Police injured in scuffles during huge London protest march
Updated 10.05 am
More than 100,000 protesters have marched through central London in one of the UK's biggest right-wing demonstrations of modern times.
Dunedin Powerball player wins $10 million prize
Dunedin Powerball player wins $10 million prize
A lucky Powerball player from Dunedin has won an epic $10.05 million in Saturday night’s Powerball Must Be Won draw.
Children sleeping nearby as candidate's hoarding shot at
Children sleeping nearby as candidate's hoarding shot at
A resident on a property close to where ACT candidate Matt Yovich's hoarding was shot multiple times last week says they understand two children were asleep at the end of a house closest to where the shots were fired.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Russia's Kamchatka region
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Russia's Kamchatka region
An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Chopper used to catch man fleeing police in Christchurch
Chopper used to catch man fleeing police in Christchurch
A police helicopter was used to help officers chase down a driver who fled after having his vehicle's tyres spiked in Christchurch overnight.
Police investigating items at Tom Phillips' campsites
Police investigating items at Tom Phillips' campsites
A dedicated police team is examining items from the campsites used by Tom Phillips and his children over their four years on the run.
North Korea executing people for sharing foreign media: report
North Korea executing people for sharing foreign media: report
North Korea has executed people for distributing foreign media, including television shows like popular South Korean dramas, a UN human rights report says.
Thousands turn out for Auckland protest march
Thousands turn out for Auckland protest march
Main roads in Auckland's CBD are being reopened by police after a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Fury as huge Aussie gas project approved
'Dangerous climate fail': Fury as huge Aussie gas project approved
A decision to approve an operating licence for Australia's biggest gas project until 2070 is a shameful betrayal that will impact generations, conservationists say. The federal government green-lit...
Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash
Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash
The mother of a teenager killed when Kyan Stack drove under the influence of drugs has told a Christchurch court about the pain and suffering he caused their family.
'We got him': Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody
'We got him': Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody
A young Utah man suspected of killing the conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university forum has been taken into custody.
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Twins’ lifelong rivalry set to run high in half-marathon
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Twins’ lifelong rivalry set to run high in half-marathon
When Sam Shaw was born, he came out about 10 minutes before his identical twin brother Beno.
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Student rep hoping to continue role
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Student rep hoping to continue role
An embattled student representative is hoping to remain in his role after receiving a formal letter to resign from the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) executive.
Sweet success
Sweet success
Desmond-Emila Makasini, 26, celebrates with his daughter Aliana Makasini, 6, after graduating from Otago Polytechnic with a master’s of architecture at the Dunedin Town Hall.
Gale-force winds forecast — chance of tornadoes
Gale-force winds forecast — chance of tornadoes
More wild weather is on the way, bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds and the chance of thunderstorms to parts of the South, including Dunedin.
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Supporters join nationwide protest to ‘stand up for justice and humanity’
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Supporters join nationwide protest to ‘stand up for justice and humanity’
About 20 Dunedin Palestinian supporters have made a trip to Auckland to support a nationwide protest to push the government to impose sanctions on Israel.
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Secondary teachers set to strike after offer rejected
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Secondary teachers set to strike after offer rejected
Secondary school teachers are striking next week after the government’s latest pay offer was rejected as "a waste of time", an Otago union representative says.
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Safety benefits hailed; carpark loss 'disappointing'
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Safety benefits hailed; carpark loss 'disappointing'
Transport changes in South Dunedin, including the removal of carparks, are the only way to ensure safe traffic flow, the Otago chairman of the Automobile Association says.
Ahead of the game
Ahead of the game
Otago Girls' High School year 12 student Kaida "Kandi Lei" Rumble, 16, is ready for the 5th annual Esports Brawl today.
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Teams’ skills not up for debate after wins
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Teams’ skills not up for debate after wins
A Dunedin secondary school has dominated a city-wide debating tournament, winning in multiple grades.