New ZealandHeavy traffic warning for returning holidaymakersWaka Kotahi NZTA has revealed where the worst traffic hotspots are predicted to be today.02 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandTrampers missing near Dunedin foundTwo trampers missing north of Dunedin have been found at a DoC hut02 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandFlooding strands 200, water contaminated, rain keeps battering parts of NZIt's going to be a wild day for parts of NZ and the South Island is in for battering.02 Jan 04:59 PM
New ZealandMore rain for parts of South Island drenched by yesterday's wild weatherParts of the South Island left sodden by yesterday's deluge are in for more rain today.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrampers missing near Dunedin - wild weather delays land searchTwo people have gone missing in the hills northwest of Dunedin.02 Jan 05:19 AM
New ZealandFlooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags readyThe South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.02 Jan 02:50 AM
New Zealand'2020 was terrible': Queenstown's adult industry strugglingKiwis are less willing to spend up large on adult services, operators say.02 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandSouth Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher groundRoads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.01 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandOne trapped after crash on Crown Range, road blockedThe two-vehicle crash happened about 2.40pm; motorists have been asked to avoid the area.01 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandTwo hurt in Otago crash, SH6 closed near GibbstonMotorists have been advised to delay their journey or take another route.01 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandThunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets inHow is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?31 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandCampervan rolls in NY Eve crash: Three people injuredEmergency services have rushed to the scene.31 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandNew Year weather warning: Heavy rain for parts of the southMetservice has issued a heavy rain watch for parts of the South Island.30 Dec 10:46 PM
New ZealandDHB fails to end use of outdated mental health practice223 mental health patients were placed in seclusion by the Southern District Health Board.30 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandWellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiologyThe epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.30 Dec 07:47 PM
New Zealand'A huge fright': Near drowning spurs call for care on waterA teenage girl nearly drowned while using inflatable floats on the Clutha River.30 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandPolice warn campers as heavy rain set to hit for New YearThree days of forecast heavy rain prompt police warning to holidaymakers.30 Dec 06:17 AM
New ZealandPair killed in Southland motorcycle crash namedEmergency services were called to the crash on the Riverton-Wallacetown Highway on Monday.29 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandEmergency services ask for vigilance at New Year events in the SouthPolice expect "a degree of mischief" but hope people make the right choices.29 Dec 08:11 PM
New Zealand'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the waterA surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.29 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandSold-out festival go-ahead was down to the wireOrganisers did not know until the morning of the event whether it would go ahead.29 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandI shouted out loudly: 'It's us!': Oamaru Lotto winners plan to make a difference"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."29 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball $18 million: North Otago family wins bigThe $18.25 million Powerball prize is the second-largest of 2020.29 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandNight on the GnTs, then crashing into a bushA Dunedin man knocked back five gin and tonics before crashing his BMW into three cars.29 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandFirst-time cherry spitter wins Cromwell competition"I just found out about [the competition] this morning and thought 'I know how to spit'."28 Dec 07:39 PM
New ZealandThe killer wave for surfers 100km from the seaAn industrial designer is trying to make the biggest standing wave in the world.28 Dec 07:19 PM
New ZealandQueenstown gyms feel the loss of international travellersExpiring work visas and a dearth of international tourists is taking a toll on gyms.28 Dec 07:02 PM
New ZealandPolice involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern districtIn a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.28 Dec 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Terrible tragedy': Search for diver takes emotional tollA 23-year-old man died while free-diving at a popular Catlins snorkelling spot on Sunday.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday road toll climbs to six after man and woman die in truck and motorcycle crashThe deaths bring the Christmas/New Year holiday road toll to six.28 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandConcern at Otago's 'devastating' road tollOne resident is calling for a road safety rethink after a "devastating" series of deaths.27 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandPowerball $18 million win: Small town abuzz after drawThe winning ticket was purchased from New World Waitaki, in Oamaru, North Otago.27 Dec 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealedKiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleVet with a festive name on call for Christmas"Animals don't choose when to get sick," says Clutha vet Marcus Yule.26 Dec 08:19 PM
