Major change of route for Northland Expressway
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's notorious Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road.
Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'
Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'
Hours after crashing into a parked vehicle, a possibly impaired driver coasted down a steep Dunedin street and left a person critically injured after slamming into their car.
Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report
Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report
The superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others, will reportedly be retrieved next month and may help explain why it went down.
Musk to cut back work with Trump
Musk to cut back work with Trump
Tesla boss Elon Musk says he'll cut back work for President Donald Trump next month, after his aggressive cost-cutting tactics sparked public backlash and investor concern.
Abuse victims: Progress under Pope - just not enough
Abuse victims: Progress under Pope - just not enough
For abuse survivors, Pope Francis' legacy on the issue is a mixed one of powerful words and at times underwhelming deeds.
Video shows brazen Christchurch bike thieves
Video shows brazen Christchurch bike thieves
Christchurch bike thieves have been caught on camera brazenly cutting through bicycle locks and riding off in broad daylight.
Drunk woman rams car at lights after party argument
Drunk woman rams car at lights after party argument
A drunk young woman in a ute allegedly rammed another woman's car at speed after chasing her from a Dunedin house party.
PM to attend Pope's funeral
PM to attend Pope's funeral
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed he will attend Pope Francis' funeral at the weekend.
Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka
Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka
The stand-off between Te Pāti Māori and the Privileges Committee is coming to a head, with a public hearing billed as the last chance for MPs to give evidence over a haka in Parliament.
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months
Five months after signing a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service, Whānau Āwhina Plunket has vaccinated fewer than 100 babies.
'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack
'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack
Former professors of a US PhD student who died after an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic".
Pope's body to lying in state before funeral
Pope's body to lying in state before funeral
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals have decided, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony.
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Hoppy days are here again
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Hoppy days are here again
A hop, skip and a jump to a mate’s farm gave a Dunedin brewer the rare chance to make beer using "the freshest hops you can get your hands on".
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Plan seen as return to DHB structure
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Plan seen as return to DHB structure
A return to a district health board-type system is not yet on the cards, despite a government move to transfer some planning towards regions.
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Council locks professor out of site
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Council locks professor out of site
The world’s leading expert on Foulden Maar has once again been locked out of the prolific palaeontological site — but this time by the Dunedin City Council.
Father fears risk to life at crash hotspot
Father fears risk to life at crash hotspot
Regular crashes are an unwelcome feature of life in Glen Rd, a Dunedin father who fears for his child’s safety says.
Speed cameras south of city may remain
Speed cameras south of city may remain
A pair of temporary traffic cameras south of Dunedin could become permanent following a speed survey conducted over the coming weeks.
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Concern high Air NZ fares cutting off South
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Concern high Air NZ fares cutting off South
Horror stories are emerging as Air New Zealand customers in the South say they are cut off from the rest of the country by exorbitant prices.
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Hot Wheels fans 'furious' over seating changes
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Hot Wheels fans 'furious' over seating changes
Furious fans say seating changes for the Hot Wheels Dunedin show have split up family groups and ruined their view.
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DCC youth candidate says 'entire council needs to go'
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DCC youth candidate says 'entire council needs to go'
An overthrow of Dunedin City Council incumbents could be coming if the masses are inspired to rise up, a 24-year-old political aspirant says.