Another IT outage hits southern hospitals
Another IT outage hits southern hospitals
Health NZ says the latest outage affected the hospital administration system in the South Island, but patient care continued safely throughout.
NZ First soars in latest poll; coalition extends lead
NZ First soars in latest poll; coalition extends lead
New Zealand First has soared to nearly 12 percent in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, its highest result since the survey launched in early 2021.
'Old order is over' - and why NZ should take heed
'Old order is over' - and why NZ should take heed
Canadian PM Mark Carney says middle and small powers mustn't cave in to bullying by great powers, and they should join forces to protect values and interests.
Mayors declare campaign expenses
Mayors' campaign spending revealed
Ever wondered how much it costs to run for the job of mayor in North Canterbury?
Staff threatened by armed robbers
Staff threatened by armed robbers
Police were called after two armed people threatened staff at a Christchurch commercial premises early on Thursday morning.
Brodie Retallick takes over iconic event
Brodie Retallick takes over iconic event
Muscle Car Madness this weekend will be Craig Stare’s last hoorah as the man-in-charge of organising the world-renowned event in North Canterbury.
Aucklanders lured south by 'big-little city'
Aucklanders lured south by 'big-little city'
Auckland first-home buyers and other out-of-towners continue to be lured to Christchurch as property values grow at a faster rate than other main centres.
Pole-swinging perpetrator pepper-sprayed in bedroom fracas
Pole-swinging perpetrator pepper-sprayed in bedroom fracas
A Dunedin man barricaded himself in a bedroom and swung a metal pole at police attempting to arrest him over an alleged crime spree.
Otago ticket scoops $5.3m Lotto win
Otago ticket scoops $5.3m Lotto win
An Otago Lotto player is $5.3 million richer after winning Powerball first division in last night's draw.
'Complex' search at campground, bodies found in Papamoa
'Complex' search at campground, bodies found in Papamoa
Searchers will work overnight to look for people missing in a huge landslip at a Mt Maunganui campground. Two bodies have been found at a slip in neighbouring Papamoa.
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650-lot Mosgiel subdivision set for launch soon
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650-lot Mosgiel subdivision set for launch soon
One of the largest developments in recent history in Dunedin is set to be launched in the coming months.
November 7 election date set, post-US mid-terms
November 7 election date set, post-US mid-terms
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced this year’s election will be held on November 7.
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Teen collapsed after being fed booze and drugs
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Teen collapsed after being fed booze and drugs
A Dunedin man supplied alcohol and offered prescription drugs to three vulnerable children, leaving one so intoxicated she had to be hospitalised.
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Love in the time of rail’s revival
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Love in the time of rail’s revival
Nearly 50 years ago, John Maclean travelled from Auckland to Gore by rail to propose to his wife.
Lashed out after no ride
Lashed out after no ride
A woman denied a ride to Balclutha by police ended up spending the night in the cells after allegedly attacking a nearby campervan.
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Olympic champion provides inspiration
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Olympic champion provides inspiration
They say when you get knocked off your horse, you just have to get back on again.
Lotto 2553
Lotto 2553
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Mountain bike injuries fall but still high in Otago: ACC
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Mountain bike injuries fall but still high in Otago: ACC
Otago mountain bikers are still among the leaders in New Zealand when it comes to injuring themselves, but the numbers appear to be declining.
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Firearms licences denied to 63 in the South
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Firearms licences denied to 63 in the South
Domestic violence and alcohol abuse are among the reasons people in the South have been denied firearms licences.
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Playwright ‘blown away’ to be chosen for workshop
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Playwright ‘blown away’ to be chosen for workshop
Burnout is nature’s way of saying you are going through the motions of your work but your passion for it has left the building.