State of emergency lifted in Waitaki District
A state of emergency declared in the Waitaki District after devastating flooding has been lifted.
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SH1 unlikely to reopen until next week
SH1 unlikely to reopen until next week
Highway are reopening across the South Island after the wintry blast that hit the country this week caused many to be closed.
OCR up to 2.5% and could go higher
OCR up to 2.5% and could go higher
The Reserve Bank has raised the OCR for the first time in more than three years to tackle inflation pressures, and signalled more increases this year.
Not every eligible family getting fuel relief payment
Not every eligible family getting fuel relief payment
Just 60% of families who are meant to benefit from a weekly fuel relief payment have received it to date.
New Zealand joins project to accelerate AI warfighting
New Zealand joins project to accelerate AI warfighting
New Zealand has joined a project to accelerate artificial intelligence warfighting capabilities that the United States calls "pivotal" and the "foundation" to winning battles.
Aussie new boss of Dunedin stadium
Aussie new boss of Dunedin stadium
Forsyth Barr Stadium's new boss says he was attracted by the stadium's "phenomenal legacy as a world-class, ‘must-play’ destination for major acts touring New Zealand".
More paid parking on way at South Island tourist sites
More paid parking on way at South Island tourist sites
Paid parking will continue at three popular South Island tourist destinations with more potential sites expected to be announced later this year.
Health and safety overhaul passed, Labour says will repeal
Health and safety overhaul passed, Labour says will repeal
The legislation reverses changes brought in by the 2015 Health and Safety at Work Act, passed in response to the Pike River mine tragedy.
Dunedin road closed due to major flooding
Dunedin road closed due to major flooding
State Highway 88, from Dunedin to Port Chalmers, is closed near Sawyers Bay due to major flooding.
Queenstown restaurant gets two Michelin stars
Queenstown restaurant gets two Michelin stars
Two tasting menus at Essence in Queenstown stood out to Michelin Guide inspectors.
Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale
Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale
Safety concerns hang over Gloriavale Christian School, where more than 80 children continue to be taught as the board and Ministry of Education prepare to battle over its future in court.
Ski season opens at Coronet Peak
Ski season opens at Coronet Peak
Skiers ride the main chairlift at Coronet Peak skifield.
Gym founder, former Olympian Les Mills dies, aged 91
Gym founder, former Olympian Les Mills dies, aged 91
Trailblazing Kiwi athlete, businessman and politician Les Mills Snr has died today aged 91.
Federated Farmers votes in Canterbury man as president
Federated Farmers votes in Canterbury man as president
South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been voted in as Federated Farmers' new president, replacing Tasman dairy farmer Wayne Langford.
Teachers traumatised after students make AI pornographic images of them
Teachers traumatised after students make AI pornographic images of them
Some teachers are traumatised and unable to work after students used AI or deepfake videos to make pornographic images of them.
Black market cigarettes for sale, no prosecutions in last year
Black market cigarettes for sale, no prosecutions in last year
The Ministry of Health has not prosecuted anyone in the last year for breaching tobacco packaging rules - despite RNZ learning a suburban dairy is selling blackmarket cigarettes.
Detained Kiwi freed from US centre
Detained Kiwi freed from US centre
Kiwi Everlee Wihongi has been released from detention in the US after two months, but without her passport, Green Card or driver's licence, her mother says.
Mark Mitchell: Destiny Church leader a 'scared bully'
Mark Mitchell: Destiny Church leader a 'scared bully'
Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell has labelled Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki's latest comments to "purge" Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims from NZ the "actions of a scared bully".
Warbirds Over Wānaka brings in more than $57m
Warbirds Over Wānaka brings in more than $57m
An economic impact report by Christchurch consultants, The Curiosity Company, shows the Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow contributed more than $57m to the regional economy this year.
Man caught using his own name to sell stolen goods online
Man caught using his own name to sell stolen goods online
A former hospitality worker turned car dealer sent to prison on drugs and weapons charges was caught after using his own name to sell stolen items on social media.