Civic leaders in Auckland and Christchurch have returned, but new leaders will take office in Wellington and Dunedin, while some areas have scrapped Maori wards. Read...

Incumbent Jules Radich confirmed his bid for a second term was unsuccessful, with Sophie Barker and Andrew Simms in the lead. Read...

Counting is underway in the 2025 local elections, with mayors in Auckland, Nelson and Dunedin seeking second terms. Read...

Follow live coverage as Otago host Waikato in an NPC quarterfinal at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday night. Read...

They will help patients arriving in mental health crisis, the government says. Read...

Queenstown, Dunedin and North Shore airports win at annual awards. Read...

Taranaki playmaker Josh Jacomb has signed a two-year deal in Dunedin - but he will play out another Super Rugby Pacific season with the Chiefs first. Read...

A 25-year-old has appeared in court charged with murder. Read...

The principal of Columba College has been on leave since 30 July. Read...

A 25-year-old is appearing in Dunedin District Court on Monday on a murder charge. Read...