KiwiRail unveils new state-of-the-art, low emission trains
A total of 66 new locomotives are being built to update the old fleet.
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'Incredibly Auckland-centric': Bid to scrap licensing trust 'monopolies' slammed as misguided
Act MP proposed a member’s bill to abolish the remaining alcohol licensing trusts.
Christchurch wildlife park buys International Antarctic Centre
The family-owned company aims to help boost the tourism sector.
Police appeal for help to find Christchurch teen missing for four days
Kaden has been missing since Saturday afternoon.
More than 600 Kiwis took their own lives last year, new data shows
The overall rate per 100,000, on the other hand, remains unchanged.
Opposition to alcohol licence for charity fundraiser supporting suicide prevention
Police and a licensing inspector have raised concerns.
From Larnach Castle to Castle St: Dunedin's Monopoly board rolls out
Dunedin residents voted on landmarks to be included on the board.
'Heroes up close': Lessons the All Blacks could learn from the Kiwis
International rugby league hit Christchurch and left nobody disappointed.
Queenstown’s mini-boom - ‘no one NEEDS to buy a $10m property’
Surge in listings in New Zealand's most expensive housing market.
Site of deadly boarding house blaze for sale
Rubble left over from Dunedin inferno can be seen in listing photos.
World-first study reveals mental toll of March 15 mosque terror attacks
More than 60% of the survivors suffered from mental health conditions.
Watch: Video appears to show Yanfei Bao's accused killer buying spade on day she vanished
The man made a digging motion and appeared to have stains on his clothing.
'Trailblazing' - first private business wins building consenting accreditation
Able to process building consent applications and inspect buildings during construction.
Four taken to hospital after serious crash in Southland
The crash involved two vehicles, police say.
Nissan that matched description of Yanfei Bao's car was 'weaving' over the road
The car was spotted weaving all over the road in the same area police found Yanfei Bao.
Dramatic house blaze being treated as suspicious, police say
A scene examination was completed at the St Martins property this morning.
Mt Hutt skifield not ruling out reopening after weekend snow
Canterbury skifield has closed, but got almost a metre of snow over the long weekend.
Otago man first in NZ to be jailed for 3D printing firearms
Matthew Bryan McLaren, 31, was jailed for 26 months.
Photos show scale of slips, flooding following storm
The region has been battered by heavy rain over the long weekend.
Emergency services respond to Christchurch house fire
Nobody is believed to be inside the property.
'The barbecue savant': Inside the world of New Zealand's competitive BBQ circuit
Competitive BBQ is surging in popularity in NZ - and we already have a world champ.
Couple use their Auckland deposit to buy house in Gore mortgage-free
North Islanders are heading to Southland towns to ditch the debt.
Tauranga marine precinct sale ‘unconscionable’, meeting told
The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.
'No room for complacency': More rain, wind and chilly days forecast
Holidaymakers are urged to drive to the conditions this long weekend.
'Lecherous behaviour': Porn addiction leads to jail for farmer with child sex abuse videos
Matthew Harry Drummond is now behind bars for more than two years.
Christchurch hopes for NRL expansion team put on ice
Hopes crushed after two South Island bids received letters from NRL bosses.
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Victim told friend she was being chased by man she rejected
The real estate agent was last seen heading to show a house to a prospective client.
Watch: Canadian news anchor's hilarious attempt to say name of NZ town
Newsreader stumbles over Dunedin Airport’s name after its hug rule goes viral.
Regional councillor denies grandstanding claim after meeting removal
Allan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'
Hokitika boy’s harrowing burn injuries lead to WorkSafe charges against organisation
The 9-year-old-boy suffered severe burns in November last year.
Murder-accused appears in court; Christchurch victim can now be named
Police confirmed the pair knew each other.
Body in the boot homicide: Accused will stand trial in 2026
Richard Leman was found dead inside parked car at abandoned house.
Racing: Cambridge trainer planning for late dash
Stephen Marsh: 'I can see my fillies sitting just in behind them and charging late.'
Unexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producer
Ngai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.