Two Lotto winners share $1m as Powerball climbs to $36 million
Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Westport will take home $500,000 each as Powerball climbs to $36…
Suspected lightning strikes knocked out two water plants
Suspected lightning strikes struck two different water supplies during the wild weather on Thursday. Both Methven’s water supply…
Greymouth running out of water after weather damages treatment plant
Some households in Greymouth have run out of water and others are about to after wild weather damaged…
Top of South Island hit by power outages as strong winds batter NZ
Power has been partially restored as “significant parts” of the top of the South Island and West Coast…
Flights cancelled, major route blocked as winds lash South Island
Several flights have been either delayed or cancelled, hundreds of homes are without power, and a major state…
Heavy rain, severe gales to hit South and lower North Island
Large swathes of the South Island and eastern parts of the lower North Island are expected to face…
AFL trade grades and report card 2025
Another trade period has been completed, with every club — to varying extents — playing a part in…
What happens if votes are tied in local elections?
Council hopefuls are enduring a nervous wait in some centres as several races remain too close to call…
Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast amid slips, flooding
An emergency operations centre has been activated by the Grey District Council this afternoon as heavy rain lashes…
Emergency operations centre activated on West Coast amid slips, flooding
An emergency operations centre has been activated by the Grey District Council this afternoon as heavy rain lashes…
Gloriavale school told it could lose its registration
The Ministry of Education is considering cancelling Gloriavale School’s registration as a private school over concerns that it…
Fans pay tribute after Brisbane Lions and Geelong announce departure of nine players
AFL fans have reacted with mixed emotions after the Brisbane Lions confirmed the departure of six players from…