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Faint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles on
Plans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.
Man arrested for allegedly stealing supplies, lifesaving drugs from air ambulance
The 31yo accused is also alleged to have committed two more burglaries at the weekend.
Rhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, Shapeshifter
Review: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year.
‘Miles different’: Water park owner feels ‘victimised’ by iPhone weather app
App keeps reporting temperature is up to 5C cooler than MetService predicts, she says.
Job cuts, rat infestations, meth lollies: A look back at the biggest NZ news of 2024
A look back at the biggest headlines in NZ in 2024.
From fear to fascination: How to watch out for sharks this summer
"It's like feeding a dog under the table; one day a hand goes down, someone gets bitten."
Serious crash blocks SH1 near Balclutha, multiple injured people reported
One person has been seriously injured and another three have moderate injuries.
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.
'A lot of zeroes': Central Otago family $5m richer after Powerball win
'It’s been a tough year and now we feel like we can breathe.'
Police name man who died in horror tour bus crash near Queenstown
The 36-year-old died on December 19.
Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.
Pet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South Island
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
McDonald's responds to Wānaka restaurant critics
A lawyer for the fast-food chain says it will make its sign smaller.
Watch: One dead, 20 injured in tour bus crash near Queenstown
The incident occurred just after 4pm.
'Unique opportunity': Ngāi Tahu's vision for Queenstown reserve
Ngāi Tahu consults the Queenstown community on restoring Morning Star Reserve whenua.
Kea Kids News: Otago hills are alive with the smell of burnouts
Reporter Jimmy is at the Rev Rock and Hop in Lawrence, where the vintage cars are gleaming and the gearheads’ best burnouts have the audience gagging. Video / KKN
Lucky Otago local wins $5 million Lotto Powerball jackpot
The winner is the 21st Powerball multi-millionaire of 2024.
Anaru Eketone: Equality has been for Pākehā first and foremost
Calls for true equality grow as systemic privilege persists in NZ's institutions and culture.
'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrow
MetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.
The NZ region that uses the most meth
Methamphetamine use equated to an estimated weekly social harm cost of $34m.
Māori dentist graduates as specialist, breaking 50-year gap at Otago
Dr Jonathan Martin urges Māori rangatahi to pursue healthcare, saying 'Your cultural identity is your greatest strength.'
Government's Kiwibank investor hopes and pay deductions for partial strikes | NZ Herald News Update
The Government intends to find investors for Kiwibank and plans for partial strikes pay deductions are being scrutinised. Video / NZ Herald
Bird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affected
The high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.
Bird flu outbreak: No sign of highly pathogenic virus on second Otago farm
An Otago poultry farm euthanised 80,000 chickens after discovering the virus last week.
Pete Hodgson: Dunedin Hospital project – the anatomy of a debacle and the warning for other regions
OPINION: Other regions please take note. Dysfunction might soon be coming your way too.
'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fast
It comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread.