Recovering Bardot tells fans not to worry
Former French movie star Brigitte Bardot is currently recovering and wants to reassure those concerned about her health not to worry.
Tom Phillips: battle over restrictions continues
Tom Phillips: battle over restrictions continues
A hearing challenging extensive restrictions preventing media from publishing certain details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips is under way.
Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered
Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered
A Canadian has been arrested after Customs officers found 15kg of meth in his luggage at Auckland Airport.
Rates cap policy announced
Rates cap policy announced
The govt's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of 2% and a maximum of 4% and take effect from 2027.
Christchurch students ate mouldy lunches
Christchurch pupils ate mouldy lunches
Parents have been asked to watch for symptoms of food poisoning after students ate the mouldy meal.
Man paralysed after chest drain mistake
Man paralysed after chest drain mistake
A man who was taken to hospital with fractured ribs and bruised lungs was left a paraplegic after a chest drain was inserted incorrectly.
Cool start to summer in South
Cool start to summer in South
It may be the start of meteorological summer, but the heat looks to have been dialled down in the South.
'Terrible tragedy': Emotional guilty plea after causing fatal crash
'Terrible tragedy': Emotional guilty plea after causing fatal crash
A Swiss national wiped away tears as he pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge following a fatal crash in Canterbury on November 19.
'Journalist' charged over satanic child sex abuse material
'Journalist' charged over satanic child sex abuse material
A self-described independent news site editor is one of four Australians charged over alleged involvement in a satanic child sex abuse material ring.
Police formally identify Dunedin woman's body
Police formally identify Dunedin woman's body
Police have formally identified the body of 25-year-old Dunedin woman Te Anihana Pomana.
Evacuations urged as bushfire threatens WA homes
Evacuations urged as bushfire threatens WA homes
An out-of-control bushfire is threatening homes and properties in Western Australia, and residents are being warned to leave now or put their lives in danger.
'Aggressive and confrontational' teen pepper-sprayed during arrest
'Aggressive and confrontational' teen pepper-sprayed during arrest
A speeding Dunedin teenager was pepper-sprayed after allegedly becoming ‘‘aggressive and confrontational’’ with police.
Aussie rock icon wanted to move to Dunedin
Aussie rock icon wanted to move to Dunedin
If Jimmy Barnes had his way, Dunedin may have been able to claim him as one of its own.
Man in Mob t-shirt smashed door at cop station
Man in Mob t-shirt smashed door at Dunedin cop station
A man removed his hoodie to reveal Mongrel Mob insignia before smashing the front door of a Dunedin police station, police allege.
Chambers determined to avoid repeat of McSkimming saga
Chambers determined to avoid repeat of McSkimming saga
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says he is determined there will never be a repeat of the "group think" and closed ranks that led to members of the senior executive blocking an investigation into disgraced former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Southeast Asia storm death toll tops 600
Southeast Asia storm death toll tops 600
The death toll has mounted to more than 600 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia.
Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze
Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze
Thousands have turned out to pay tribute to the victims of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than 75 years.
Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says
Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour's new GP loan proposal is "a bit confused" and does not address the real workforce shortage in the sector.
One dead in crash north of Dunedin
One dead in crash north of Dunedin
One person has died following a serious crash north of Dunedin on Saturday night.
Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property
Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property
A jailed Christchurch chop shop boss who received $800,000 in stolen cars now looks set to lose millions in property as a result.