Findings show why Māori will likely have a significantly higher Covid-19 death rate.

'By 2040, we might be looking back at this as a normal winter.'

A man has been accused of encouraging reckless driving in a crash that killed Emma Bagley.

An 'aggressive' man who threatened to shoot police in Mosgiel will appear in court today.

It was only when Eric Hepi left the flat after 3 days that the woman could call 111.

'We are asking Aucklanders to continue to take their alert level restrictions with them.'

Convicted man has been allowed to work and live in central Dunedin.

The boss says he wanted to make sure the worker 'left safely' after a dispute.

Queenstown tech conference organiser says the event is not a "social gathering".

No properties or structures damaged as 400ha blaze burns out of control.

The pair leave behind four children aged between three and nine-years-old.

Man and woman died at the scene after their car careered down a bank into a deep ravine.

'If you can work at home, you should continue to do so for the next few weeks.'

"Those involved were known to each other," police say.

A man bashed his brother and a cop before crashing his car twice into the same car.

Serious two-vehicle crash closes road at Arrowtown.

Christian Brother allegedly assaulted boy at same school his brother assaulted many boys.

Caps on Maori and Pasifika admissions could have negative implications for decades.

Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.

Whitebait season begins today, many in the South will be playing catch-up.

You have a one in 38 million chance of winning says Dunedin statistician.

Even in lockdown the sun is set to shine and you can still go out to fish, walk or ride.

Queenstown and Otago businesses can't handle another setback from lockdown, say experts.

University of Otago has applied for consent to build a $12 million retreat for academics.

Otago Boys' High student Eli Ellison knew he found the perfect date to his school's ball.

Jury warned against judging morality of Tinder hook-ups in Dunedin date rape case.

Aussies can't come here, but their lows can.

A lightning strike aboard a flight this morning was akin to driving into a 'power pole'.

Flight stuck by lightning diverted to Christchurch Airport, passengers safe.

Restaurant staff and holidaying nurse are being praised for reviving heart attack victim.