New ZealandTop Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on AucklandFind out how your town's vaccination rate compares.15 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender sent explicit messages to undercover cop posing as teen girlRepeat offender tried to meet '13-year-old girl' at frozen yoghurt shop.14 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandStrict bail conditions for bartender accused of rapeThe man can't be in the presence of anyone under 17, unless supervised by an adult.14 Oct 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Beaten up, neglected, rejected': One woman's early life in state careWoman says her time in a welfare residence has affected her life ever since.14 Oct 06:47 PM
New ZealandGreen light given to businesses for rapid antigen Covid-19 testsBig businesses have been granted an exemption to import and introduce rapid antigen tests.13 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandThe 90% project: Auckland moves to top 5 in vaccination, Dunedin number oneTwo weeks ago, Auckland was sitting in 19th place.13 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandBrrr!: Spring storm brings snow, gales across NZStrong wind warnings for South Island, Wellington and Wairarapa.12 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandQueenstown developer denies lockdown breachMin Yang, 41, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.11 Oct 11:23 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man avoids jail after violent home invasionThe 60-year-old offender is a former New Zealand Army major.11 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandSpring storm: Snow, thunderstorms and strong winds batter South IslandSnow has blanketed Tekapo with temperatures dropping to just 1C.11 Oct 09:44 PM
New ZealandQueenstown property sells for eye-popping priceThe house sits on a 339 square metre section.11 Oct 06:59 PM
New Zealand'It was scary': Former police officer tells of wild crowd at Beatles concertIt was one of the scariest but most fantastic nights of the now 80-year=old's life.11 Oct 06:14 PM
New Zealand'Malicious assaults': Man's sustained abuse of ex-girlfriendJamin Kane Beattie narrowly avoids jail for repeated, violent attacks and threats.11 Oct 05:33 PM
New ZealandWarnings in place as spring storm bears down on South IslandHeavy rain, snow and gales are forecast for parts of central and southern NZ.11 Oct 05:46 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Dunedin man convicted over jet-boat lockdown breachMan went jet-boating near Wanaka with a group of mates.11 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Island can stay Covid-free if borders imposed - health expertsOptions could include allowing crossings for fully vaccinated people only.10 Oct 06:58 PM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after serious crash on Otago highwayThe serious crash unit has been advised.10 Oct 06:30 PM
New Zealand'The whole country's paying the price for this loose border' - public health expertIt's "crazy" not to protect South Island, and risk needlessly high for north too - expert.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ripped apart': Lightning strike destroys plinth atop mountainA climber noticed the plinth was missing on September 30 after a series of bad weather.08 Oct 01:26 AM
New ZealandRhythm and Alps festival-goers must be vaccinatedOrganisers are urging festival-goers to get vaccinated now, not in December.07 Oct 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Extremely painful': Mum who poisoned son speaksCrown appeals sentence for woman diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.07 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandVaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.07 Oct 02:18 AM
New Zealand'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the SouthA critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.07 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top TownThis city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.06 Oct 06:04 PM
New ZealandShopper's lucky escape - Dunedin woman almost crushed by toppled poleOne person was taken to hospital following a medical event during the incident.06 Oct 05:23 PM
New ZealandDriver who kicked, spat at police 'ashamed and disgusted'Robert McRae took "a number of swings" at two police constables.05 Oct 07:44 PM
New ZealandUndersized stop signs at double-fatal crash site won't be replaced yet15-year-old Jayde Cummings and 57-year-old Steve Macnee died at the intersection in 2019.05 Oct 06:01 PM
New ZealandSocial cricketer who punched umpire says he has anxietyWilliam Campbell claims he cannot handle his community work sentence due to stress.05 Oct 05:32 PM
New ZealandSuicide numbers in south second-highest in more than a decadeThere were 55 suspected suicides in the Southern District Health Board area.04 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandTop six districts for vaccination all in South Island but hurdles remainAs of Monday, Central Otago had 57.1 per cent of its eligible population fully vaccinated.04 Oct 07:34 PM
Business'Devastating': South Island businesses frustrated at lack of level change"I'm not sure I can see the justification for not dropping us to level 1" - hospo head.04 Oct 06:14 AM
New ZealandSouth Island leading the way in Covid vaccination despite zero casesTop six districts with the most fully vaccinated people all in the South Island.04 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan claims holding door closed caused erratic drivingThe 67-year-old driver said the door was damaged when he reversed into a post.04 Oct 12:08 AM
New ZealandGoldfish tips scales to set New Zealand recordWanda grew into a 2.4kg 'monster'.03 Oct 10:28 PM