Drizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in temps
Polar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.
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Former Silver Ferns are coaching the next generation at the National School Champs.
'Irreplaceable void': Three young victims of triple-fatal Marlborough crash named
Five people were in the car and two were able to get out safely, but three were killed.
Coroner probes gun licence process for Christchurch terrorist
The inquest into the March 15 mosque attacks continues with gun licence evidence.
Man charged with murder after woman's body found at Christchurch house
Emergency services were called to a home on Mount Pleasant Rd at 5pm yesterday.
Missing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weather
A lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.
'No simple answer': Student party crush tragedy sparks safety calls
Coroner makes safety recommendations five years after Sophia Crestani's death.
Council urged to fix drains after Dunedin homes flood again
Water-affected residents fear future insurance costs.
'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifeline
Rānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.
‘Mum’s home stolen’: Man charged after disappearance of tiny home
A 40-year-old is due to appear in court charged with burglary.
Second person dies in hospital after Canterbury crash
One person died at the scene, a person travelling with them died in hospital a day later.
‘Beautiful soul’ one of three teens killed in Marlborough crash
The car had five occupants, and two escaped following the crash.
Editorial: Otago floods a sign of things to come
OPINION: Dunedin locals showed the power of resilience and compassion.
Keeping it in the family: Why the Paula Ryan brand will live on
Paula Ryan has faced some major setbacks in her career but still comes up smiling.
Three bodies recovered by police divers after car crashes into Marlborough river
The car had five occupants, and two escaped following the crash.
Dunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damage
Flooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.
Man critically injured after one-punch attack in Christchurch
The victim was unconscious and in critical condition when police found him.
Dunedin remains under State of Emergency, residents asked to stay off roads
Houses were flooded and residents forced to evacuate.
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.
'My clients were very hungry': Frustration over motorists ignoring warnings after bus stuck in Otago flood
Crews had to rescue a 13-seater bus stranded in flood water near Clutha.
'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.'
South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
'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.
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‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
'Super dumb': Kayakers take on roaring Dunedin Water of Leith rivers
One person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.
Housing, sexuality, income - what latest Census shows about how Kiwis live
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
Weather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h gales
MetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.
'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.
Changing of the guard at Ngāi Tahu Holdings
Warwick Tauwhare-George to chair Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Limit.