New ZealandPolice deployed to golf course after sub-par prankMembers of the public reported a suspicious grave-shaped area of disturbed dirt.26 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandWet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its wayRain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.26 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandNo cases may not be enough for alert level change in South Island - HipkinsNinety people documented as close contacts are isolating in the Southern DHB area.25 Aug 09:34 PM
New ZealandProduce being thrown away as lockdown sets inA week into lockdown, there had been nowhere for the produce to go.25 Aug 08:51 PM
New ZealandMountain bikers, office workers and 'party-goers' breach rulesMountain bike riders equipped with full kit were turned away from tracks in Dunedin.25 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandVaccination centre needed for students, OUSA saysSouthern District Health Board has no plans to open a walk-in centre on campus.24 Aug 06:46 PM
New ZealandSir Tim email saga: $10,000 approved to review electronic policiesSir Tim voted against the review as he said he did not trust the system in place.24 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandStation seeking consent to set up mountain bike parkAlexandra farming family apply for resource consent to establish bike park on property.24 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandStudents told those who headed home gambled academic futureThe message was contained in an email sent to first-year health science students.23 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandGhost town: Queenstown without the peopleIt's reportedly feeling very eerie in Queenstown at the moment.23 Aug 11:14 PM
New ZealandFormer anti-vaxxers turnout to mass vaccination eventThey had reportedly changed their minds "in light of the current situation."23 Aug 09:29 PM
New ZealandRegional change in Covid-19 alert levels feasible if no cases appear - scientists135 close contacts have been identified in the South Island.23 Aug 08:16 PM
New ZealandSeven jet boaters from six bubbles charged over breachesOne of the men had travelled from Dunedin - a four-hour drive.23 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandMan runs over fleeing child's bike during lockdown rampageThe man also ran through red lights as he hurled abuse at strangers.23 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandOut of MIQ and into travel chaosDomestic journeys add to the strain of returning home during Level 4 lockdown.22 Aug 06:28 PM
New ZealandHow Lee Murray went from 'hopeless in the hills' to a 'hearty' hunterLee Murray started out "terrible" but now has almost 14,000 Instagram followers.20 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Unbelievable': Man leads police on three separate high-speed chasesThe man was jailed for two years, 10 months and will be off the road untill mid-2026.19 Aug 10:06 PM
New ZealandAustralian gang could be establishing in southThe gang has a long-standing rivalry with the Mongols.19 Aug 08:09 PM
New ZealandLockdown loophole: Locals worried as Aucklanders book holiday homesAn Airbnb owner says she received 'offensive messages' after turning down a booking.19 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandMissing three-year-old found near Dunedin beachFootprints were found heading from the boys' house towards the beach next door.19 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Dancing man, Pokemon Go player amongst rule breakersA person playing Pokemon Go and a group of dirt bike riders were also caught by police.19 Aug 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Rushed to liquor store': Students run for essentials before lockdownA rash of alcohol purchases at some university hostels as lockdown was announced.18 Aug 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Very disappointing': Otago Uni graduation ceremonies cancelledAll degrees would now be conferred and diplomas awarded in absentia.18 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandFarm dream began over 100 years ago on a bullock wagonThe Lawrence family have farmed the same land in North Otago for over 100 years.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman beat partner in a drunken rage, then taunted him when he showed fearThe repeated assaults left the victim with a chipped tooth, swollen lip and scratches.18 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in petrol station car wash in WanakaPolice were called to the Caltex Wanaka at about 2pm.18 Aug 03:12 AM
New ZealandLockdown rule-breakers: Police disperse student party with 100 peoplePolice dispersed the crowd and a 20-year-old resident was issued a warning.18 Aug 12:23 AM
New ZealandFarmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental changeNew regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.17 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandMan sold drugs at resort for 3 years to "make ends meet"The man is widely known by the first name of Sandy.17 Aug 09:14 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Southerners warned not to be complacentProfessor Michael Baker says the worst has to be assumed.17 Aug 09:06 PM
New ZealandShadbolt email intercept was wrong - CEOA review will be carried out into the sharing of the contents of the email.17 Aug 08:23 PM
New ZealandAvalanche risk 'high': People urged to stay away from mountainsAvalanche danger levels have reached a winter-season high.17 Aug 12:49 AM
New ZealandDunedin vs capital for most beautiful large cityDunedin will face Wellington in a category open to cities with more than 100,000 people.16 Aug 08:35 PM
New ZealandHowl of a protest II: Groundswell plans larger actionEvent to be "of a scale and impact that will be significant in New Zealand's history".16 Aug 06:56 PM