Marcus Lush slams Rio Tinto over goodie bags for Bluff school kids
'They basically could have just given all the kids a vaping kit or something.'
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Labour promises continued support for Otago businesses
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MP's were in Dunedin yesterday.
Tim Shadbolt to keep mayoral car despite suspended licence
NZTA confirmed this week his licence had been suspended following days of speculation.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
Scientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae
Bonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.
Thunderstorms, rain: 'Significant snow' expected, Milford Rd to close
The snow is expected to settle but not for long.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North Island
Much of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.
No response to mayors' letter over journalism job cuts
A Southland mayor is concerned about dwindling journalist numbers in the area.
Southern health board to outsource cancer treatment
The radiation oncology treatment waiting list reportedly stands at a record 157 patients.
Rain most in five months but not enough
18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.
'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hours
A series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.
Major DoC shake-up on cards? National raises questions after leak of documents
The draft document has a number of major recommendations that would shake up DoC.
Wet and wild: Mainland to be hit with rain, thunder, gale force winds
Rain, thunder, gale force winds and snow are forecast for the South Island.
'Skin was ouch': Two-year-old's painful rash rare form of arthritis
The sassy toddler's joints are so stiff in the morning she can hardly walk.
Calls for health minister to step in over long cancer waiting lists
How many people have to die before anyone takes action? An advocate asked yesterday.
'At a loss': Billy the bus found - but not home yet
The bus has been located in the paddock of a property in Southland.
Covid-19: 'We don't go out into the community now. If we do, we double mask'
Tony and Jan Bellew are doing all they can to get out of India and back home to NZ.
Tiwai Point eyed up for eco-friendly hydrogen production
The smelter is due to close in just over three years at a cost of 1000 jobs.
'A good bugger of the highest order': Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull farewelled
Hundreds of people were at the Dunedin Town Hall today to celebrate Dave Cull's life.
Person hit by train in Invercargill
Police could not provide comment on the status of the person hit.
Tiwai Point smelter clean-up cost rising
Smelter's owners will raise provision for clean-up after audit finds more waste on site.
Sir Eion bestowed with honour at special ceremony
The 76-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year.
Tangaroa Walker on Farm4Life and making a difference
Tangaroa Walker launched Farm4Life "to try & give a bit of light to the farming industry".
'A gentleman to the end': The late Peter Beadle
Peter Beadle died aged 87 at Lakes District Hospital in February.
Green dreams are made of these: Lenz Reserve
The Lenz Reserve in The Catlins is helping regenerate native bush after years of logging.
Flyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tour
The Flyer ran as a heritage train attraction between 2003-2013 from Kingston to Fairlight.
Mercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South Island
Otago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.
'Anzac spirit': True origins revealed in new NZ book
Historian argues Gallipoli wasn't the birth of close Australia-NZ soldier relations.
Three people injured after car and freight train collide
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bury St shortly after 1pm.
A husband told to wait 8 weeks for urgent help, a new mum who died at home - the faces we failed
Families left wondering if their loved ones might still be here if they lived elsewhere.
'Finally': Blair Vining's cancer doctor on health system shake-up
Blair Vining, 39, dedicated his last months fighting for better cancer care across NZ.
Teen lured to stadium for 'sex with young woman': Man loses murder case appeal
Man sentenced to life imprisonment over death of Jack McAllister loses appeal.