Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Beaches closed after faecal matter found
Red level warnings have been issued for two Dunedin beaches after faecal matter was detected in seawater.
Matariki celebrations in pictures
Matariki celebrations in pictures
Crowds gathered for an evening of music, food and a drone show at this year’s free Matariki mā Puaka celebrations Gerard O’Brien captured the excitement.
Matariki celebrations: dawn ceremony
Matariki celebrations: dawn ceremony
Hundreds gathered at the Tūhura Otago Museum Reserve in Dunedin before dawn to celebrate the Māori New Year and remember loved ones who have died.
At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot
At least 11 dead as wildfire rages in Spanish tourist hotspot
At least 11 people have died in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, as crews battle to bring one of the country's deadliest blazes on record under control.
Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin
Power restored after major outage hits parts of Dunedin
Electricity has been restored after about 700 properties in Dunedin were hit with a power cut this evening.
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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight
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Roof fundraising campaign takes flight
The thought of life without a roof for the butterflies at Tūhura Otago Museum’s Tropical Forest makes Grace Murphie sad.
Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson
Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson
This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is New Zealand First list MP and Taieri candidate Mark Patterson.
Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled
Late Matariki drone show goes ahead after early display cancelled
The first of two drone shows to celebrate Matariki tonight was cancelled at the last minute, causing frustration for those waiting in the cold outside Forsyth Barr Stadium.
SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin
SH1 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured north of Dunedin
One person has been critically injured in a motorcycle crash that closed State Highway One just north of Dunedin for nearly six hours.
Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head
Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head
A gamble by Nigel Farage to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he'll face during campaigning is a man with a trash can on his head.
Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds
Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds
People are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish from parts of Marlborough Sounds as they may contain toxins.
Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes
Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes
A Lotto player has scooped $1 million after using the same numbers to win all four First Division prizes.
Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed
Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed
A man who previously forced two prisons into lockdowns during destructive rooftop and riot incidents has now been caught painting a pedestrian crossing on a main route into a South Island town.
France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals
France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals
France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco.
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf
Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf
Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following US strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week...
Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'
Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'
Ten years after finding lumps in her breast Kelly Reynolds was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Her daughter Jessica tells her story
Dozens evacuated overnight as river banks burst
Dozens evacuated overnight as river banks burst
Dozens of residents in the town of Wairoa have been evacuated overnight after the river burst its banks.
Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony
Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony
Hundreds of people gathered at Tūhura Otago Museum today to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year.
Thousands celebrate rise of Matariki
Thousands celebrate rise of Matariki
Thousands have gathered at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point in Tāmaki Makaurau before dawn to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year. Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei are hosting this year's...
'Intense security' for Narendra Modi visit
'Intense security' for Narendra Modi visit
A large security operation is underway for the Indian Prime Minister's visit and the public should expect disruptions in Auckland on Saturday, police say.
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