National pivots to South Island growth plan: ‘Powerhouse’
National has sought to draw a line under a bruising week, launching a South Island growth plan two…
Christchurch man on human trafficking, migrant exploitation charges
A Christchurch man has been charged with human trafficking and migrant exploitation in relation to 11 people. By…
Alpine Fault quake could split Tekapo in two
A major Alpine Fault rupture could leave communities in the Mackenzie District isolated, with councillors warning Tekapo could…
Ngāi Tahu unveils South Island council boundary plan
Ngāi Tahu has unveiled a plan to reorganise the South Island’s council boundaries, replacing the 24 councils within…
Arthur’s Pass tramper died of hypothermia after losing marked track
A woman died of hypothermia while hiking in Arthur’s Pass National Park after she became lost and could…
Who’s merging with who? Councils reveal their amalgamation picks
The future of local government is now in central government’s hands, after a last-minute scramble to lodge merger…
Canterbury take back Shield in chaotic thriller against Otago
Canterbury have won the Ranfurly Shield for a record 18th time, their hard-fought 19-15 victory over Otago in…
‘Unsafe’: Canterbury school turns off water amid nitrate spike
A school campus in Canterbury has been forced to turn off its main water supply after a well…
Data centre plans raise concerns in Mackenzie Country
A public meeting is being held to discuss concerns over the future of the High Country after Ōhau…
Tekapo residents asked to dob in accommodation rule-breakers
Tekapo residents are being asked to dob in any non-compliant short-term accommodation providers, as the council confirms it…
Cold comfort: Can you afford to keep heaters up and pay power bill?
One in four Kiwi households are struggling to pay power bills as a punishing cold snap tightens its…
‘Couple of degrees colder’: Severe frosts to grip New Zealand tonight
MetService is forecasting severe overnight frosts across large parts of the country tonight, with the forecaster warning “the…