New case of measles confirmed in Northland outbreak
One new measles case has been confirmed in Northland over the weekend, bringing the national total to 11.…
Classification change for Otago’s seismic risk causes division
As an overhaul of earthquake-prone building legislation starts, there’s division in Dunedin and Coastal Otago, the only part…
New measles case confirmed in Queenstown
A new case of measles has been found in Queenstown. The case has no known links to the…
Car crashes down 25m bank from SH8, person airlifted to hospital
A person has been airlifted to hospital after a car crashed down a 25m bank near Shingle Creek…
Otago crush North Harbour to lock up Ranfurly Shield for the season
Otago have locked up the Ranfurly Shield for the season, beating North Harbour 41-26 in Dunedin. North Harbour…
Free course helps Pasifika factory workers future-proof their careers
A new government-funded training programme in Ōamaru is helping Pasifika factory workers future-proof their careers, as economic uncertainty…
Beached humpback whale dies north of Dunedin
A humpback whale has died after being found stuck on a sandbank at the mouth of the Waitati…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
Woolworths charged after rat infestation at Dunedin South supermarket
Woolworths NZ has been charged over a “significant rodent infestation” which led to the nearly three-week closure of…
Heavy rain, severe gales to impact South Island, lower North
Multiple warnings and watches have been issued with heavy rain and strong winds forecast to lash most of…
Sawn-off shotgun, ‘substantial amount of cocaine’ found in vehicle
A 30-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police allegedly seized a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and a “substantial…