New Zealand'Threat to life': What you need to know about Otago's red heavy rain warningIt is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.03 Oct 07:21 AM
LiveNew Zealand‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
New Zealand'Super dumb': Kayakers take on roaring Dunedin Water of Leith riversOne person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.03 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandHousing, sexuality, income - what latest Census shows about how Kiwis liveStats NZ has released the first round of data.02 Oct 10:28 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h galesMetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.02 Oct 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Nothing short of a miracle': Snorkelling victim had turned life around, dedicated family manPaora Poihipi was doing what he loved before he tragically died.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal: Former mayor honoured by airportTerminal named in former mayor's honour at private ceremony today.02 Oct 01:30 AM
KahuChanging of the guard at Ngāi Tahu HoldingsWarwick Tauwhare-George to chair Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Limit.01 Oct 08:18 PM
BusinessDunedin Hospital: Why does it cost so much?Infrastructure NZ calls for better management of large projects like Dunedin Hospital.01 Oct 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumMotorsport'I want to be F1 world champion': Meet the Kiwi teen tipped as the next Liam LawsonA teen driver is set on F1, top school ballers battle it out, Light Bears go flat.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Hospital scaleback: Nurses issue warning to GovernmentPeople will die if plans to scale back are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says.01 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandDrunk women not 'asking for trouble': Rape trial judge debunks 'common misconceptions'Judge in serial rape trial addresses 'common misconceptions' around sex crimes.01 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcareOPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.30 Sep 10:55 PM
New Zealand'He is an animal': Ex-partner of now convicted serial rapist speaksThe woman says John Hope Muchirahondo just 'took what he wanted'.30 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southernersOPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.30 Sep 07:05 PM
New ZealandDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Massive plumes of smoke fill sky as fire crews battle large Nelson fireCrews arrived at the blaze in the Nelson suburb of Richmond around 6pm.30 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandDetective's 'worst-case scenario': Serial rapist allegedly assaulted teen while under police investigationInside the police case that brought down a 'vile' serial rapist.30 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandKey documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be releasedLocals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.30 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandSouth Island towns lose power after helicopter strikes transmission linesA crop-dusting helicopter caused a power outage in Lake Tekapo and Albury this morning.30 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandParaglider flown to hospital after being critically hurt in fallEmergency services rushed to scene after reports of fall from height.30 Sep 12:49 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist found guilty of 17 charges after record jury deliberationsA jury has reached a decision on whether a Chch man is guilty of a raft of rapes.30 Sep 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Bad start for holidays': Days of rain from midweek, MetService issues first warningsMonth's worth of rain to drench Bay of Plenty; snow forecast for south.29 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandMan's body found after drifting boat reported in MarlboroughThe man's body was found in the water a short time after first responders arrived.29 Sep 06:22 AM
New ZealandFive hurt in Canterbury road crash; two helicopters fly injured to hospitalHato Hone St John said five people were taken to hospital via road and helicopter.28 Sep 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt: How the voters fell out of love with the political heavyweightBen Tomsett speaks to old friends and political allies on a remarkable career.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny start across country to holiday week but rain, snow snap loomsMake the most of the fine weather ahead of the next stormy spell to hit midweek.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSnorkeller reported missing off Kaikōura coastPolice were first notified around 4:50pm.28 Sep 07:53 AM
New ZealandMultiple people injured after boat sinks in SouthlandTwo people are in a serious condition and a third person is moderately injured.28 Sep 12:57 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Special warning issued for snow enthusiasts after series of avalanchesTwo serious avalanches this week left one person buried and another dead in the south.27 Sep 08:37 PM
