SportIrishman's sailing race comes to end off NZAn Irishman's round the world solo sailing race has come to an abrupt end after his mast collapsed while 180 nautical miles south of New Zealand.04 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandFireworks display: More hit by debrisA pyrotechnics expert says industry will keep close tabs on investigation into how a Dunedin man suffered a severe eye injury during NY fireworks display.02 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessThe CSI firm of the food worldOritain chief executive Grant Cochrane shares his thoughts on the science being used to identify the origin of food.01 Jan 07:10 PM
New ZealandThursday the pick in changeable weekBay of Islands the place to be for summer sun today01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTightened Speight's caps are a painHundreds of social media users have lifted the lid on an issue affecting the Pride of the South.29 Dec 05:49 PM
New ZealandWeather: Drizzle clears for fine NYEA weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNikolas Delegat second in yacht raceA rich-lister's son who made headlines for punching a police officer unconscious has finished second in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.27 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandResidents on edge after fire breaks outFire crews remained on watch last night near the remains of a forest blaze near Dunedin.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLarge Dunedin blaze now containedThe fire on Signal Hill in Dunedin has been contained, but about 40 firefighters and three helicopters are continuing to fight the blaze.27 Dec 06:19 AM
EmploymentBus driver's $20k payout over $2 sackingA former Dunedin bus driver "wrongly branded as a thief and a fraudster" after being dismissed over a $2.90 fare has won nearly $20,000 in compensation.26 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestylePest makes good on catwalkA Dunedin designer making use of an ever-replenishing Otago resource will make her debut on the catwalk next year.26 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMichael's Kiwi gardener: 'It was a kick'News of George Michael's death shook the world. His former Kiwi gardener pays tribute to him.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Systemic failures' before death of kidsInvestigations into the officers who dealt with Edward Livingstone revealed ''systemic failures and issues'' among police before the tragic deaths of his two kids.26 Dec 03:01 AM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandChristmas day forecast to be mainly fineWet weather today will clear throughout the country making way for a mainly fine Christmas weekend.22 Dec 05:35 PM
New ZealandThe Xmas gnome-giver strikes againJo-Anne Ireland, from Alexandra, is not keen on the small garden-dwellers - but every year she gets a present from 'Santa'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh risk predator to live at prisonA serial sexual predator of young boys has finished a three-year jail term but will now have to live in a residence on prison grounds 22 Dec 04:16 AM
New ZealandOnly peaks can dwarf massive cruise shipIt's the biggest cruise ship to visit and likely the most valuable machine to call at New Zealand.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan I sit outside for Christmas lunch?What will the weather be doing on Sunday for Christmas?20 Dec 07:36 PM
BusinessCancelled cruise hits tour operatorA major Dunedin tourism operator says it may be time to reconsider turning away public bookings in favour of cruise ship passengers.20 Dec 07:11 PM
BusinessThird executive jumps Delta shipHalf of Delta's executive leadership team has jumped ship as fallout from the pole scandal continues to rock the Dunedin company.20 Dec 05:58 PM
New ZealandStore owners devastated at brazen jewellery heistThe owners of a small independent Mosgiel business have been traumatised by the theft of thousands of dollars worth of jewellery from the store.20 Dec 08:31 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandMega-cruise ship cancels Dunedin visitA bad weather forecast has scuppered the historic Dunedin visit of mega-cruise ship the Ovation of the Seas on Thursday.20 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandFamily violence stabbing in DunedinTwo family members have stabbed each other in Dunedin.18 Dec 08:52 AM
New ZealandSerious crash closes highway north of DunedinThree people were trapped after a two-car crash on Dunedin's Northern Motorway this afternoon.18 Dec 05:27 AM
New ZealandWatch: Motorway bridge taggers bustedRare footage of taggers operating in daylight in before being busted by police has emerged.15 Dec 08:52 AM
New ZealandDunedin Airport evacuates after false alarmA false alarm cleared the Dunedin Airport of staff and airline passengers this morning.14 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Milton vegetation fireFire crews are fighting a vegetation fire south of Dunedin this morning.14 Dec 05:34 PM
BusinessNew $240m landmark cheese plantA new $240 million mozzarella plant will be the single largest foodservice investment in the history of New Zealand's dairy industry.13 Dec 09:22 PM
TravelKia ora: PortobelloBeautiful Portobello has wildlife, great views and excellent coffee.13 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandPregnant woman stole from dying motherA pregnant woman who stole from her dying mother, burst into tears when she was told she would give birth behind bars.12 Dec 08:41 PM
New ZealandShorter sentence for dance party rapistA Christchurch man who committed a series of sexual offences, including rapes, at ''raves'' in several parts of the South Island has had his sentence reduced.09 Dec 02:46 AM