Flooding in Auckland, Northland
Flooding in Auckland, Northland
Bad weather is causing flooding and chaos in and around South Auckland this afternoon.
Canterbury claims the Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield is moving south.
Grey Power fears hospital downgrade
Grey Power fears hospital downgrade
Grey Power members from ''Oamaru down to Bluff'' are worried about Dunedin Hospital's future, the Southern District Health Board has been told.Body found in search for missing teen
Body found in search for missing teen
After four long days Luke Cochrane's family may finally have some closure.
dunedin
Mobile booth for special votes
Special votes officer Greg Sligo holds a box for voting documents at a special polling booth at the Blueskin Bay Library yesterday.
Phones for iPads appeal takes off
Phones for iPads appeal takes off
Who knew there were so many old mobile phones just lying about, gathering dust in Dunedin?Fire at Port Otago
Fire at Port Otago
A conveyor belt at Port Otago was badly damaged following a fire at the facility yesterday.Minister cautions against Wests' reprieve
Minister cautions against Wests' reprieve
Justice Minister Amy Adams is to review the decision to strip South Dunedin soft drinks company Wests of its liquor licence.
regions
Best advice for long life? No rugby
At nearly 100, Norman Dickie says his secrets for a long, fruitful life are not smoking and avoiding playing rugby.
Man critically injured in Southland crash
Man critically injured in Southland crash
A man was taken to Southland Hospital in a critical condition this morning after a motorcycle and truck collided near Wallacetown.Aspiring pupils urged to remain alert
Aspiring pupils urged to remain alert
Ongoing awareness of meningococcal disease is being encouraged, despite Public Health South saying the risk of another case linked to two Wanaka pupils is unlikely.ORC out to get wallabies
Spreading wallabies in ORC's sights
We will find you and we will kill you. That's the message the Otago Regional Council is set to issue to Bennett's wallabies that enter its territory.
Business
Hellaby target of hostile takeover bid
Diversified investment company Hellaby Holdings is the target of a hostile $322.5million takeover play by ASX-listed auto-parts company Bapcor, which, one way or another, is coming to New Zealand.
Otago employment confidence grows 9 points
Otago employment confidence grows 9 points
Otago employment confidence for September mirrored the overall national lift in 10 of 11 regions, as employment prospects brightened.Pressing matter with new baby, business
Pressing matter with new baby, business
Young Dunedin businesswoman Courteney Johnston has her hands full - quite literally.Loan restrictions a 'devastating failure'
Loan restrictions a 'devastating failure'
The Property Institute is again calling for the Reserve Bank to exempt first-home buyers from the current loan-to-value ratio restrictions, labelling LVRs a ''devastating failure''.
queenstown
Arts centre wants to stay
A plan to call for public feedback on how to redevelop a piece of central Queenstown land has provoked a warning shot from the arts community.
School signs up to Solar Buddy scheme
School signs up to Solar Buddy scheme
Queenstown schoolchildren will be the first in New Zealand to fund and build solar lights for youngsters in developing nations.Greens use snow as touchstone issue
Greens use snow as touchstone issue
The Green Party made a climate-change plea in Queenstown on Saturday night. It launched its #lovesnow campaign aimed at localising the issue for New Zealanders.Olympian on board for a quiet paddle
Olympian on board for a quiet paddle
Olympic gold medallist Torah Bright swapped her snowboard for a stand-up paddle board at the weekend to help inspire Queenstown women.
Life & style
Banking on local
There has been a lot of attention directed towards the loss of banking services in communities throughout Otago, Sean Connelly writes.
A week in paradise
A week in paradise
In the first in a two-part series Pam Jones soaks up the wonders of Hawaii’s steaming volcano paradise with seven days on the balmy, coconut tree-filled Big Island.Building a strong foundation
Building a strong foundation
Feeling content with your lot in life? That's not a bad thing, writes Jan Aitken.Puff the magic mower
Puff the magic mower
It was a remarkable day when Mike Hamblyn pulled the starter cord on the rest of his life.
National
Flooding in Auckland, Northland
Bad weather is causing flooding and chaos in and around South Auckland this afternoon.
Bid to legalise cycling on footpaths gains support
Bid to legalise cycling on footpaths gains support
A proposal to make it legal for children to ride their bicycles on the footpath deserves consideration by the Government, the Children's Commissioner says.Man critically injured in Southland crash
Man critically injured in Southland crash
A man was taken to Southland Hospital in a critical condition this morning after a motorcycle and truck collided near Wallacetown.Body found in search for missing teen
Body found in search for missing teen
After four long days Luke Cochrane's family may finally have some closure.
sport
Canterbury claims the Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield is moving south.
Williams to play ASB Classic
Serena Williams confirmed for ASB Classic
Serena Williams has been confirmed as Auckland ASB Classic's 'biggest signing ever'.New strip, sponsor for Southern United
New strip, sponsor for Southern United
Southern United is starting to come together both on and off the field.Jury still out on breakdown laws
Jury still out on new breakdown laws
The game is faster and plenty of tries are being scored but the jury appears to be out around the new breakdown laws. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn talks to some coaches about the changes.
Farming
'Blow out' in trade deficit
A slump in dairy and beef exports and higher than expected imports have left a $1.26 billion trade deficit - more than $500 million greater than market expectations.
Strong kiwi continues to take the gloss off
Strong kiwi continues to take the gloss off
Dairy payouts and Fonterra’s fortunes have hogged the headlines for the past week, but the ongoing strength of the New Zealand dollar continues to undermine most agricultural exporters in general.Lock in gains, farmers urged
Lock in gains, farmers urged
With potential for a breakeven season ahead for more dairy farmers, analysts are urging them to maintain cost savings and keep on top of debt repayment.Fonterra lifts profits 65% on cheaper milk
Fonterra lifts profits 65% on cheaper milk
The cloud over New Zealand's distressed dairy farmers has a silver lining for Fonterra, with its profits swelling 65% to $834 million, for its 2015-16 season.
world
Indonesia evacuates tourists after volcano erupts
Indonesian rescuers have evacuated hundreds of tourists following a volcanic eruption and are searching for as many as 50 climbers.
China shuts schools as typhoon hits
China shuts schools as typhoon hits
China shut schools and cancelled dozens of flights as Typhoon Megi made landfall in the southern province of Fujian with winds of close to 120kmh, the official Xinhua news agency said.Israel's Shimon Peres dies
Israel's Shimon Peres dies
Former Israeli president and elder statesman Shimon Peres died in Tel Aviv on Wednesday aged 93, Israel Radio said.Tattoos can help patients with skin grafts and scars
Tattoos can help patients with skin grafts and scars
Patients who get tattoos to cover facial skin grafts and scars may feel happier with both their appearance and quality of life, a Dutch study suggests.