CrimeMethamphetamine, cash found in sleeping man's carPolice were called to a supermarket car park after the sleeping driver was spotted.11 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandBye bye Billy: Holiday bus nickedThieves cut padlocked gate with boltcutters and applied degrease to get wheels turning.11 Apr 06:23 PM
TravelThe Insider's Guide to WānakaI have never lived anywhere more beautiful, and I've lived in a lot of sweet places.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin man shoots neighbour's windows while firing gun at bottlesThe 34-year-old man was charged with discharging a firearm near a dwelling.08 Apr 11:59 PM
EntertainmentBring on the party: Return of Queenstown's Winter Festival'Welcome to Winter' will run over three days from July 2 to 4.08 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own councilCouncil staff reject the claims the Mayor was denied one-on-one training.08 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandVaccine rollout in Otago called 'a shambles'Some receive multiple appointments while other frontline staff had not been contacted.08 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sightAkaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM's Dunedin visit thwarted by fogThe fog has affected several flights in and out of the airport this morning.07 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandGang enforcer will do his time for bashing prospectHirini Te Runa's early release has been cancelled after he "conditioned" a cellmate.07 Apr 06:16 PM
New ZealandExperts predict when to expect expanded NZ travel bubbleWhile there was confidence the vaccine reduced transmission, further data was required.07 Apr 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Real quirky one': Teens abandon makeshift BBQ causing fire at churchThe teens were cooking sausages but fled at the first sign of trouble.07 Apr 12:00 AM
SportWatch: Miracle try leaves rugby world in stitchesA try from an Otago club rugby game has stunned the internet, but was it legal?06 Apr 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessYoung jeweller started at 8, now the PM wears her earringsMentors helped jeweller Twilight Edwards make earrings now worn by the Prime Minister.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTravel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'06 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Complete cretins': Queenstown mayor hits out at disorderly behaviourA video shows hundreds of people flooding into Queenstown mall at midnight.05 Apr 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentTeenage contractor employed his first staff at the age of 12Businessman Johnny O'Neill started his first venture at just 10.04 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandGreat Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbitsThe message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.04 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandBoating tragedy: Lifeless toddler pulled from beneath vesselPraise for surfers who continued CPR on the beach until rescue helicopter arrived.04 Apr 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessJunior-preneur series: Why children can be taught entrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship can be taught and although never too late, its best started in childhood.04 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandTimaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than RarotongaParts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.04 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandWatch: Easter chaos in Queenstown after bars close at midnightPeople could be seen climbing trees and damaging lampposts.03 Apr 09:57 PM
New ZealandEx-Mob member found with guns says he's left gang life behindBoycee Karetu told the court he was holding on to the weapons for friends.02 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandComplaints made against two Wānaka supermarkets for flouting Easter trading rulesFoodstuffs South Island defends decision to keep the stores open.02 Apr 01:23 AM
BusinessDeveloper who owes $1m to contractors selling luxury apartments"We bent over backwards to help him," one creditor says.01 Apr 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Best kind of surprise': Tuatara hatching caught on cameraIt was meant to be a routine inspection of the nest — but it led to a memorable surprise.01 Apr 06:43 PM
Travel'A lot of competition': Queenstown accommodation for less than $20 a nightThe NZ Hostel Association says prices are down about 50 per cent.31 Mar 11:31 PM
New ZealandRampage at Dunedin council: Death threats alleged against judge, lawyerWhen declined bail, the man erupted, making a derogatory comment about the judge.31 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandSalvation: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened - hardest hit regions getting priorityThe fund was established in 2017 and last allocated money in 2019.31 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandPower bills set to rise in SouthAurora is trying to recoup costs for planned infrastructure upgrades.30 Mar 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Gone in an instant': Truck driver to pay $15k after killing friendThe driver reversed over his mate at a truck stop in October 2019.30 Mar 05:29 PM
New Zealand'I thought a bomb had gone off': Man arrested after City Council rampageWitnesses have described the moments a man went on a rampage at the Dunedin City Council.30 Mar 12:55 AM
New Zealand30m down: Dog freed after four-hour mine shaft ordealEmergency services were called to the mine in the Blue Spur region last night.29 Mar 07:53 PM
New ZealandBattery explosion cause of Wanaka house fireThe fire broke out shortly before 4am on Otago Anniversary Day.29 Mar 06:45 PM
