Flooding: Festival-goers stranded, roads closed, sandbags ready
The South braces for a long night as rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country.
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'2020 was terrible': Queenstown's adult industry struggling
Kiwis are less willing to spend up large on adult services, operators say.
South Island flooding: Campers told to get to higher ground
Roads are closed and campers on notice as heavy rain hits the South.
One trapped after crash on Crown Range, road blocked
The two-vehicle crash happened about 2.40pm; motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Two hurt in Otago crash, SH6 closed near Gibbston
Motorists have been advised to delay their journey or take another route.
Thunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets in
How is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?
Campervan rolls in NY Eve crash: Three people injured
Emergency services have rushed to the scene.
New Year weather warning: Heavy rain for parts of the south
Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch for parts of the South Island.
DHB fails to end use of outdated mental health practice
223 mental health patients were placed in seclusion by the Southern District Health Board.
Wellingtonian Michael Baker pleasantly surprised with MNZM award for epidemiology
The epidemiologist's advice informed the government's decision to go into lockdown.
'A huge fright': Near drowning spurs call for care on water
A teenage girl nearly drowned while using inflatable floats on the Clutha River.
Police warn campers as heavy rain set to hit for New Year
Three days of forecast heavy rain prompt police warning to holidaymakers.
Pair killed in Southland motorcycle crash named
Emergency services were called to the crash on the Riverton-Wallacetown Highway on Monday.
Emergency services ask for vigilance at New Year events in the South
Police expect "a degree of mischief" but hope people make the right choices.
'If in doubt, don't go out': Otago harbourmasters urge caution on the water
A surge in boat sales could mean less experienced people on the water, harbourmaster says.
Sold-out festival go-ahead was down to the wire
Organisers did not know until the morning of the event whether it would go ahead.
I shouted out loudly: 'It's us!': Oamaru Lotto winners plan to make a difference
"I told my children and everyone started crying. We just couldn't believe it."
Lotto Powerball $18 million: North Otago family wins big
The $18.25 million Powerball prize is the second-largest of 2020.
Night on the GnTs, then crashing into a bush
A Dunedin man knocked back five gin and tonics before crashing his BMW into three cars.
First-time cherry spitter wins Cromwell competition
"I just found out about [the competition] this morning and thought 'I know how to spit'."
The killer wave for surfers 100km from the sea
An industrial designer is trying to make the biggest standing wave in the world.
Queenstown gyms feel the loss of international travellers
Expiring work visas and a dearth of international tourists is taking a toll on gyms.
Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district
In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.
'Terrible tragedy': Search for diver takes emotional toll
A 23-year-old man died while free-diving at a popular Catlins snorkelling spot on Sunday.
Holiday road toll climbs to six after man and woman die in truck and motorcycle crash
The deaths bring the Christmas/New Year holiday road toll to six.
Concern at Otago's 'devastating' road toll
One resident is calling for a road safety rethink after a "devastating" series of deaths.
Powerball $18 million win: Small town abuzz after draw
The winning ticket was purchased from New World Waitaki, in Oamaru, North Otago.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
Vet with a festive name on call for Christmas
"Animals don't choose when to get sick," says Clutha vet Marcus Yule.
Teen dies in hospital after crash near Balclutha
The teen was critically injured in a crash near Balclutha at the start of this month.
'Did not want to fight': New mum jailed for stabbing
Hariroa Williams has been jailed despite having a month-old baby at home.
Top 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summer
The top three picks might just surprise you.
Christchurch man killed in Otago crash
Two helicopters attended the crash, as well as police, fire crews and St John.
Retailer sells own boat to customer as demand soars
Marine and Motorhome Dunedin owner Garry Hornby said he had "nothing left" to sell.