New ZealandAuckland, Otago drop in world university rankingsNZ's top universities fall in new world rankings as sector group says there's work to do.08 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandKiwis dazzled by Aurora Australis as far north as TaurangaPeople were given a rare glimpse into the mechanics of the sun after the solar storm.08 Oct 05:25 PM
New Zealand'No simple answer': Student party crush tragedy sparks safety callsCoroner makes safety recommendations five years after Sophia Crestani's death.07 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil urged to fix drains after Dunedin homes flood againWater-affected residents fear future insurance costs.07 Oct 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Otago floods a sign of things to comeOPINION: Dunedin locals showed the power of resilience and compassion.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago flooding: State of emergency lifted in Dunedin, Clutha DistrictMany roads remain closed in flooded parts of Otago.06 Oct 03:10 AM
New Zealand'You can't stop the water': Families return to flooded homes in DunedinAs the flood waters recede, the clean up begins.05 Oct 05:19 AM
New ZealandDunedin flooding: Nine properties ‘red-stickered’ amid slip damageFlooding, slips and rain have damaged properties around the city.05 Oct 02:46 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dunedin family tells of lucky escape as landslide destroys their property'Wall of mud' takes out garage and several vehicles.05 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandDunedin remains under State of Emergency, residents asked to stay off roadsHouses were flooded and residents forced to evacuate.04 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandOtago flooding: How to clean your home after a delugeHundreds of Dunedin residents will soon return to water-damaged homes.04 Oct 09:29 PM
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
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
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 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 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
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsThree family-run businesses make a life-changing $57mBased in Morrinsville, Ōamaru and Mangawhai, the owners have received huge sums.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand$5k for info on baby sea lion shot in Otago, suffered 'slow and painful death'Baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins and left to die a slow, painful death.29 Sep 02:55 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
New Zealand'Absolutely gutting': Baby sea lion shot and left to dieThe young female sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins on Monday.25 Sep 08:24 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 ZealandSpring storm: Fresh bout of heavy rain, gales and snow to sweep up NZMultiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.25 Sep 01:48 AM
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 ZealandInternational flights return to Dunedin AirportDunedin Airport has been without international flights since 2020.15 Sep 12:01 PM
