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Power restored for most after wild weather caused outages
Some exposed parts of central and southern New Zealand could still see strong gusts.
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Person dies in hospital more than a week after Southland crash
The two-vehicle crash happened on August 10.
40 of the best rainy-day activities around the country
Rainproof options range from geothermal spas to indoor climbing.
Nearly $193b of infrastructure projects lack confirmed funding
Sweden and Norway use funded 12-year plans that outlast governments.
New Zealand needs a long-term energy strategy, not more waiting
Norway's grid operator is doubling network investment this decade.
Person dies almost a month after Southland crash
A second person was seriously injured in the two-vehicle crash.
Datagrid pledges less water, generator use at Southland AI factory
Southland locals have heard new details about Datagrid's scaled-back AI factory.
‘Going hard at it’: Rare kiwi turf war caught on camera
Kiwi expert Todd Hamilton says two fighting birds were likely sparring over turf.
'Big Norm': South Island mountain named after former PM
Norman Kirk has been honoured with a mountain near Lake Manapōuri named for him.
Giant data centre breaks ground in Southland, as protestors stalk
A major milestone has been reached for a controversial mega-build.
Mercury to spend $506m on New Zealand's biggest wind farm
Mercury’s profit rose to $321m as it invests in renewable power.
Kelston end Auckland Grammar's perfect season with 27-15 final win
Silverstream, St Andrew's and Southland also claimed major schoolboy titles.
Data centres aren't the problem, our electricity market is
OPINION: New data centres could drive growth, but power-market reform is urgent.
Laura Koot: Building confidence in the boardroom and the bedroom | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Southem Girl Finishing School founder Laura Koot joins Herald NOW as she celebrates 10 years of making an impact. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Paid-up-front': Southland AI factory reaches grid deal with Transpower
But Datagird warned over long lead times amid equipment crunch
'Easy decision for me': De Groot re-signs through to 2029
He will stay with the Highlanders and Southland while eyeing selection for the Lions tour.
Public rescue person from house during Invercargill firefighters' strike
Eight of 17 incidents in the space of one hour occurred in areas affected by the strike.
Protesters target Data Centre Leaders Summit in Auckland
Professor sees "no pros", calls for binding referendum.
Three native nurseries and a fridge full of seeds on dairy farm
'We’ve met a heap of people, and it’s made farming a little bit more exciting.'
'My son would still be here': Prison failed to act after an earlier death
Coroner Amelia Steel said known risk areas remain at Invercargill Prison.
'Kiwi DNA': Man killed by falling branch during DIY tree-felling attempt
Edwin Coulter was killed while felling a pine tree on his property in Invercargill.
'I know I've done wrong': Father's desperate plea for help to stop gambling
Gambler's mounting losses have left him unable to bring his wife and children back to NZ.
Inside the high-stakes world of southern rescue helicopter pilots
Airbus marks a milestone with a rescue crew used to some of the toughest conditions.
Morning power shortage warning as temps plunge below zero, frosts in 'winterless north'
Energy Minister Simeon Brown says electricity supply is tight this morning.
It started as free haircuts for the homeless. Now, there's groceries and massages too
Melissa Aitken's charity runs without external funding, relying on community support.
Why a bad Auckland economy drags down the whole country
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
First XV rugby: 1A semi-finals set, Super 8 final locked in
Covering the latest developments in schools rugby.
Explainer: What is a data centre and why is everyone freaking out now?
Global data centre energy use is expected to double by 2030.
Polar blast brings flight cancellations, road closures and snow warnings
Snow is falling in the south with more forecast for the coming 12 hours across NZ.
Serious crashes becoming 'too common', hospitalised NZ cyclist says after Games collision
The crash involved three riders during a full-speed training ride.