New Zealand$25.9m for Ngāi Tahu to help reduce number of young Māori in state careIn the last year, around 68 per cent of young people in Oranga Tamariki care were Māori.21 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelMarlborough Sounds: Off the beaten track in an expedition boatHow to visit NZ's eighth largest island and the northernmost island of the South Island.19 Oct 05:03 PM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declinedThe double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.18 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandTop Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on AucklandFind out how your town's vaccination rate compares.15 Oct 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Sobering': Seabed study flings mud at farmers and forestersRun-off from dairy farms and forestry blocks smothering Marlborough Sounds seabed.14 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland sex workers caught at Blenheim motel appear in courtTwo women have been charged with failing to comply with the current Health Order.14 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandAuckland sex workers caught at Blenheim motel, refuse to provide detailsTwo sex workers have been caught in Blenheim after leaving Auckland without exemptions.13 Oct 09:59 PM
New ZealandEfforts ramp up to attract workers to vineyardsChallenge of finding skilled staff has been intensified by Covid-19 border restrictions.13 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandBrrr!: Spring storm brings snow, gales across NZStrong wind warnings for South Island, Wellington and Wairarapa.12 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandSpring storm: Snow, thunderstorms and strong winds batter South IslandSnow has blanketed Tekapo with temperatures dropping to just 1C.11 Oct 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Abrupt change': Heavy rain, strong winds as cold front brings end to settled weatherThe front will move across the South Island today then onto the North Island tomorrow.10 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top TownThis city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.06 Oct 06:04 PM
New ZealandSouth Island leading the way in Covid vaccination despite zero casesTop six districts with the most fully vaccinated people all in the South Island.04 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: 'We worked really hard' - Kaikōura takes out top spot in Covid-19 vaccinationsAs of Wednesday, 55 per cent of its population has had both jabs.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusinesswoman flew from Auckland to Blenheim for property appraisalPolice have summonsed her to court for breaching Covid travel restrictions.01 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandTools from 1800's proof of small Maori settlement in Marlborough bayTools that have been found were dated to the late 1800's.30 Sep 10:09 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.29 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandBrrr: Spring frost for parts of the south, some places recording -4While the south is shivering, Kaitaia is revelling in 16C.14 Sep 07:01 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, NorthlandHeavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.10 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic recovery after Picton locomotive plunged into harbourKiwiRail says "limited" diesel leak contained and cleaned up.06 Sep 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWinemaker in legal spat over vineyard ownershipThe couple have already spent more than $1m on legal fees.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 358 contacts self isolating in South IslandThe majority of the contacts, 193, are in Canterbury.27 Aug 02:01 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: A soggy weekend is on its wayRain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.26 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandHeartbreak after funeral restrictions send grieving family homeMan left 'in limbo' after sudden lockdown stopped him from attending his mother's funeral.18 Aug 07:01 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Heavy snow warnings in the southThe heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.08 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandWild weather warning: Rain, 'gusty gales' to sweep the countryThunder and gales forecast, "pretty much everyone is getting rain" and there's snow, too.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the southThunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.05 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandChances of snowfall in south and north looking 'pretty good' - Metservice'There's quite a cold air mass in circulation,' Metservice says.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWintry weather set to replace warm spellWhanganui was 6C above its normal temperature for this time of year on Friday.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The cheapest and most expensive places to rent in NZThe average weekly rent in the cheapest region is $251.30 Jul 02:08 AM
BusinessRates jump by more than 10 per cent for some as land values soarLand values rose by about 25 per cent in Marlborough between 2017 and 2020.27 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandThunderbolts & lightning: Heavy rain, strong winds, storms possibleRocks Rd (SH6) near Nelson is closed after flooding caused by heavy waves.26 Jul 04:39 AM
TravelWhat makes Renwick remarkable?The town is in the heart of NZ's largest wine region – the Marlborough wine region.24 Jul 05:00 PM
