Serious two-vehicle crash in Canterbury
Greendale Rd, near Clintons Rd, Darfield, is closed after a serious two-vehicle crash.
Serious crash in Christchurch
Serious crash in Christchurch
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash in Johns Rd, Northwood, Christchurch.
Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport
Smell of smoke triggers emergency landing at Christchurch Airport
A report that the cabin of an Air New Zealand plane smelt of smoke triggered an emergency response at Christchurch Airport this afternoon.
Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US
Heatwave strains power grids, disrupts July 4 events in US
A dangerous heatwave has upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the US, forcing officials to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays.
Obituary: David Bell, educator
Obituary: David Bell, educator
Emeritus Professor David Raymond Bell was the ultimate storyteller.
Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch
Six businesses hit in 90-minute crime spree in Christchurch
A 90-minute crime spree caused extensive damage to several Christchurch businesses early today, police say.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York
Megastars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, the singer's publicist has announced, as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Brian Tamaki claims guns seized ahead of Indian PM's visit to NZ
Brian Tamaki claims guns seized ahead of Indian PM's visit to NZ
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has claimed his guns were seized ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit next week.
The North Island town with four Macca's branches
'You can never have too many': The North Island town with four Macca's branches
Golden arches are popular in the city of Palmerston North, where construction of a fourth McDonald's branch in the area is under way.
Mother charged with manslaughter after death of 3-year-old
Mother charged with manslaughter after death of 3-year-old
A 33-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of her 3-year-old.
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Homeowner must pay for footpath repair
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Homeowner must pay for footpath repair
A Green Island man is looking for a break as his property rolls away from him.
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Confined and abused
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Confined and abused
Horror conditions at a troubled Dunedin ward should trigger a review of the entire operation of Wakari Hospital, the government watchdog says.
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Stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’
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New Dunedin stadium chief hopeful of ‘golden age of events’
Forsyth Barr Stadium’s new boss is confident a ‘‘golden age’’ of events is on the way for the venue.
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Principal on the run to raise funds for school camps
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Principal on the run to raise funds for school camps
Doing the hard yards is paying off for Rob Taylor.
Wakari decision welcomed
Wakari decision welcomed
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey is welcoming an impending review and closure of a troubled mental health ward in Dunedin.
Parking space
Parking space
Work continues on the demolition of Oamaru House on Hanover St.
‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers
‘Very highly disruptive’ days ahead for drivers
As the big cranes arrive and more people begin working at the new Dunedin hospital site, there are going to be changes to the roads around the site.
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IRD seeking to liquidate engineering firm
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IRD seeking to liquidate engineering firm
A large Dunedin engineering firm is facing liquidation over tax obligations.
Books inspire dress-up day
Books inspire dress-up day
East Taieri School pupils brought their favourite fictional characters to life yesterday.
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Good Buddy — the rail boss in training
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Good Buddy — the rail boss in training
Buddy cannot drive a train, he cannot hold a spanner to fix things and he cannot answer a phone, but he is still the most popular staff member at the Dunedin Railway Station.