New ZealandSchool holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rushSchool hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.22 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
OpinionInvercargill's 'Banksy' may escape convictionThe man, dubbed Invercargill's answer to Banksy, has been accused of wilful damage.19 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandWarm temperatures then wild weather to hit South IslandParts of the South Island will reach 25C.18 Sep 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Inspirational': Drink driver becomes 'poster boy' for programmeJonty Simi Waddell was four times the legal limit when he crashed his car into a house.17 Sep 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEVs, fast food and a supermarket - the new stores coming to WestgateA multimillion-dollar collection of new fast-food stores is opening near Costco Fuel.13 Sep 11:13 PM
SportRugby: Southland Boys’ victory parade cancelledA blustery and wet forecast had put a dampener on the planned celebrations.12 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandSeven people charged in Gore raids, police seize guns and drugsGore police executed 19 search warrants.12 Sep 12:12 AM
New ZealandGore council cans review of Ben Bell-Steve Parry feud, hopes to ‘move forward’The Gore District Council canned its review, saying it would just bring up old dramas.11 Sep 04:05 AM
New ZealandWānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'07 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandInvercargill fire: 10-year-old severely burned, couple loses home and businessThe blaze sparked in the child's bedroom; family said he was dragged out of the inferno.06 Sep 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFirst XV wrap: Southern battlers earn ‘gobsmacking’ national titleAll the action from the latest round of schoolboy rugby across New Zealand.04 Sep 08:10 PM
NPCSouthland Boys' win national First XV titleThe Southland schoolboys also snaffled the Moascar Cup off Westlake.03 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandWeather: Cooler and wetter weekend in storeA series of fronts is headed up the country.25 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandToddler death: Dad sees nothing positive in police decision to review investigationPaul Jones said looking into the investigation is not going to fix anything.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLachie Jones tragedy: Police admit missing steps probing toddler’s mysterious deathThe 3-year-old was found face up in a small town’s oxidation pond 1.2km from home.24 Aug 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careHow many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSkoda or Skuba? New photos show police car washed up by Invercargill tidePolice said an officer was 'carrying out duties in the area' when the car got stuck.22 Aug 06:57 AM
New ZealandRainy days no more: Sun returns for last week of winterAn infrequent visitor has popped by Auckland today - the sun. But will it stick around?22 Aug 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCHow your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this seasonAn analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.21 Aug 05:33 AM
New Zealand900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farmRobert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.21 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandPolice officer’s ride ends in the tideA police car got stuck in the sand at a beach in Invercargill.19 Aug 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCNPC rugby: The best and worst of round 2Tim Brightwell tunes in for the highs and lows from the latest round of the NPC16 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandDistressing footage of sheep struggling in mudMPI seeking location of mucky farm to conduct a site inspection.16 Aug 06:40 PM
New Zealand'I want to go to jail': Death threats and assault get offender locked upGerald Davis has been sentenced to 14 months' jail for the assault.10 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandWeather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showersMetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.08 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandPower poles drop ‘like dominoes’It's thought a vehicle hit one of the poles, which fell and dragged the two others down.07 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandPhotos show heavy snowfall, apline roads closed in southSouthern regions in for more snow, and strong winds of up to 130km/h are forecast.01 Aug 02:10 AM
New Zealand'You have taken my joy': Man who killed baby girl sentenced to jailDaniel Wallis admitted killing 5-month-old Hope Elizabeth Wallis McFall-Schultz in 2022.01 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nearsMetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.31 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandThief jailed for 'impulsive and directionless' offendingA Southland man is responsible for a spike in burglaries from August 2021 to June 2022.25 Jul 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Serious failures': Radiologist misdiagnosed cancer, still worksA male radiologist who failed to identify cancer in a scan still works in Southland.25 Jul 01:09 AM
New Zealand'The weather is going to go downhill': Northland and Auckland in firing lineHeavy rain to hit top of the north from Thursday evening, and there's snow down south.17 Jul 10:42 PM
