Dozens more killed trying to reach food in Gaza
Israeli fire killed at least 50 people Monday, nearly half of them near an aid distribution site run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, as UN officials denounced aid delivery methods.
Govt launches suicide prevention plan
Govt launches suicide prevention plan
The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach.
Murdered woman's body not found for three days
Murdered Christchurch woman's body not found for three days
A murdered Christchurch woman's body was not found for three days after the emergency call to police was given the wrong code.
Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave headline
Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave headline
A Media Council ruling has upheld complaints against RNZ over a February 2025 article about a heatwave.
Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall sold
Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall, 18-car garage sold
A large Canterbury home with an indoor climbing wall and 18-car garage has been snapped up by a local family after interest from as far away as the US and UK.
HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts
HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts
Health NZ has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries.
'Truly shocking': Officer shot dead in rural Tasmania
'Truly shocking': Officer shot dead in rural Tasmania
A veteran policeman has been "shockingly" shot dead at a rural property in Tasmania in a tragedy that has rocked the community.
'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed
'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed
The public "deserves an inquiry" into the forensic mental health system, says the Chief Victims Advisor, after revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner killed his brother 50 years ago.
New to speaking English but singing no issue
New to speaking English but singing no issue
Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School student led his choir at a regional singing competition.
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Radich allies switch to Barker
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Radich allies switch to Barker
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich appears to have no councillors backing his bid for re-election as two former allies jump ship to support a rival.
Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility
Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility
The merry-go round of leaders of the delayed new Dunedin hospital project continues with Evan Davies jumping on for another ride.
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Judge appreciates welcome
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Judge appreciates welcome
Dunedin's newest judge is ready to work hard, although he might not be a Highlanders fan just yet.
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
Half a million books could be bound for Dunedin if the closure of a prominent second-hand bookshop goes ahead, its owner says.
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Taieri College students stand around a New Zealand made out of cans the school collected for the annual Octacan appeal.
School collaborates to produce artwork
School collaborates to produce artwork
The talents of the entire Musselburgh School have been combined for a new artwork.
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Claim govt setting up polytechs to fail
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Claim govt setting up polytechs to fail
The government has been accused of setting up polytechnics to fail after the revelation that almost one in 10 jobs have been cut in the past year.
Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands
Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands
Spending 11 hours walking 40km around Otago Harbour to raise money for people living in poverty was the least he could do, a Liberton Christian School pupil says.
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Band gives $5000 to hospice raised by show in tribute to late member
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Band gives $5000 to hospice raised by show in tribute to late member
The memory of a late Dunedin musician will live on thanks to donations to a charity close to his heart.
Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after Tel Aviv attacks
Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after Tel Aviv attacks
Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israel's defence minister to warn that Tehran residents would ...
Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes
Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes
Telling a questionable joke at a pub will not land people before an anti-discrimination complaints hearing under an Australian territory's proposed new laws.