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Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.
Police seek victim of random assault at Queenstown taxi rank
The victim was looking at his phone near the Cookie Time shop at the time of the incident.
Air NZ announces Christchurch-Adelaide service after getting planes out of ‘the sin bin’
New Airbus A321s and leased engines allowing for more flights, CEO says.
'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
'Best of both worlds': NZ cities top global sleep tourism rankings
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Queenstown man runs length of Japan to support Palestinians
'I love this stuff and I’m lucky to enjoy the pain a little bit.'
This NZ skifield is now the biggest in the country
A development has nudged this field ahead of Whakapapa and Tūroa.
Brad Pitt stars in rugged NZ photoshoot for top magazine
The A-list Hollywood actor was photographed in Glenorchy for GQ’s cover shoot.
Society Insider: Rich Lister’s milestone year; Kiwi Bondi Rescue star’s move to real estate; model and entrepreneur’s very modern family
Ricardo Simich has the latest society news.
St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.
Watch: Kiwi paraglider's 200km flight over India goes viral
Benjamin Kellett soared over the Indian Himalayas for 6.5 hours, gaining viral attention.
Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country
A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.
'Leave us on read': Civil Defence warns Brad Pitt of incoming test alert
Brad Pitt will receive an emergency alert today, along with 5.5 million others.
Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup
The tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.
'Glorious views': Bare lakefront section sells for $6.8m
The land had been in the vendor's family for nearly 80 years.
Society Insider: Did Pitt stay at the Mowbray's? Huljich's new life; why rich hairstylist's moving on
Plus, chef Polly Markus announces her next life-changing project.
First XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competition
Co-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.
Doctors 'stoked' with new HIV self-test vending machine
The latest HIV self-test vending machine has been set up at a Queenstown medical centre.
New study out on Kirkpatrick plan for K Rd, Colliers moves Westgate properties: Property Insider
What would planned K Rd building do to the area? Give it a $135m boost, a new study shows.
Who's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?
One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.
'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar Cup
Nathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.
Nigel Latta on cancer battle: 'Love is the only thing that matters'
He was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour six months after his wedding.
On The Up: Glowworms, luxury and manaakitanga - Rotorua's ambitions for a brighter future
City moving out of the twin shadows of Covid and emergency housing debate.
Society Insider: Rich list property developer and spa star to wed; inside Jaimee Lupton's US trip
Plus celeb stylist Gab Waller’s visit to NZ with The Luxury Network.
Fast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn
'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff
On The Up: Skyline hits 100m luge rides milestone - the secret to the Kiwi invention's lasting appeal
The son of Skyline's founder says the Luge is 'more than just an exhilarating ride'.
Tech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?
Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.
Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?
A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.
Father lying paralysed on rainy mountain bike track saved by daughter's iPhone hunch
Clayton Hairs is now a tetraplegic. He hopes his survival story will be a wake-up call.
Watch: Young fan's surprise encounter with Brad Pitt at Auckland McDonald's
It's understood Pitt stayed in Muriwai during his Auckland film shoot.
Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home
Jane Phare compares notes with other mums on the trauma of children leaving the nest.
Rice to the occasion: How a Queenstown brewery snagged gold at Tokyo Sake Challenge
Zenkuro was one of two non-Japanese breweries to be recognised at the challenge.
Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.