US tech billionaire Peter Thiel 'abandons' plans for luxury Wānaka build
The build would have accommodated up to 30 guests, and supported between 15 and 30 staff.
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Shane Te Pou: Prepare for the reality of a rates-raid on your wallet
Households across the country are going to feel the sting of increased rates.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Abuse in care revelations: Law Society president on leave after complaints laid
The Law Society confirmed he had taken leave 'while any complaints are addressed'.
Exclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to church
The Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.
Australian gold miner Santana Minerals lists on NZ stock exchange, as its Kiwi project amps up
Is this our economy's minerals moment?
Complaint against NZ Law Society president after church group advised it could destroy children's records
A staff member at Presbyterian Support Otago decided the records were “too much of a risk"
Portuguese middle man to be deported for role in $27m cocaine plot
Carlos Ferreria-Sampaio was sentenced to five years and two months' jail.
‘Absurd and dangerous’: Otago drink driver nearly 10 times over legal limit
The driver blew more than 2000mcg of alcohol per litre of breath.
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
Kiwi family stranded in US after IT outage 'chaos' pleads for Air NZ to ‘get us home’
“All the communication is, ‘Go to the app, give them a call’, but it leads nowhere”.
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
Black ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolled
It's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.
Road rage rumble: Driver assaults mother in front of daughters
A woman has been charged with dangerous driving, assault, and making threatening remarks.
Former Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen dam
Nicholson is urging people to be aware of risks when skating outdoors.
Woman faces shoplifting charges after four-month crime spree spanning length of NZ
Stores from Auckland to Dunedin were allegedly targeted.
Bus carrying 15 passengers rolls in Central Otago, one injured
One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Anaru Eketone: Weaving history and story-telling and getting to the truth
OPINION: Distinguishing the difference between myth and legend.
'I'm really delighted to be here': Grant Robertson settles into new role at University of Otago
Grant Robertson is the University of Otago's new vice-chancellor.
Extremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago
'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'
Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturn
High interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.
Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road
Five kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.
Highlanders reappoint Jamie Joseph as head coach from 2025
The 54-year-old returns to his former position after a year as head of rugby.
Teen assaulted while defending friend from catcaller
The teenager suffered significant cuts to the inside of his mouth.
Exotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCA
Organiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.
Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmet
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
Funding to critical research to close gap between Māori and non-Māori cancer deaths
Te Oranga Pūkahukahu has received a $5 million fund boost from the Health Research Council
Fatal Wānaka cyclist crash: Witness describes coming across traumatic scene
Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.
All Blacks v England: Player ratings from a tense test match
Assessing the best – and worst – of the performances in a tough opening test.
One person dies following serious crash on SH84 near Wānaka
Emergency services were called to the crash scene at about 3.50pm.
Brews and exodus: A brief history of Dunedin’s student pubs
Former Otago rugby stars Marc Ellis and Josh Kronfeld recall legendary Scarfie haunts.
Rugby fever: Dunedin's hotels, bars, and fans prep for All Blacks clash
Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend tomorrow's game in Dunedin.
Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing case: Youth accused makes application for bail
A trial date for the accused teenager is set for February 24, 2025.
Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.