New ZealandDrizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in tempsPolar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.08 Oct 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNetball'Our next Silver Ferns': Netball's elite and their superstar coachesFormer Silver Ferns are coaching the next generation at the National School Champs.08 Oct 06:56 PM
New Zealand'Irreplaceable void': Three young victims of triple-fatal Marlborough crash namedFive people were in the car and two were able to get out safely, but three were killed.08 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandCoroner probes gun licence process for Christchurch terroristThe inquest into the March 15 mosque attacks continues with gun licence evidence.08 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman's body found at Christchurch houseEmergency services were called to a home on Mount Pleasant Rd at 5pm yesterday.08 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandMissing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weatherA lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.07 Oct 11:09 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
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Patient accommodation forced to turn away hundreds gets lifelineRānui House had to turn away 664 families last year because it was full.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Mum’s home stolen’: Man charged after disappearance of tiny homeA 40-year-old is due to appear in court charged with burglary.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies in hospital after Canterbury crashOne person died at the scene, a person travelling with them died in hospital a day later.07 Oct 03:05 AM
New Zealand‘Beautiful soul’ one of three teens killed in Marlborough crashThe car had five occupants, and two escaped following the crash.07 Oct 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Otago floods a sign of things to comeOPINION: Dunedin locals showed the power of resilience and compassion.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingKeeping it in the family: Why the Paula Ryan brand will live onPaula Ryan has faced some major setbacks in her career but still comes up smiling.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandThree bodies recovered by police divers after car crashes into Marlborough riverThe car had five occupants, and two escaped following the crash.06 Oct 02:42 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 ZealandMan critically injured after one-punch attack in ChristchurchThe victim was unconscious and in critical condition when police found him.04 Oct 11:20 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElite high school’s new $16m gym — and the old boy who backed itIs this New Zealand's best school gym? The newest facility in our oldest private school.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'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 ZealandOne dead, two critically injured in serious crash near ChristchurchEmergency services rushed to the scene on Old West Coast Rd in Kirwee, Selwyn overnight.03 Oct 08:24 PM
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 ZealandSouth Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 09:29 AM
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
LiveNew Zealand‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 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 ZealandHousing, sexuality, income - what latest Census shows about how Kiwis liveStats NZ has released the first round of data.02 Oct 10:28 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings across NZ: Severe thunderstorms, potential flash flooding and 80km/h galesMetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.02 Oct 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Nothing short of a miracle': Snorkelling victim had turned life around, dedicated family manPaora Poihipi was doing what he loved before he tragically died.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal: Former mayor honoured by airportTerminal named in former mayor's honour at private ceremony today.02 Oct 01:30 AM
KahuChanging of the guard at Ngāi Tahu HoldingsWarwick Tauwhare-George to chair Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation Limit.01 Oct 08:18 PM
