New ZealandDunedin flood payments: How much you can get - and what it will coverPayments are available to anyone affected by flooding in the Dunedin City Council area.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My clients were very hungry': Frustration over motorists ignoring warnings after bus stuck in Otago floodCrews had to rescue a 13-seater bus stranded in flood water near Clutha.04 Oct 05:18 AM
New Zealand'Scary night': Dunedin residents say flood like nothing they've seen before'Devastating' and 'chaotic' are how people are describing the situation today.04 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declaredMetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.04 Oct 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Wettest day in a century': How does Dunedin match up with other weather events?Dunedin's 'wettest day in a century' – but how does it compare with other flooding events?04 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandResident battles rising floodwaters in DunedinMore than 80 people were forced to flee their homes overnight and Fire and Emergency responded to 34 flood-related callouts overnight. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveNew ZealandDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
New ZealandEvacuated residents flee flooded homes overnight, damage still unknown‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'03 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in Dunedin and retail spending down | Focus Morning Bulletin October 4, 2024Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George HeardWatch03 Oct 06:59 PM
New Zealand'Threat to life': What you need to know about Otago's red heavy rain warningIt is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.03 Oct 07:21 AM
New Zealand'Super dumb': Kayakers take on roaring Dunedin Water of Leith riversOne person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.03 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandSevere flooding in DunedinThe highest possible weather warning has been issued for Dunedin. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Oct 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDunedin Hospital: Why does it cost so much?Infrastructure NZ calls for better management of large projects like Dunedin Hospital.01 Oct 07:57 PM
KahuPhD study measures wealth through a Tongan lens'We invest in our relationships, we invest in our families, we invest in each other.'01 Oct 07:09 PM
New ZealandDunedin Hospital scaleback: Nurses issue warning to GovernmentPeople will die if plans to scale back are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says.01 Oct 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: An open letter to the PM on Dunedin Hospital and the future of healthcareOPINION: Playing one region off against another is cheap politics.30 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Inside Dunedin’s historic hospital cuts protest with 35,000 angry southernersOPINION: The people were angry – and they say Saturday's scenes are just the start.30 Sep 07:05 PM
New ZealandKey documents about Dunedin Hospital build yet to be releasedLocals have questioned the Government's assertion the cost could blow out to $3 billion.30 Sep 03:31 AM
New ZealandMayor of Dunedin supports protesters 'fighting' hospital cutsDunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.28 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Bloody lied to': Fury in Dunedin as tens of thousands gather to 'fight' hospital cutsDunedin Mayor Jules Radich said residents have the right to be outraged.28 Sep 01:30 AM
PoliticsDunedin march against ‘broken promise’ as new hospital project faces massive cutsBroken promises and accusations of a government backtrack have fuelled a protest that is expected to draw thousands in defence of Dunedin’s new hospital project. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Sep 12:13 AM
New Zealand'The people have spoken': Dunedin council votes to keep Aurora Energy amid financial strainA total of 760 submissions were received through the consulting period.25 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with threatening to kill after Dunedin school put into lockdownPolice were alerted after a threatening email was sent this morning.24 Sep 07:17 AM
New ZealandDunedin students evacuated, school closes for day after threatening email receivedThe online threat was made as students were arriving for class.23 Sep 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More competition on transtasman flights a win for consumersOPINION: Jetstar's plans to return to Hamilton and Dunedin are a boost for the regions.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims supermarket blocked him entryAaron Hawkins had just attended a rally for Palestine with his eight-year-old son.16 Sep 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.15 Sep 08:54 PM
New ZealandInternational flights return to Dunedin AirportDunedin Airport has been without international flights since 2020.15 Sep 12:01 PM
New ZealandKiller who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.13 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Abusive' allegations at Dunedin strip club spark dancers' protestIt comes as a petition calls to block the establishment of a Calendar Girls in Queenstown.12 Sep 08:21 PM
New ZealandThe village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claimsPolice say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.11 Sep 08:00 PM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM