New ZealandGovernment rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional planThe change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.23 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandAmmunition disposal sparks Tekapo scrub fire – NZDFThe fire was contained at 6.30pm last night.22 Oct 09:57 PM
New ZealandRain to dampen Labour weekend for much of the country'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'22 Oct 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumLeagueStrong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in ChristchurchThe return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Queens city': Queenstown set to reach population milestoneNew figures out this week will show Queenstown is now a large urban area.20 Oct 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Mum and three daughters living out of suitcase after floodsKrystal Brens' home was severely damaged due to flooding and slips.15 Oct 12:56 AM
New Zealand‘A sobering moment’: Bee Lemonade admit giving 350 litres of free booze to student party a mistakeCompany founders accused of breaching the Sales and Supply of Alcohol Act.11 Oct 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Farmers are standing up against Fish & Game': Southland anglers face access cutsThe move comes amid 'deteriorating' relationships between farmers and Fish & Game.10 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandDunedin mayor hits the highway in ambulance to save new hospitalJules Radich is taking the Save Our Southern Hospital fight out on the road.09 Oct 08:50 PM
New Zealand'This protest crossed that line': Renowned University of Otago building damaged during pro-Palestine protestThe building was locked down as a precaution.09 Oct 04:24 AM
New ZealandPaul Doorn announced as Dunedin Venues Management new CEOPaul Doorn succeeds Terry Davies, who has served as CEO since March 2014.08 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandAuckland, Otago drop in world university rankingsNZ's top universities fall in new world rankings as sector group says there's work to do.08 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandKiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as TaurangaPeople were given a rare glimpse into the mechanics of the sun after the solar storm.08 Oct 05:25 PM
New Zealand'No simple answer': Student party crush tragedy sparks safety callsCoroner makes safety recommendations five years after Sophia Crestani's death.07 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil urged to fix drains after Dunedin homes flood againWater-affected residents fear future insurance costs.07 Oct 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Otago floods a sign of things to comeOPINION: Dunedin locals showed the power of resilience and compassion.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago flooding: State of emergency lifted in Dunedin, Clutha DistrictMany roads remain closed in flooded parts of Otago.06 Oct 03:10 AM
New Zealand'You can't stop the water': Families return to flooded homes in DunedinAs the flood waters recede, the clean up begins.05 Oct 05:19 AM
New ZealandDunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damageFlooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.05 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dunedin family tells of lucky escape as landslide destroys their property'Wall of mud' takes out garage and several vehicles.05 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandDunedin remains under State of Emergency, residents asked to stay off roadsHouses were flooded and residents forced to evacuate.04 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandOtago flooding: How to clean your home after a delugeHundreds of Dunedin residents will soon return to water-damaged homes.04 Oct 09:29 PM
New ZealandDunedin flood payments: How much you can get - and what it will coverPayments are available to anyone affected by flooding in the Dunedin City Council area.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My clients were very hungry': Frustration over motorists ignoring warnings after bus stuck in Otago floodCrews had to rescue a 13-seater bus stranded in flood water near Clutha.04 Oct 05:18 AM
New Zealand'Scary night': Dunedin residents say flood like nothing they've seen before'Devastating' and 'chaotic' are how people are describing the situation today.04 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declaredMetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.04 Oct 03:16 AM
New Zealand'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?04 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveNew ZealandDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandEvacuated residents flee flooded homes overnight, damage still unknown‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'03 Oct 07:59 PM
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
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 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
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
