Scrub fires around the country are keeping fire crews busy today. The firefighters' union has serious concerns about the deteriorating state of Auckland's frontline fleet of fire trucks and specialist ...

The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount while the South waits for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital. The public has ...

A person has died after being found at the bottom of a cliff in the Coromandel. More of upscale Pacific Palisades is being ...

The small town of Luggate is sharing its rich history with a new information board at the Luggate Taylor Park, inspired by former teacher and local Jenny Moss. The Cardrona Distillery has marked its ...

Nicholas Evans was a man of elegance and sophistication, distilling bespoke spirits for the upper-crust. He was also a crook and habitual liar. Rob Kidd reports on a man who couldn't escape his past.

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in Nelson. Health NZ says it will increase security at Middlemore ...

The flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air jet that crashed on December 29 stopped recording about four ...

Civil rights activist turned community development mentor, John McKnight shaped the thinking of many future leaders about how neighbourhoods should function.

A new lawn bowls outdoor playing surface could be in use in Dunedin from next spring, complementing an indoor stadium for the sport beside it. Kayla Hodge catches up on what has been happening in the ...

"Break a leg" is a traditional theatrical expression used to wish performers good luck before they go onstage. Animated characters of Madagascar: The Musical filled Dunedin’s Regent Theatre stage with ...

Last year, NZ marked a remarkable milestone in angling history - the 150th anniversary of the nation’s first licensed freshwater sports fishing season. With the holiday road toll season upon us, ODT ...

Noah has been revealed as the most popular baby name for boys born in New Zealand in 2024, coming in top for the second year in a row. Parents have been warned to keep an ear on toy walkie-talkies ...