PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDavid McPhail on Muldoon, Gadsby, and why Ardern would be tough to satiriseKiwi comedy pioneer David McPhail reflects from his rest home bedroom.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Falling on deaf ears': Laser strike concerns going unheardCaptain Tim Robinson wants to see the penalties for laser strike offenders doubled.23 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandOtago Uni grad threats: Accused keeps name a secretWoman behind threats "surpassing the Christchurch mosque massacres" was in court today.23 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandDrunk driver nearly collided with policeJudge tells teen driver Drew Cairney to 'start making better decisions'.22 Apr 06:13 PM
New ZealandHair-raising: Drone spotted just before chopper took offParamedic notices drone 20m from the helipad moments before take-off.22 Apr 05:52 PM
New ZealandHis girl was killed by a driver who walked away with a clean record. He allegedly went on a rampageFamily says father was not kept updated. "He saw the front page and just lost it."22 Apr 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Light' 4.9 quake rattles South IslandNearly 400 reports submitted to Geonet within an hour of the jolt.22 Apr 08:50 AM
New Zealand'Dumb on dumb': Rescue chopper chief fuming over reckless drone behaviourPolice have been notified of the incident which happened at about 6.40pm last night.22 Apr 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Best of the best': School mourning death of student with 'heart of gold'"He had a heart of gold and was an amazing role model," school principal said.21 Apr 07:16 PM
New Zealand'Lost trust in humanity': Fruit-picker jailed for sexually violating two women on same nightWoman looked into Michael Tetuaearo's eyes and saw 'a bad man'.21 Apr 05:58 PM
New ZealandNo investigation into death of little penguin surrounded by tyre tracksA group of locals believe a car being driven on Tomahawk Beach killed the bird.20 Apr 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in CanterburyA farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.20 Apr 08:03 PM
New Zealand'Couldn't do a damn thing': Otago house completely destroyed in blazeBronwyn Terry, 60, woke to the smell of smoke about 5am yesterday.20 Apr 07:06 PM
New ZealandBoy found by police after sleepwalking nearly half a kilometreHe had sleepwalked about 400m, he said.19 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandTarras land under survey as groundwork on airport plan continuesChristchurch Airport plans to open a 2.2km runway for jet aircraft.19 Apr 09:32 PM
New ZealandHouse destroyed, 25 firefighters battle Otago blazeWater supply issues meant crews from Palmerston and Dunedin were also required,19 Apr 07:28 PM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after shirt catches fire while using gas hobFire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to a Dunedin's property before 7pm.19 Apr 08:21 AM
New ZealandQueenstown welcomes Aussie travellers with free bungy jump, live musicQantas QF121 was scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.19 Apr 03:48 AM
New ZealandCharity walker warned by police before he was hit by carPolice seek information after walker run over by green sedan.18 Apr 11:02 PM
New ZealandFirst commercial flight to land in Queenstown after 387 daysQantas QF121 is scheduled to land at Queenstown Airport at 2.30pm.18 Apr 08:18 PM
New Zealand'Sweaty palms': Otago couple nervously watch son's role in Duke's funeralNick grew up in Dunedin and began his singing career in the St Paul's Cathedral choir.18 Apr 07:20 PM
New ZealandCricket and rugby commentator Iain Gallaway dies aged 98The sports commentator Iain Gallaway also known as the Voice of Carisbrook has died.18 Apr 07:02 AM
New ZealandMurderer doctor's death sparks review of courts communications with prisonsDeath of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review at correction facilities.16 Apr 08:29 PM
New Zealand'Abusive and vomiting all over us': Big boozing days see spike in harmPeak national drunkenness: "One quarter" of some weekend ED patients are drunk.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLead scare: Water still undrinkable as ministry backs health responseAlerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.16 Apr 02:31 AM
New ZealandAmmunition thief tells Dunedin court of regret for actionsMan stole ammunition days before the second anniversary of Christchurch mosque attacks.15 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandBalclutha residents angry, fearful amid alleged youth crimesThe alleged crimes include vandalism, petty theft, antisocial behaviour and trespassing.15 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I'd like him just to die and leave us alone': Mother of slain 15yo daughterPaul Bailey was this week refused parole after serving 30 years for Kylie Smith's murder.15 Apr 07:54 PM
New Zealand'Careless': University kills 67,000 test animalsAnti-Vivisection Society calls the deaths 'a sad indicator of careless researchers'.15 Apr 06:23 PM
New ZealandQuestions over killer doctor Venod Skantha's sudden deathNo assessment risk for the killer of Amber-Rose Rush before his suspected suicide.15 Apr 05:58 PM
New ZealandAnother 2 years behind bars for man who raped and murdered teen15-year-old Kylie Smith, of Owaka, was murdered in 1991.14 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandKiller Dunedin doctor's appeal over Amber-Rose Rush murder thrown outThe judges went further to say they were satisfied Venod Skantha was guilty.14 Apr 04:15 AM
New Zealand'They better get a move on': Frustration over access to Covid vaccineOne woman's 91-year-old mother suffering with dementia is still waiting for a vaccine.13 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandExtremely dry conditions in East Otago"Certainly, in the next few weeks, there is not a signal for above normal rainfall."13 Apr 08:45 PM
