It's hoped work on the next connections between Otago's cycle trails will begin this year - when finished a continuous 600km network of trails will link Queenstown to Dunedin.

The roof over the oldest merchant ship in the world leaks, and the walls of its dry dock let seawater in.

Detective Inspector Chris Barry says the victim, a local man, was on his way home when the incident occurred.

Five defence force personnel from the 16th Field Regiment are already on their way to the United Kingdom to help train Ukrainian troops.

A former lawyer who shone a light on sexual harassment in the legal profession is standing for the Queenstown Lakes mayoralty.

The massive jump in costs was due in part to the smelter promising to get rid of more than 200,000 tonnes of spent cell lining waste containing cyanide and toxic fluoride by 2029.

There are 16 people who have died with Covid-19 and 7591 new community cases being reported today, the Ministry of Health says.

Christchurch City councillors have voted unanimously to provide the funding, and 3380 households in the worst affected suburb of Bromley will be able to get a share from Monday.

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.

Nasa has scheduled a last ditch attempt to launch its super pressure balloon from Wānaka on Friday.

The Department of Corrections has stood down five staff following allegations of misconduct at the prison.

Big changes to funding for tertiary certificates and diplomas are being labelled unfair and short-sighted.

The Education Ministry is clearing out its quake-prone head office, at the same time as some schools are still using their quake-prone buildings.

NZ Cricket is cleaning out the White Ferns' setup after a disappointing World Cup campaign with former captain Amy Satterthwaite the latest to go.

The Dunedin City Council is installing new stairs at St Clair Beach for surfers, as existing access can be dangerous.

Jeremy Redmore is perhaps best known for his time as the guy from Midnight Youth, curating rock hits and leaning coolly against walls; a contrast to his new hat as the whimsical J.A. Redmore, children's picture book author.

Changes to a $60 million programme to help sexually abused children have been badly mismanaged by Oranga Tamariki, an independent review has found.

Investigators have called for a review of safety systems on Singapore-flagged ships after a crew member was seriously injured.