Peter Jackson joins other cashed-up celebs donating multi-millions to revive dodo bird
The Lord of the Rings director donated $10 million to the cause.
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Elite high school’s new $16m gym — and the old boy who backed it
Is this New Zealand's best school gym? The newest facility in our oldest private school.
'Scary night': Dunedin residents say flood like nothing they've seen before
'Devastating' and 'chaotic' are how people are describing the situation today.
In pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declared
MetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.
'Wettest day in a century': How does Dunedin match up with other weather events?
Dunedin's 'wettest day in a century' – but how does it compare with other flooding events?
Otago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought in
Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.
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Dunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergency
Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.
One dead, two critically injured in serious crash near Christchurch
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Old West Coast Rd in Kirwee, Selwyn overnight.
Evacuated residents flee flooded homes overnight, damage still unknown
‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'
'Threat to life': What you need to know about Otago's red heavy rain warning
It is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.
Housing, sexuality, income - what latest Census shows about how Kiwis live
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
Is Christchurch now the coolest place in Aotearoa?
Creatives and community leaders believe Christchurch is enjoying a cultural renaissance.
Screwed up notes and shredded paper: The clues that lead a counterfeit cash op being busted
Now a judge has described one of the women involved as a menace to the community.
'Nothing short of a miracle': Snorkelling victim had turned life around, dedicated family man
Paora Poihipi was doing what he loved before he tragically died.
The Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal: Former mayor honoured by airport
Terminal named in former mayor's honour at private ceremony today.
Dunedin Hospital: Why does it cost so much?
Infrastructure NZ calls for better management of large projects like Dunedin Hospital.
Former Wallabies playmaker in talks with Crusaders
The Crusaders look to have found a short-term solution to their issues at first five.
'I want to be F1 world champion': Meet the Kiwi teen tipped as the next Liam Lawson
A teen driver is set on F1, top school ballers battle it out, Light Bears go flat.
Dunedin Hospital scaleback: Nurses issue warning to Government
People will die if plans to scale back are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says.
Drunk women not 'asking for trouble': Rape trial judge debunks 'common misconceptions'
Judge in serial rape trial addresses 'common misconceptions' around sex crimes.
Woman attacked sleeping friend for allegedly flirting with her boyfriend
Natasha Birchfield dragged the victim out of bed by the hair, then bit her arm and eyelid.
Sir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcare
OPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.
'He is an animal': Ex-partner of now convicted serial rapist speaks
The woman says John Hope Muchirahondo just 'took what he wanted'.
Opinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southerners
OPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.
Downpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout October
A weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.
UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
Detective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigation
Inside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.
Calls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner’s property
Cats are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says.
Key documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be released
Locals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.
South Island towns lose power after helicopter strikes transmission lines
A crop-dusting helicopter caused a power outage in Lake Tekapo and Albury this morning.
Paraglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fall
Emergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.
Serial rapist found guilty of 17 charges after record jury deliberations
A jury has reached a decision on whether a Chch man is guilty of a raft of rapes.
Explained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closure
About 600 people could lose their jobs.
Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister
'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'