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Bare buttocks and Colonel Hacker: NZ's most complained about TV ads revealed

Lotto's "A Promise is a Promise" ad received 48 initial complaints. Photo: Screenshot /...

Bare buttocks and Colonel Hacker: NZ's most complained about TV ads revealed

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has revealed the television ads that New Zealanders complained most about in 2025.

Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

Australian influencer died from severe blood loss after home birth

A coroner has begun investigating the death of a wellness influencer who was rushed to hospital after giving birth to her son at home.

Residents fearful after fatal bus stabbing

Police outside the Fenchurch Superette in Glen Innes on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ / Marika...

Residents fearful after fatal bus stabbing

Glen Innes locals are mourning the death of a man killed on a bus in the Auckland suburb this week.

Outrage as California students form human swastika

Outrage as California students form human swastika

A photo of eight high school students forming a "human swastika" on a California football field went viral online last week, spurring an outcry from the Jewish community and political leaders...

US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sails through the Miyako Strait near Okinawa on its way to the...

US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident

The United States has for the first time criticised China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft during a training exercise last week, incidents that the Asian neighbours have given...

Mark Lundy 'expanding social contacts' as parole relaxed

Mark Lundy 'expanding social contacts' as parole relaxed

Convicted murderer Mark Lundy is expanding his social contacts but isn't able to have his own social media accounts.

Council staffer spotted parking in disabled spot

Inquiries are under way to determine if a Selwyn District Council staff member who parked in a disabled car park will be fined $750.

'Well involved' house fire sends smoke over city

Smoke from the fire on Paddington St in Northcote. Photo: Facebook

'Well involved' house fire sends smoke over city

Fire crews have been battling a house fire in north Christchurch this morning.

Rescue chopper accused ruled fit to stand trial

Helicopters Otago senior paramedic Shayne Henry (left) and chief executive Graeme Gale were livid...

Rescue chopper accused ruled fit to stand trial

A man who allegedly stole life-saving medicine from a Dunedin rescue helicopter has been found fit to plead to the charges he faces.

Provider cleared over mouldy school lunches

The rotten food served to students at Haeata Community Campus. Photo: Supplied / Haeata Community...

Provider cleared over mouldy school lunches

NZ Food Safety has found no food safety risks with the government's school lunch provider after an investigation into mouldy meals at a Christchurch school.

Dunedin pub in trouble again after cops abused

The Bog Irish Bar. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Dunedin pub in trouble again after cops abused

A central Dunedin pub skating on thin ice over locked fire exits is in hot water once again after police were abused by patrons during a drunken 21st.

One seriously hurt in crash south of Dunedin

Police at the crash scene on Wednesday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

One seriously hurt in crash south of Dunedin

One person is in a serious condition after a crash between two cars and a logging truck south of Allanton.

Convicted child sex offender jailed over images

A convicted Christchurch sex offender has been jailed for distributing and possessing images depicting the sexual exploitation and abuse of babies and children.

Could 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ?

New Omicron-targeted boosters are being rolled out worldwide - but are likely still months away...

Could 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ?

Penalising families who refuse to vaccinate their children could help boost New Zealand's low vaccination coverage, but may have "unintended consequences", experts warn.

Troublesome teens taken away from Dunedin mall

Troublesome teens taken away from Dunedin mall

Two teenagers who donned ski masks and barked at people in a Dunedin mall had their afternoon activities cut short when they were taken away by police.

Girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of mower

Girl dies after falling from quad bike into path of mower

A little girl was sitting on a loose plywood platform on a quad bike when she fell into the path of a mower it was towing and was badly injured.

Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software

A Dunedin man allegedly never delivered a laptop he sold on Facebook marketplace. Photo: Getty...

Thousands of NZers' devices infected with malicious software

The country's cyber agency is alerting tens of thousands of New Zealanders that their devices have been infected with malicious software.

Australia's social media ban for kids kicks in

Millions of Australian teenagers are now banned from social media as world-first laws aimed at better protecting children online come into force.

Crews called out to Green Island house fire

Firefighters at the scene in Green Island this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Crews called out to Green Island house fire

The occupants of a Dunedin house escaped unharmed after a fire took hold in the roof this morning.

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Otago expecting to post $9m deficit in 2026

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Otago University expecting to post $9m deficit in 2026

A $9 million deficit is expected by the University of Otago in the coming year, documents show.

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