Four injured in Marlborough resort railing collapse
Four men were injured when they fell from a Marlborough Sounds hotel deck whose railing collapsed.
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Heartbreak for partner of missing fisherman
Heartbreak for partner of missing fisherman
A young mum says she is heartbroken after searches for her partner, missing fisherman Kieran Lynch, were unsuccessful.
Car crashes into Kakanui cafe
Car crashes into Kakanui cafe
A car crashed into a Kakanui cafe on Friday night about 10.45pm causing considerable damage to the building and sending three people to the hospital.
No charges sought over Dreamworld disaster
No charges sought over Dreamworld disaster
Police have recommended no criminal charges be laid over the Dreamworld ride disaster, but park employees and the theme park's owners still face potential prosecution.
Capitalism 'a blatant failure'
Ardern slams capitalism's blatant failure
Incoming prime minister Jacinda Ardern says capitalism has been a "blatant failure" in New Zealand when measured by child poverty.
Woman killed in Canterbury crash named
Woman killed in Canterbury crash named
Police have released the name of the woman who was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Burnham Military Camp in Canterbury overnight.
Scores killed in attacks on Afghanistan mosques
Scores killed in attacks on Afghanistan mosques
Suicide bombers have attacked two mosques in Afghanistan, killing at least 72 people including children, officials and witnesses said.
Auckland stabbing victim critical
Auckland stabbing victim critical
A 21-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the chest and back at an Auckland house last night.
Mixed bag of weather over holiday weekend
Mixed bag of weather over holiday weekend
Today looks to be the pick of the weather for gardening and holidaymaking this Labour Day weekend.
Free tertiary study on the way
Free tertiary study on the way
Free tertiary education is coming under a Labour-led Government - and a student association is urging Jacinda Ardern to put an end to border arrests of student loan defaulters.
Emerson's named country's best bar
Emerson’s ‘spiritual home’ named country’s best bar
The team behind the "spiritual home" of an iconic Dunedin craft beer maker has clearly tapped into something special, the bar having been crowned the best in the country.
New govt largely seen as good for health
New govt largely seen as good for health
Senior doctors are ''happy'' to see the proposed public-private partnership for Dunedin Hospital ditched.
Otago to be second in Landmarks programme
Otago to be second in Landmarks programme
Otago is to be the second region in New Zealand to have its nationally significant historical sites recognised by a new joint agency programme, Landmarks Whenua Tohunga.
Toxic algae confirmed in lagoon; warning to avoid
Toxic algae confirmed in lagoon; warning to avoid
A bloom of potentially toxic algae at the Tomahawk Lagoon has prompted a warning from the Otago Regional Council for people and dogs to avoid contact with its water.
Trapping to help seabirds
Trapping to help seabirds
Gini Letham (front left) and Graeme Loh (front right) set up trap boxes at Sandfly Bay helped by (back from left) Grady Quinn, Franny Cunninghame and Jorge Jimenez, holding Niko Jimenez...
Stargazers in for their annual treat
Stargazers in for their annual treat
If predicted clouds manage to part tonight, even for a moment, Otago will be treated to a stellar display in the skies.
MPs’ ties boost for Dunedin
MPs’ ties boost for Dunedin
Dunedin has two new Labour Cabinet ministers and two others in Cabinet with close ties to the city, something which is seen as an advantage by former Cabinet minister Stan Rodger.
Community wounded by killing
Community wounded by killing
More than 18 months after Stephen Findlay bashed his neighbour Sharon Comerford to death, the Seacliff community is still picking up the pieces.
‘Real world’ lens on role of e-cigarettes
‘Real world’ lens on role of e-cigarettes
As cigarette smoking continues to become less socially acceptable, the use of vaporisers and e-cigarettes is increasing.
School’s thoughtful mural takes the winning prize
School’s thoughtful mural takes the winning prize
It started with a big blank wall and a question about what to do with it.