'Gigafactory' Tesla plant proposed for Tiwai
Massive Southland plant could generate 8000 jobs and inwards investment of $6.9b.
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Snow for South tonight, heavy rain, strong wind in store elsewhere
Snow could fall to 300m in Dunedin this evening, strong winds affect lower North Island.
Settled weekend for most, with late dusting of snow
There's more good news for skiers and snowboarders.
Revealed: How far Meridian was prepared to go to keep its biggest customer
"We felt that it was a pretty compelling package," Meridian CEO says.
Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
Power company shares trade sharply lower on smelter closure plan
New Zealand's power generators were hit hard by Tiwai's closure.
Closing Tiwai Pt could push up power prices for everyone - Contact
Shifting excess power north means transmission charges could climb.
School's out, so expect rain, wind and snow for the holidays
If you've planned a school holiday road trip it might be foiled by the weather.
Recidivist rapist, child killer still too dangerous for release after 28 years behind bars
Davis has been denied parole a number of times.
Lockdown tragedy: Mother battling cancer loses daughter, 11, to leukaemia
The mother was receiving chemo when her daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia in lockdown.
Cold snap turns to heavy rain, warnings issued
Western parts of the country are in for some decent rain from Sunday.
Dunedin Mayor calls National MP's comments 'racist'
Housing Minister Megan Woods also accused the MP of "scaremongering" and "being racist."
Stop-sign ignored: Grieving daughter tells killer driver: 'You took my mum away from me'
'I should have hugged her tighter the last time I saw her.'
Officer describes 'horror' at realising offender had keys to police car
The dramatic incident happened when an officer left the police car keys in the ignition.
Hard work results in release
A Dunedin man has been released on parole after he 'impressed' the Parole Board.
Killer babysitter: A broken mum's heartbreak - 'I let him down'
Hunter's schoolteacher mother speaks about her heartbreak, grief, guilt and anger.
9yo murdered by teen babysitter: Killer texted mum during evening
Boy, 9, was stabbed to death on his bedroom floor and found by his mother.
Babysitter murder: Teen who killed boy, 9, gets day in court
Chilling text after 9-year-old murdered: 'What would you do if I killed someone?'
Little warrior: Boy celebrates miracle milestone
Mum remembers the horror of being told her precious baby boy had just 12 hours to live.
Crash victim's missing motorcycle found in river
The Harley Davidson belonged to Russel Blackford, who was killed in a crash in 2018.
One dead, one injured in Southland farm accident
One person has died in an accident involving a tractor on a rural property in Glenham.
Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating
Forestry block murder: Police seek mystery caller to Crimestoppers
An unknown caller to Crimestoppers may have information police need in Dale Watene case.
Grieving father seeks return of missing Harley to 'keep in memory of his son'
Russell Blackford was killed in a motorcycle crash two years ago.
Your weather: Brrrrr, cold start but fine skies set for rugby
Much of the Central North Island and South Island woke to frosts this morning.
Released: Man jailed for rape, murder of elderly woman granted parole
A man who murdered his elderly neighbour in Invercargill has been granted parole.
Dig out the winter woollies: Monster cold snap on its way
Fine and sunny skies will darken from Thursday, with plummeting temperatures expected.
Grieving family asked for feedback after newborn baby dies
Commission finds multiple errors leading to the death, and continued afterwards.
Orange you going to eat those? Carrots turn NZ road bright orange
Cloudy with a chance of carrots - drivers couldn't believe their eyes.
Coroner: Pregnant mum died after drinking 2L of Coke and up to 1L of energy drinks a day
Amy Louise Thorpe died of an epileptic seizure at her Invercargill home in 2018.
Meet the Kiwi who cleans hospital for Covid-19 patients in London
While Megan Robson doesn't think she's a hero, all of her friends in London think she is.
Family's 13-month wait for son's autism assessment 'not acceptable'
Josie Dyer from Wyndham had to wait 13 months to talk to a psychologist.
Sacked worker wins $20,000 from convenience store boss
The Employment Relations Authority found the worker was unjustifiably dismissed.
Police find body believed to be missing Southland man
The body was found in a forestry block, west of Invercargill.