Former Aussie reality TV star charged with murder
The identity of a former Beauty and the Geek contestant charged with murder has been revealed after a court lifted a suppression order.
75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ
75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War: Commemorative ceremonies held across NZ
On June 25, 2025, to mark the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, meaningful commemorative events were held throughout New Zealand.
'Mission: Impossible' theme composer Lalo Schifrin dies
'Mission: Impossible' theme composer Lalo Schifrin dies
Argentine musician Lalo Schifrin, composer of the memorable Mission: Impossible theme and the scores for dozens of Hollywood movies and TV shows, has died at age 93.
A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust
A fairytale ending after a challenging chapter for the Chris Ruth Centre Trust
What began as an exceptionally difficult period for The Chris Ruth Centre Trust has found a heartwarming and hopeful conclusion.
Torches shed light on Brighton burglars
Torches shed light on Brighton burglars
A pair of alleged burglars were betrayed by their torches when an eagle-eyed Brighton resident spotted the lights inside their neighbour's home.
First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium
First seats installed at Christchurch's new stadium
The first seats have been installed at Christchurch's new central city stadium.
NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament
NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich quits Parliament
New Zealand First List MP Tanya Unkovich has resigned, saying she serves New Zealanders better in the private sector.
Bungling pair swap blame for tipsy carpark confusion
Bungling pair swap blame for tipsy carpark confusion
An allegedly drunk duo engaged in a tat-for-tat blame game over who was trying to drive their vehicle out of a Dunedin carpark complex.
Sandbagging station opens as Dunedin awaits deluge
Sandbagging station opens as Dunedin awaits deluge
Updated 2.15 pm
A sandbagging station has been set up as Dunedin's council makes "all necessary preparations" for the predicted heavy rain overnight.
No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium: Hegseth
No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium: Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he was unaware of any intelligence suggesting Iran had moved any of its highly enriched uranium to shield it from US strikes on Iran's nuclear programme...
One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland
One dead, one critically hurt after suspicious crash in Auckland
Police say a person has died and another is in a critical condition following a suspicious crash in Auckland overnight.
Dead orca found on Christchurch beach
Dead orca found on Christchurch beach
An adult orca has been discovered dead at a beach in Christchurch.
Tasman cut off, residents evacuate as flooding hits
Tasman cut off, residents evacuate as flooding hits
Updated 3.00 pm
Heavy rain is pummelling parts of the country, causing widespread travel disruption, flooding and evacuations.
Rain cannot ‘dampen’ festival enthusiasm
Rain cannot ‘dampen’ festival enthusiasm
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival will not let the forecast wet weather "dampen" an amazing event this weekend.
Accused rapist allowed to finish studies
Accused rapist allowed to finish studies
An accused rapist was allowed to continue studying at two Otago tertiary institutions, despite both being told about the allegations against him.
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Claim racial profiling led to machete stop
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'There's a bias': Claim racial profiling led to machete stop
A gardener handcuffed for carrying a machete in a leafy Dunedin suburb was a victim of racial profiling, the woman who hired him believes.
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Freedom camping policing to change
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Freedom camping policing to change
Regular patrols in Dunedin to enforce freedom camping rules have been deemed unnecessary, but they could be reinstated if problems arise.
Council candidacy information event to be held
Council candidacy information event to be held
People considering becoming a council candidate can attend an information evening in Dunedin next week.
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'Really high reading': Baby ingested meth in Dunedin home
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'Really high reading': Baby ingested meth in Dunedin home
A Dunedin baby was taken to hospital after ingesting meth in a house where a woman had nearly $60,000 of the drug stashed.
New perspective
New perspective
Aaron Palmer, a licensed cadastral surveyor with Terramark, operates a drone to examine the Dunedin District Court building to assess the condition of the internal gutters on the roof as they are not visible from any accessible locations.