New ZealandCould mixing Covid vaccines be the answer to slow rollout?Researchers noted participants had much higher levels of antibodies after the second dose.26 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandNearly half an hour needed to list motorcyclist's injuries after fatal crashA 63-year-old woman is on trial facing a charge of careless driving causing death.25 May 09:13 PM
New Zealand-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the southLake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.25 May 07:02 PM
New Zealand'Boon for Dunedin': Plans for new-look Hillside WorkshopHillside will receive $85 million for new facilities to assemble wagons.25 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandHome detention for attack on female bar managerRaymond Hemi has 11 previous convictions for violence.24 May 07:30 PM
New Zealand'I didn't see him': 63-year-old facing court over motorcyclist's deathThe woman is charged with careless driving causing the death of Jaydon Millar Tackney, 21.24 May 07:18 PM
New Zealand'A perfect storm': Truck driver cleared of blame in fatal crashTwo people died when a truck travelling on State Highway 90 rolled over on a bend.24 May 02:24 AM
Kahu'Tears of happiness': Otago police welcome first female Māori commanderInspector Paula Enoka has also served in Timor Leste and represented NZ at hockey.23 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandRecipient of controversial tourism grant up for saleThe business was awarded a $500,000 grant plus a $1 million loan in Covid relief funding.23 May 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rainOamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.23 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandStudy links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.23 May 07:10 PM
New ZealandWeather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areasA heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.22 May 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Speechless': Man drops phone in river, woman finds it months later — still workingThe story of a phone lost in the river, a dearly missed dog - and a whole lot of luck.22 May 02:18 AM
Entertainment'There's nothing like going to the cinema' - Sam NeillSam Neill likes lying low back home in Earnscleugh, but he is coaxed out occasionally ...22 May 12:21 AM
BusinessJailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicionThe Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.21 May 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhat chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.21 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandCat and dog killed, residents lose house in fireThe three-bedroom timber house was "fully involved" when fire crews arrived.20 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandWhere is the best place to see Wednesday's blood supermoon?See whether your region is among those best placed to witness the lunar display.20 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandCouncil processes in lead contamination scare to be investigatedWater supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.20 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandCricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body releasedThe move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.19 May 08:08 PM
Personal Finance$15m fraudster's wife speaks: I've lost everything tooSvetlana Spectra says finding out about her husband's thefts 'almost killed me'.19 May 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand25% of Kiwis may not get Covid jab. Experts say that's not a deal-breakerAbout 25 per cent of Kiwis wouldn't be vaccinated by the time the national rollout ended.19 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeam awarded for night-time rescue of climbers stuck at 2060mThe rescue took place near Copland Pass in January last year.19 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: Crash avoided by metres after 'old lady' attempts dangerous manouevre"She was just an old lady who shouldn't be driving. She didn't even bat an eyelid."18 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandMatching on Tinder does not mean consent to sex, trial toldA 39-year-old man is on trial before the Dunedin District Court.18 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandDunedin stabbing: Call for Countdown to act on securityMore than 70 per cent of union members report experiencing aggression from customers.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusiness owner admits tax scamThe man defrauded Customs for six years and underpaid more than $1.3 million in tax.18 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandRoads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rainActive fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.18 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandMan accused of assault, blackmailing Tinder date with covert videoMan allegedly told woman: "You're going to be a good girl and do exactly what I tell you."18 May 01:10 AM
EducationUniversity of Otago's international students returnThirty have arrived and another 50 are on their way.17 May 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommittee to distribute Waipipi Wind Farm's $25,000 community fundThe farm is also in the process of changing ownership.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, rain: 'Significant snow' expected, Milford Rd to closeThe snow is expected to settle but not for long.17 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandMan finds person wearing his clothes, walking his dog, trying to get into his carThe person was wearing his clothes and leading his dog.17 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandRare piece of Queenstown real estate on market for first time since 1913The land has 110m of frontage to Frankton Rd and rises from 22m to 45m above lake level.17 May 12:07 AM
