New ZealandBluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta tripBlueBridge's Connemara has been out of service for nine days so far.30 Mar 05:52 AM
PremiumSportKing's reign: 66-year Maadi Cup wait over as Waikato Dio complete North Island doubleKing's College reclaimed the Maadi Cup for the first time since 1960.30 Mar 12:04 AM
PremiumSportMaadi Regatta power rankings: Who are the favourites for 2026?The annual pinnacle of the NZ secondary schools’ rowing calendar starts today.22 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandUrgent care closer to home for rural and remote communities'Geography shouldn’t be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need.'18 May 11:47 PM
SportWatch: Rowing NZ University ChampionshipsWatch the action as the nation's top university rowers go head-to-head. 18 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champsAround 500 intoxicated people flooded the town, police say.25 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandBlack ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolledIt's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.19 Jul 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'horrific' crash near Lake Pukaki, 20 involved in accidents on same roadThere were two crashes involving a total of six vehicles and about 20 or more people.30 Mar 04:40 AM
New ZealandFisherman who died at Lake Benmore remembered as best companionAnthony Otworowski died after he went missing at Lake Benmore.05 Mar 08:37 PM
New ZealandTe Awamutu rowers off to Twizel for Aon Maadi RegattaThe two Te Awamutu College students have been competing together since last season.29 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandPlanned $600m solar farm in Twizel to power 100,000 homes'It is one of the best sites you could pick anywhere.'29 Nov 07:04 PM
New ZealandLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainChief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.21 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainFire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.21 Sep 02:08 AM
New ZealandTribute for Twizel crash victim talks of ‘prior turmoil’ for familyThe victim's father has been battling cancer before the weekend crash occurred.31 Jul 10:11 PM
New ZealandOne person airlifted to hospital after Canterbury water incidentEmergency services responded to reports of a water-related incident in Twizel.12 Jan 07:01 AM
New ZealandBrrrr: Sub-zero temperatures across the country as winter loomsThe coldest temperature of the year has reportedly been recorded this morning.23 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandSweltering hot start to 2022, with high temperatures forecastTemperatures are forecast to hit as high as 30C for the start of 2022.31 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandFive people injured after crash involving three vehicles near Lake PukakiEmergency services were called to the crash on Tekapo-Twizel Rd at 12.35pm.12 Nov 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Widely respected' pilot killed in plane crash near TwizelEmergency services on are the scene.24 Oct 10:39 PM
New ZealandSkydiver transported to hospital after 'hard landing' in PukakiIt is thought the man sustained a leg injury when landing in the Tekapo-Twizel Rd area.10 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandBrrrr: Severe frost as mercury drops to -7C in southDespite the winter temperatures, most places can look forward to sunny skies today.11 Jul 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trialPressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.21 Jun 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
