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Hokitika will have the best weather for New Year's Eve. Photo: Getty Images

New Year's Eve weather: West Coast the place to be

The often wet West Coast of the South Island is the place to be to ring in the new year with dry, warm conditions forecast, Metservice says.

Property market predictions for 2025

Property market predictions for 2025

House prices are expected to increase over the next 12 months, but how much and how fast are still up for debate.

Free vaping kits to help people quit smoking

Invercargill’s Youth Council wants the CBD’s smoke-free zone to be expanded. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Free vaping kits to help New Zealanders quit smoking

The Government will be supplying vaping starter kits to stop-smoking services around the country next week to help adults quit.

Kiwis on the New Year Honours list

The 2025 New Year Honours list featured 190 award recipients from New Zealand.

Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers

Advocates say compulsory child protection training for teachers would help reduce New Zealand's ...

Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers

Teachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse or have a child confide in them, but it is not mandatory for them to know how to respond or report it.

Aurora Energy looking for cause of large power outage

Aurora Energy looking for cause of large power outage

A takeaway business near Wānaka had to rush out to borrow a generator after a power cut left 1156 properties in the dark early on Monday morning.

Veteran TV3 news journalist dies

'Damn fine journo and a gentleman': Veteran TV3 news reporter dies

Veteran Kiwi TV journalist Bob McNeil has died.

Couple claim $4.3m Lotto win

A Dunedin couple say they are still in a state of disbelief after winning $4,333,333 in Saturday’s Lotto draw.

Thousands flock to Rhythm & Alps festival

A rainy start to Rhythm & Alps has not deterred the enthusiasm and excitement of festival-goers.

Tenant to pay $50k after meth smoked in house

Tenant to pay landlord $50k after boyfriend smoked meth in house

A woman who says she was not aware her boyfriend was using methamphetamine in her apartment - and was assaulted when she found out and confronted him - has been ordered to pay over $50,000 to her ex-landlord.

Border staff to strike on New Year's Eve

NZ immigration border workers plan to strike on New Year's Eve

Immigration border staff will begin strike action on New Year's Eve during the busy summer travel period after the Government refused to offer them a pay rise.

Big Lotto winner still hasn't claimed $4.3m

The $4.3 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at Whitcoulls, in Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

Big Lotto winner still hasn't claimed $4.3m

The South Island's newest millionaire is yet to claim their prize.

Two people critically hurt in crash

Four people have been injured, including two critically, in two separate crashes in Southland overnight.

Ferries cancelled due to large swells

Ferries cancelled due to large swells

Several Cook Strait ferry sailings have been cancelled on New Year's Eve due to large swells and rough weather.

Drug testing and wet tents as Rhythm and Vines begins

The Rhythm and Vines festival. File photo: Kaelin Wade

Drug testing and wet tents as Rhythm and Vines begins

The Drug Foundation says people are lining up to have their substances tested on the first day of Rhythm and Vines.

Dunedin Powerball player wins $4.3 million

The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Otago. Photo: ODT files

Dunedin Powerball player wins $4.3 million

A lucky Powerball player from Dunedin will be ending 2024 as a multi-millionaire after winning $4.3 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s Lotto draw.