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'I'm an honourable guy': Bondi attack hero denies assaulting father

The Bondi terror attack hero has launched an impassioned defence against claims he assaulted his father, insisting the allegations are baseless and an extortion attempt. Bondi hero recounts...

100,000 cockroaches seized in record Aussie bust

Authorities fear exotic cockroaches could spread disease and harm Australia's native wildlife and...

100,000 illegal cockroaches seized in record Aussie bust

More than 100,000 cockroaches have been seized from a single breeder in Australia's largest-ever illegal exotic invertebrate bust.

New pitch for nuclear power in NZ

'A couple of small, modular reactors': New pitch for nuclear power in NZ

With the growing interest in smaller nuclear reactors around the world, how should New Zealand weigh the developing technology?

Controversial plan to take extra water from Lake Pūkaki approved

Lake Pukaki spilling water this week. PHOTO: MERIDIAN ENERGY

Controversial plan to take extra water from Lake Pūkaki approved

A Meridian Energy proposal to temporarily take more water from Lake Pūkaki for hydro power has been given draft approval by a fast-track panel.

Multiple factors in baby's unintentional overdose, report finds

Multiple factors in baby's unintentional overdose, report finds

A two-month-old baby died from an overdose after she received phosphate at a dose 13 times higher than prescribed, a report has revealed.

Handbag snatcher robs woman in central Dunedin

The robbery happened in Tennyson St. Photo: Google Maps

Handbag snatcher robs woman in central Dunedin

Police are on the trail of a handbag snatcher in Dunedin who swiped the bag from a woman’s car as she returned from the cinema.

Return to sender: Freed inmate back behind bars after stealing car

The Otago Corrections Facility. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Return to sender: Freed inmate back behind bars after stealing car

A man released from the Otago Corrections Facility chose to spend his first day of freedom by allegedly stealing a car, police say.

Defence on agenda as Luxon meets with Australian PM

New Zealand and Australian prime ministers Christopher Luxon (L) and Anthony Albanese meet in...

Defence on agenda as Luxon meets with Australian PM

The Prime Minister says New Zealand and Australia's militaries will "absolutely" be more aligned in the future, and that process has already started.

School mural ‘big step up’

Artist Nic Dempster (left) and Waikouaiti School principal Stuart Cooke celebrate with the school...

School mural ‘big step up’

Nic Dempster will not be spending so much time at Waikouaiti School any more.

Pounamu theft: Mother and son fined $5000

Boyuan Zhang and his mother, Xin Li, in court this morning. Photo: RNZ

Pounamu theft: Mother and son fined $5000

A mother and son caught trying to take a large amount of pounamu to China have been fined $5000, the first successful prosecution of its kind.

Near-miss highlights concern about trains and stop signs

KiwiRail says it has embarked on a wide range of initiatives to improve operations. Photo: RNZ

Near-miss highlights concern about trains and stop signs

TAIC says it's concerned at the number of trains driving past stop signs, as it releases a report into a near-miss between a 1000-tonne freight train and a passenger one in 2025.

Concern at standard of care for disabled

Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall. PHOTO: LANCE LAWSON / SUPPLIED

Concern at standard of care for disabled

A report on disabled people's experiences of health services says improvements are needed across sectors to reduce barriers to care.

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Whale, hello there! Marine mammals visit Otago Harbour

University of Otago students (from front) Amy Jordan, Mila Smith de Zeeuw and Ella Peterson...

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Whale, hello there! Marine mammals visit Otago Harbour

They told Mila Smith de Zeeuw: ‘‘Go study in Dunedin. It’ll be great. You’ll have a whale of a time’’.

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Ong calls police after claiming security cameras ripped down

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Ong calls police after claiming security cameras ripped down

Benedict Ong says he has serious concerns for his safety after being threatened with a baton in the street and having his home security cameras ripped down.

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Dinosaur dispute: Councillor upset by email

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Dinosaur dispute: Councillor upset by email

An allegation of a ‘‘playground beat-up’’ between Dunedin councillors has emerged from fervent debate about the city’s most notable dinosaur.

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DCC blunder lands woman with $70 parking ticket

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DCC blunder lands woman with $70 parking ticket

A Dunedin woman is questioning a parking ticket she received last Sunday when a sign right above the park shows paid parking was not required that day.

Opening date for uni building

An artist’s impression of the new University of Otago’s Christchurch campus building, Wai-Ora,...

Opening date for uni building

The troubled and long-delayed building for the University of Otago’s Christchurch campus finally has an opening date, as the university looks to grow student numbers across the board.

College of Education campus relocating

College of Education campus relocating

Invercargill’s University of Otago College of Education campus is to be relocated under a statement of intent (SOI) signed by the university and the Southland Institute of Technology (SIT).

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