New Zealand83yo 'treated so badly': Hospital neglect - 'mum didn't have to die like that'Damning report reveals Nancye MacKenzie fell over at hospital and died five hours later.01 Sep 07:17 PM
New Zealand'Up to voters': Invercargill MP supports embattled mayorPenny Simmonds is showing support for embattled mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt.01 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt reviews television documentary about his lifeInvercargill mayor is centre of TVNZ story about his early life and tumultuous ninth term.31 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandCountdown to McDonald's, barista-made coffee and takeawaysPrepare for drive-through, click and collect and deliveries.31 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandLockdown breakers: Woman calls cops for ride into town after drinkingThe woman called police multiple times and wasn't making much sense.29 Aug 11:28 PM
New Zealand'We might have a problem': Southland man receives second vaccination too soonThe nurses were very concerned but there was nothing they could do about it, he says.27 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandWater tragedy: People warned to stick to lockdown rules after freediver diesThere are hints police water patrols may be revived if the lockdown is extended.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo cases may not be enough for alert level change in South Island - HipkinsNinety people documented as close contacts are isolating in the Southern DHB area.25 Aug 09:34 PM
New Zealand'You are kind of punished': Woman stuck in North Island after waiting for testThe woman was attending her mother's funeral in Auckland when the lockdown was announced.25 Aug 08:16 PM
BusinessSouth Island businesses want clarity over lockdown durationBusinesses in the lower South Island are calling for greater certainty.24 Aug 07:07 AM
New ZealandSir Tim email saga: $10,000 approved to review electronic policiesSir Tim voted against the review as he said he did not trust the system in place.24 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandAustralian gang could be establishing in southThe gang has a long-standing rivalry with the Mongols.19 Aug 08:09 PM
New ZealandFarmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental changeNew regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.17 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandShadbolt email intercept was wrong - CEOA review will be carried out into the sharing of the contents of the email.17 Aug 08:23 PM
New ZealandCouncil may have broken law by accessing Shadbolt's emails: lawyerCouncil's chief executive has acknowledged she was wrong to share the contents of email.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandShadbolt's email accessed, used against him at council meeting'Yes I'm concerned about my privacy, I feel like it's been violated,' mayor says.16 Aug 07:51 AM
New Zealand'Please don't trash it': Bob Harvey on Tim Shadbolt's 'hoarding'Bob Harvey pleads with Invercargill council to treat Tim Shadbolt's history with respect.12 Aug 05:55 AM
New Zealand'Invercargill is burning': Expert weighs in on unfolding council sagaA local government expert is calling on ministerial intervention for the council.12 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandSouthern DHB more than 20,000 vaccinations behind scheduleThe board is adamant the vaccine rollout is going well.11 Aug 07:03 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecastGusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.11 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandTipping point: 'Traumatised' Tim Shadbolt claims workplace bullyingEmbattled Invercargill Mayor says he is being bullied behind closed doors at council.11 Aug 08:23 AM
New ZealandMan who filmed 18yo employee in shower gets permanent name suppressionThe victim's family say they're disgusted by the sentence and fear the man will reoffend.11 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt claims to be target of 'vote of no confidence'Shadbolt left a meeting today convinced councillors had launched a vote against him.10 Aug 07:38 AM
New ZealandCouncil confirm 'hoarder' Tim Shadbolt uses its buildings for personal storageThe items, and their general whereabouts, have been confirmed by deputy mayor Nobby Clark.10 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandSouthland farmer accused of draining wetlandA Southland farmer already in mediation over land clearing is now under investigation.09 Aug 07:59 PM
New ZealandSnow could dust South Island cities this weekendAnd don't forget to rug up for the rugby in Auckland tonight.07 Aug 12:08 AM
New ZealandEllesse Andrews' proud family: 'It was amazing, ants-in-your-pants stuff'The "inspirational" Olympian started competing at the age of 16.06 Aug 08:06 PM
New ZealandWild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the countryThunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHearing reveals toxic drinking culture in small Southland townProposed new bottle store in Riverton did not pass the hearing process.06 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-infected mariners moved to community quarantine in SouthlandHealth officials say they're "aware of some anxiety" but every precaution is being taken.06 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the southThunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.05 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandIntensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its useReport shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.04 Aug 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwideSnow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.04 Aug 08:59 PM
New ZealandNine dead who had RSV - including six in AucklandNo infected children succumbed; RSV may not have been cause of deaths, says ADHB.04 Aug 07:30 AM