Thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Otago, Canterbury
A thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Otago and Canterbury today. The watch period is between…
Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island
It’s set to be a wet and blustery start to the week for parts of the South Island…
New measles case attended Auckland concert, Health NZ says
Health New Zealand has today confirmed two new measles cases – with one attending a concert in Auckland…
Man arrested for more than 500 tags across Canterbury and Dunedin
A North Canterbury man has been arrested for over 500 tags across Canterbury, Kaikoura and Dunedin. Police said…
Man arrested after police raid uncovers 820kg of allegedly stolen pounamu
A man has been arrested after police raided a property in Dunedin and found 820 kilograms of allegedly…
Rail to connect coastal South Island for first time in decades
Long-distance passenger rail is set to return to the South Island, with a train connecting Christchurch, Dunedin and…
Helicopters battle multiple fires raging at both ends of the country
Helicopters are assisting firefighters in battling uncontained blazes in the far North Island and the lower South Island…
Firefighters respond to 30 fireworks-related calls on Guy Fawkes
Firefighters responded to 30 fireworks-related calls during last night’s Guy Fawkes festivities, including a “large blaze” in Dunedin.…
Part of SH1 in Otago reopens after crash involving car towing caravan
Part of State Highway 1 north of Dunedin has reopened this afternoon, hours after a collision involving two…
State of emergency for Southland, Clutha likely to remain into next week
States of emergency in place for Southland and the Clutha District are likely to stretch into next week…
Dunedin teen charged after online bomb threat closes Wellington mosque
An 18-year-old Dunedin man has been arrested in connection with an online bomb threat targeting a Wellington mosque…
Canterbury win classic final over Otago to close chapter in city’s history
It was an NPC grand final from a bygone age – played in front of a raucous crowd…