New ZealandOfficer describes 'horror' at realising offender had keys to police carThe dramatic incident happened when an officer left the police car keys in the ignition.01 Jul 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Scariest feeling ever': Teen watches as his body wastes awayPharmac won't fund a drug that could help a Gore teen stop his body from atrophy.01 Jul 09:39 PM
New ZealandOrange you going to eat those? Carrots turn NZ road bright orangeCloudy with a chance of carrots - drivers couldn't believe their eyes.04 Jun 05:03 AM
New ZealandCouncil charged over wastewater pond deathCouncil considering its options after being charged over death of three-year-old.10 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandGore mayor puts heat on mining company to remove toxic wasteGore mayor is putting pressure on Rio Tinto to remove dangerous waste from Southland site.15 Feb 05:59 AM
New ZealandFears growing for missing Southland tramperStephanie Simpson has not been seen or heard of since Friday.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I can't see us living here again': Gore families return to flood-ravaged homesLuke Howden and his partner escaped the waters with just photos and their dog Scruffy.07 Feb 12:36 AM
New ZealandPanic gives way to reality in flooding aftermathAs water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.06 Feb 05:43 PM
New ZealandWaterworld: The NZ regions left sodden and counting a huge costTotal costs for the clean up following the floods are expected to run into millions.06 Feb 04:44 PM
New ZealandSouthland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents sayCars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.06 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandFears of toxic gas clouds as flood waters threaten Southland chemical stashThe chemicals, stored at an old paper mill, sit right by the river.04 Feb 09:49 PM
New ZealandLive: Third Southland town told to flee floods, blocks of land under waterSome families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.04 Feb 08:28 PM
New ZealandHundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the SouthWhile some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.04 Feb 07:08 AM
New ZealandTwo rear-seat passengers killed in Southland crashDriver and a front-seat passenger transported to Dunedin and Invercargill for treatment.27 Jan 02:19 AM
New ZealandTwo killed, two injured after serious crash in GoreThe highway is closed after the single vehicle crash.26 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandGore woman looking for love used as 'money mule' by international crime syndicateReparation she was ordered to pay cancelled after she couldn't pay it back.08 Jan 09:35 PM
New ZealandNCEA maths exam mistake: MP calls for reviewNational Party calls for review of NCEA exam setting.24 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandSecond stolen police Glock foundPolice say investigation team worked "tirelessly".31 Oct 09:32 PM
New ZealandQuad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka ValleyEmergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.30 Oct 11:42 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in car crash in NelsonA person has been critically injured in a car crash in Nelson.15 Sep 07:57 PM
New ZealandHub birth heightens concernsBaby's fast arrival meant Southland primary unit couldn't be reached.15 Sep 05:25 PM
New ZealandGore council against gang patch banGore council keen to protect its burgeoning relationship with Mongrel Mob leader.09 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandGlock pistol missing after man who stole police car arrestedA police dog was involved in the arrest, and 'one or two people' were injured.16 Aug 05:28 AM
New ZealandSearch narrows for 'Gore's most wanted'Wanted man teased for his appearance as one pleads: "Leave Mr Tumnus alone".15 Aug 07:45 PM
New ZealandMan on the run after stealing police car and police pistolsPolice in Gore are hunting a man who rammed a police car and made off with pistols.14 Aug 08:34 PM
New ZealandAt $10k this pooch is in a league of his ownThe first thing he did was lift his leg on his new owner's gumboot.24 Jul 06:48 PM
New ZealandMan seriously injured after attack by three unknown menAt least three unknown assailants attacked him from behind as he was walking.13 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandArrest in relation to laser strikes on rescue helicopterEndangering transport carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment.12 Jun 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandFeeling sheepish? 300 ewes, rams not actually missing from farm after allAs far as crime stories go this one may be due to the silence of the lambs?26 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandMan who threatened to kill partner while she held newborn avoids jailMan sentenced to three months' community detention and nine months' supervision.23 May 12:57 AM
New ZealandTroubled cannabis event moves south after frantic search for venueA troubled cannabis event has had a last minute venue change.18 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandCar, fuel tanker collide on State Highway 1 in SouthlandOne lane of SH1 west of Edendale is blocked after the 5.06am crash.11 Apr 05:26 PM