Matthew Littlewood

Carla Probst will never forget the first day of 2026 — not least because she spent part of it in labour in a helicopter.

Carla Probst will never forget the first day of 2026 — not least because she spent part of it in labour in a helicopter.

Stepping off a luxury cruise ship and on to the firm ground of Dunedin on a cold, blustery day proved just the tonic for visitors Joanne and Steve Kicinski.

Homeowners in one of New Zealand’s most expensive streets are up in arms over plans for a multimillion-dollar Queenstown film production facility they say will spoil their pristine views.

Concern about the shellfish resource from Kaihinaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach) has led to a rāhui being declared.

The opening of the Chain Hills Tunnel trail has been a long time coming and is just the beginning of something special, its proponent says.

Families braved the torrential rain to attend the Oval’s Christmas celebrations in decent numbers on Saturday.

Dozens of families got to experience old-style rail travel while supporting local food banks at St Kilda yesterday.

A major makeover is confirmed for a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital.

The Mornington Medical Centre is no longer providing an after-hours care service, as Dunedin Urgent Doctors moves to a 24/7 model.