Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
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Cosmetic giant Mecca coming to Dunedin as city upgrade continues apace
The store is planned to open on Dunedin's George St in the second half of this year.
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.
'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
Deluge hits - parts of NZ to be doused with 62 hours of rain
Orange weather warnings have the potential to be upgraded to Red.
NZ's most luxurious lodges, complete with heli-pads, butlers and infinity pools
Think NZ is all campgrounds and DOC huts? Think again. These are our most luxurious hotels
Drug dealer turned recycled goods dealer gets second chance
'I didn't want a criminal record - I just wanted a way out for my son.'
Watch: Speedway car catapults over safety fence, almost hits spectators
The streetstocks racer flew into the air but walked away unhurt.
Invercargill mayor calls public meeting over 'inappropriate' youth crime
Some youngsters feel "bulletproof", mayor says.
Supermarket rats: Two caught at store in five weeks since reopening
The store reopened on February 28 after weeks of closures due to an infestation.
Queenstown woes: Four eateries close in quick succession amid CBD rebuild
The adventure capital continues to bounce back from the Covid-19 global pandemic.
Two cars of drink-driving teens botch their attempts to flee Police
One of the two vehicles wound up crashed on its side, trapping an occupant.
Flushed undies cause big stink for Otago council
Repeated blocking of wastewater pump racks up costs for Central Otago District Council.
'Heartbreaking' crash in Cromwell kills one
The crash involved two trucks and a car, and happened near the Cromwell Gorge.
One dead following three vehicle crash near Cromwell, stretch of SH8 closed
The crash happened on State Highway 8 just before 7am.
Indigenous business spreading its wings
Pacific business is making strong alliances across Aotearoa.
Central Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risks
Following the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.
Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says
Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.
Person dies in North Otago single-vehicle crash
Emergency services responded to the crash about 9:30am.
Waitaki serious crash: Emergency services rushing to scene
Initial reports indicated that there are serious injuries.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
Time is now for Blues to ignite rivalry with Crusaders
With everything stacked in their favour, can the Blues stop their rot?
Review: A weekend at one of New Zealand's best baches
The luxury lodge overlooking Coronet Peak is the perfect setting for a family retreat.
'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group
“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."
Watch: Search on for NZ's 10th meteorite after crash landing in remote SI site
A search party has embarked on a hunt for a fresh meteorite after a fiery explosion.
Economic scoreboard: The region that 'smashed it' in the December quarter
Changes at the top, and big mover revealed.
Potty-mouthed non-students dominate Paddy's Day arrests
Of the seven people arrested for antics on St Patrick's day, only one was a student.
Top-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cutting
Prices drop in two big cities while one tourism hotspot keeps booming.
'He was a rock star': Farmer remembers Shrek the Sheep
Nearly two decades since the world fell in love with a woolly rock star.
Partying on MDMA and ketamine: Inside NZ's student drugs scene
As alcohol consumption drops, the use of drugs is on the rise.
Snow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zero
MetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.
Hamilton students in Highlanders Under 20s
Chosen from 37 players, the travelling squad underwent a tough four-week assembly period.
Flat initiations, live eel, burglaries, couch fires: Otago Uni proctor calls for culture change
There were 47 students referred for serious misconduct matters.
Fires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called in
The fires were reported just after midnight.