George Bennett is the second New Zealand rider UAE Team Emirates have brought in to help Tadej Pogacar defend his yellow jersey at next year's Tour de France.

Isaac Jacobs was left in shock when a disorientated man he pulled over to check on tried crossing a busy road, and was hit by incoming traffic.

Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt left a meeting convinced councillors had launched a vote of no confidence against him, but several people present say that is not the case.

Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is storing personal items — including furniture, mattresses and a large appliance still in bubble wrap — in council-owned buildings across the city.

Rory van Vugt has returned to New Zealand after a stint playing rugby in the US and is fizzing for a return to the Southland Stags, but first, he has MIQ to get through.

A person has died and another injured in a three-car crash at the intersection of Raynes Rd and Ōhaupō Rd in Rukuhia.

Widepread power outages did not affect the South Island because major industrial and commercial customers agreed to cut their usage.

Plan ahead for overnight roadwork closures, including SH20 Waterview Tunnel northbound lanes.

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A controversial landfill decision that was vehemently opposed by a community group is one step closer to becoming reality.

The Stratford District Council is proposing to add just one more seat to its table for next year's election – a Māori one.

An extraordinary meeting of the Invercargill City Council was ready to start on Tuesday, but councillors were left wondering briefly where the mayor was.

A Bay of Islands oyster company is recalling some shellfish after several cases of food poisoning were reported.

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A webcomic illustrator hoping to turn her work into a book is excited to showcase her creations at this weekend’s Armageddon Expo.

Residents expressed outrage about a lack of warning over power cuts, but lines company WEL Networks is staying silent on the issue.

Rough sleepers and beggars are causing problems for at least two South Auckland business associations.

Citycare argued there was no case to answer over its alleged wastewater negligence, but a judge was having none of it.

The Kia Ora Warriors were the last Manawatū club champions and have picked up where they left off now the competition has been revived.

A vehicle containing a firearm and ammunition was found near SH20. Police believe the car was involved in a shooting earlier in the day.