16 Jul: The rare spade-toothed whale washes ashore in Otago, marking just the sixth time a specimen of the mammal is found and the first one fully intact.... more
16 Jul: Around 300 people are without power in Central Otago, after a bus collided with a power pole near Chatto Creek, north of Alexandra, just after 9.30 this morning... more
RUGBY A very comfortable second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season for holders Hawke's Bay in Napier this afternoon More...
BUSINESS G20 leaders say the global economy is likely heading for a "soft landing", but warn wars and escalating conflicts could endanger this outlook while more global co-operation could make growth stronger More...