Torrential rain forces 19,000 to evacuate
Storms in northern China have poured nearly a year's rainfall on Baoding, an industrial city on the doorstep of the capital Beijing.
Wind, rain on way for parts of country next week
Wind, rain on way for parts of country next week
Most of the country can look forward to a fine weekend, but more unsettled weather is forecast for next week.
US 'will sell so much' beef to Australia after relaxed restrictions: Trump
US 'will sell so much' beef to Australia after relaxed restrictions: Trump
The United States will sell "so much" beef to Australia, US President Donald Trump said today after Canberra relaxed import restrictions.
Child restrained, thrown at drawers after fighting sibling
Child restrained, thrown at drawers after fighting sibling
A child who was fighting with his younger brother was sent to his room and held down on his bed by two adults, then twice thrown against a set of drawers by another.
Less than half of recent nursing graduates employed by Health NZ
Less than half of recent nursing graduates employed by Health NZ
Nursing students and recent graduates say they are being "failed" by Health NZ, which has employed just 45% of mid-year graduates.
Growing awareness of climate crisis
Growing awareness of climate crisis
A new garden at Kew showcases carbon's importance in sustaining life and how plants can help combat the climate crisis.
Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences
Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences
The government is moving to strengthen the offence of treating, by creating a buffer zone around polling stations where free food, drink and entertainment is banned.
French plan to recognise Palestinian state
French plan to recognise Palestinian state
France intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly, President Emmanuel Macron says, in hopes of bringing peace to the region.
New era as official portrait of Aaron Hawkins unveiled
New era as official portrait of Aaron Hawkins unveiled
The official portrait of former Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins has landed.
Cost of living possible reason for rise in house fires: Fenz
Cost of living possible reason for rise in house fires: Fenz
Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says the cost of living could be to blame for the highest number of house fire fatalities in a decade.
Passport redesign: English to re-appear above te reo Māori
Passport redesign: English to re-appear above te reo Māori
The move reflects the government's commitment to using English first, Internal Affairs Minister Brook van Velden says.
Seymour's 'dropkick' voters comment unhelpful: minister
Seymour's 'dropkick' voters comment unhelpful: minister
The Justice Minister says comments made by the Deputy PM - calling voters who enrol late "dropkicks" - are "unhelpful", as changes to voter enrolment are rolled out.
Drink-driver pepper-sprayed during escape bid
Drink-driver pepper-sprayed during escape bid
A Dunedin man was pepper-sprayed and bitten by a police dog after kicking off during a routine traffic stop.
Watch: NZ man drunkenly assaulted airline crew on flight
Watch: NZ man drunkenly assaulted airline crew on flight
A New Zealand man has been sentenced for drunkenly assaulting two airline crew on a flight from Perth to Auckland.
Cyclist serious after Christchurch hit-and-run
Cyclist serious after Christchurch hit-and-run
A cyclist was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a hit-and-run in Christchurch on Wednesday morning.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies
Hulk Hogan, the US sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon, has died. He was 71.
Emergency text used to find missing 79-year-old
Emergency text used to find missing 79-year-old
A 79-year-old Christchurch woman reported missing has been found safe and well by a member of the public after police sent an emergency alert text.
Hardest frost of year bites
Hardest frost of year bites
Icy conditions around Dunedin left at least one duck dazed and confused yesterday.
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Polytech boss launches withering attack on government
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Polytech boss launches withering attack on government
Otago Polytechnic’s boss fears being "dragged down to the lowest common denominator" by the Open Polytechnic, as she stakes her institution’s claim for independence.
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More than 20 Otago Polytech staff face redundancy
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More than 20 Otago Polytech staff face redundancy
More than 20 staff at the Otago Polytechnic are set to be axed as the institution yesterday revealed who is in the firing line.