New ZealandOamaru whitebaiter and father of 2-year-old diesOamaru whitebaiter Craig Andrew died after being swept out to sea last month.01 Nov 10:29 PM
New ZealandCharity trail bike death, man namedLindsay Roy, 52, was a drainage contractor and father to two teenagers.01 Nov 05:31 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Community mourns man killed in school fundraiserTwo other riders had to be airlifted to hospital due to the remoteness of the area.01 Nov 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Husband, father, colleague, friend': Organisers mourn man killed in school fundraiserPoor cellphone coverage hampered information from the crash sites.01 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandDunedin bucks benefit trendNew Zealanders accessing benefits has grown markedly since last year, except in Dunedin.31 Oct 11:21 PM
Entertainment'Ghoulish': Why David Bain won't watch Black Hands TV dramaLong-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.31 Oct 01:49 AM
New ZealandThieving bar manager escapes conviction 'to help future job prospects'A former bar manager appeared in court for stealing from the safe of Velvet Burger.30 Oct 11:56 PM
New Zealand'You're the scum of the Earth' - victims give abuser scathing send-off in courtAlan Bell's three victims gave harrowing evidence at his sentencing hearing in Dunedin.30 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandMan shocked to see his face in aggravated robbery lineupHis face was being used on an aggravated robbery course but he's never been done for it.30 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandNZDF divers dropped in for Antarctica ice surveyKiwi crew bracing for extreme cold.29 Oct 09:17 PM
Black FernsBlack Fern avoids drink driving conviction to boost RWC chancesThe competition is being held on home soil29 Oct 05:08 PM
TravelGO NZ: From the high country to the coastWhat better place to take a week-long adventure than on the roads of Otago?29 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandAOS illegally entered home, watchdog findsAOS did not have reasonable grounds to enter a South Otago home, says watchdog.29 Oct 12:52 AM
New ZealandMan in police pursuit crash was door-knocker with swastika face tattoo, police sayThe man had reportedly been knocking on household doors saying he was 'fundraising'.28 Oct 04:05 AM
New Zealand'What you'd expect from a 4-year-old': Councillor blasted over bad behaviourLee Vandervis says he doesn't need help with anger management. His colleagues disagree.27 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandNomads fatal gang stabbing: 'I'm not going to hurt you'A 'hiding' was ordered for Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey who owed a drug debt.27 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandStudent's fatal overdose: Medsafe to consider paracetamol sale restrictionsCoroner wants tighter sales restrictions on sales of the painkiller.26 Oct 05:02 PM
TravelPower Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of historyFrom Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and strong winds to lash South IslandSevere weather warning in place as front forecast to move from southwest this afternoon.24 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandShearer jailed for cruelty to lamb following fatal bashingChristopher Tredinnick struck the lamb when shearing comb broke while he was shearing it.23 Oct 06:11 PM
RugbyBonus point win for OtagoNorthland embarrassed by Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup match in Dunedin.23 Oct 07:50 AM
New ZealandFamily indebted to unknown man who called 111 after accidentWhitebaiter plucked from sea by rescue helicopter but suffers heart attack during flight.22 Oct 05:56 PM
PoliticsCouncillor investigated after 'tirade' at deputy mayor'The behaviour was abusive, aggressive and lacked all courtesy', investigator finds.22 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandDunedin repeat sex offender refused parole until 'deviancy' properly treatedDunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars21 Oct 10:10 PM
New ZealandShips docked in Otago linked to firm that flew in crewTwo ships in Otago Harbour are linked to the company that delivered the infected seamen.21 Oct 12:13 AM
New ZealandChild hit by car near Queenstown schoolThe child was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.20 Oct 09:28 PM
New ZealandWoman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 yearsShe also sent him a key to her home via courier.20 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandBunny boom: 'Millions upon millions' of rabbitsUnrestrained breeding wreaks havoc on grazing farmland, marae grounds and gardens.20 Oct 05:50 PM
New ZealandDrought fears for South Canterbury farmersNIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct may set up southern baseAll members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
New ZealandWoman seen 'swigging wine' behind the wheel denies charges in courtThe woman was on a zero-alcohol restriction at the time she was stopped by police.17 Oct 12:49 AM