aug 10:00 AM
New ZealandStorm punishes with winds, rain and snowStormy weather for much of central New Zealand and South Island.20 May 04:40 AM
New ZealandWeird and wonderful: Trade Me's 2017 top 10 listingsA rejected ring, a spa/boat combo and a spinning spaceship were among the top 10.27 Dec 10:26 PM
New ZealandMan still missing after boat found at lakeThe search will continue today for a 66-year-old Canterbury man missing at Lake Benmore.25 Nov 05:37 PM
New ZealandFamily of 17 trapped by avalancheA family of 17 are trapped overnight because of an avalanche.09 Sep 07:39 AM
New ZealandMissing Twizel man's body foundPolice divers have found the body of David Allan Fountain in a canal near Twizel.22 Aug 08:38 AM
New ZealandMissing Twizel man's car found in canalThe car of a missing 42-year-old man has been found in a canal in the Canterbury region.22 Aug 12:36 AM
New ZealandParaglider crashes near TwizelA helicopter has been sent to the scene in the Ohau Ski Field.15 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandCar rolls into ditch near TwizelNobody appears to have been injured in a one-car crash near Twizel this afternoon.11 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandIncredible footage captured above NZA weather balloon with cameras attached has captured a stunning view of Central Otago from the sky.26 Oct 04:40 PM
New ZealandAuthors 'falling into traps' with online publishersAuthor Sean Colenso's decision to use an online company to self-publish his first book "turned a dream into a nightmare" and left him $11,000 out of pocket.16 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandNo conviction over fatal crashA Twizel woman who lost control of a vehicle leading to the death of her husband and injuries to her daughter has been discharged without conviction.18 May 08:45 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, five injured in crashTwo people are dead and five others have been injured in a two-car smash near Twizel in the South Island tonight.19 Apr 07:56 AM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near Lake PukakiThis crash involved a single vehicle that lost control and rolled several times on State Highway 8 in Tekapo at about 4:30pm.05 Oct 06:18 AM
New ZealandFatal crash: Driver distracted by pizzaA Twizel chef who died after crashing her car into a tree may have been distracted while eating pizza, the coroner says.16 Jun 02:33 AM
New ZealandDrunk rampage tarnishes rowing champsOut-of-control athletes and supporters forced a bar to close and police to shut down a party of 200 after the NZ Rowing Championships in Twizel at the weekend.24 Feb 08:00 PM
