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Multiple people shot at Ivy League university

Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Photo: Getty Images

Multiple people shot at Ivy League university

Police are searching for a suspect in a shooting at Brown University in which two people were killed and eight critically hurt at the Ivy League school in the US.

Hipkins promising a different Labour Party

Hipkins promising a different Labour Party

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is promising voters will see a different Labour in 2026 to the party they turned their backs on in 2023.

Boy who fled youth justice facility found

The boy fled from Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo in Rolleston yesterday. Photo: Google Maps

Boy who fled youth justice facility found

Police have located a teenager who absconded from a youth justice residence near Christchurch.

Dirt bike rider 'seriously hurt' in Twizel crash

Dirt bike rider 'seriously hurt' in Twizel crash

A dirt bike rider has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after colliding with a car near Twizel, emergency services say.

Search after youth escapes Canterbury facility

RNZ understands the facility the young person escaped from is Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo. Photo:...

Search after youth escapes Canterbury facility

Oranga Tamariki and police are working to find a person who has escaped from a youth justice facility in Canterbury.

Luxon defends leadership

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has a "tight disciplined team". Photo: RNZ

Luxon defends leadership

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has mounted a defence of his leadership, reminding people he rebuilt the National Party after "a state of civil war".

Drug dealer set to lose $650k in assets

Bikes are among goods seized. Photo: NZ Police

Drug dealer set to lose $650k in assets

More than $500,000 of riches from organised crime could be stripped from a Wellington methamphetamine dealer after a court order, while his children also face seizures, police say.

Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad

Bravery award for boy who tried to stop assault on dad

A 12-year-old boy who tried to stop a neighbour's prolonged attack on his father says he wouldn't wish the "horrible experience" on anyone.

Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate

Donald Trump with unidentified women in this image from the estate of the late financier and...

Trump in new photos from Epstein's estate

Congressional Democrats in the US have released 19 new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.

Charles shares milestone in cancer journey

King Charles speaks about his cancer recovery at Clarence House in London. Photo: Tommy Forbes...

Charles shares milestone in cancer journey

King Charles III has revealed his doctors can reduce his treatment for cancer in the new year, describing the moment as a "blessing" and testament to remarkable medical advances.

Another ferry fail shows tug needed: union

The Interislander ferry. Photo: Interislander (file)

Another ferry fail shows tug needed: union

An Interislander ferry has dodged a bullet after suffering a technical failure - proof to the govt that an emergency tug should be retained, a union says.

Suspicious crash sparks homicide inquiry

A homicide investigation is under way after a man's death in Rotorua.

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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain

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Apology to pregnant woman who waited six hours in ED in pain

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) has apologised after a pregnant woman in significant pain had to wait for more than six hours for treatment at Dunedin Hospital’s emergency department.

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Never too old to learn

Peter Duncan has reason to celebrate. Today, he will become what is believed to be the oldest...

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Ex-teacher university’s oldest PhD graduate

Peter Duncan is living proof that there is no age limit on curiosity and that the mind never really retires.

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HNZ to meet embattled OHL board

Te Kāika chief executive Matt Matahaere. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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HNZ to meet embattled OHL board

An embattled Dunedin health and social service has fronted Health New Zealand officials for crisis talks this week.

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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints

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Delay over Enterprise Dunedin disappoints

Delayed decision-making about the future of Enterprise Dunedin has annoyed a former city councillor.

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Governance structure changes criticised

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Governance structure changes criticised

Adjustments to the Dunedin City Council governance structure to accommodate Cr Lee Vandervis did not delight all of his colleagues.

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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral

Dunedin illustrator Ruby Jones at Tūhura Otago Museum yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Life ‘non-stop’ since artist’s work went viral

A simple, soft and gentle sketch that illustrated a moment of empathy after one of New Zealand’s most horrific attacks propelled a Dunedin artist’s career to new heights.

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Decision to restrict kava use riles

Otago University deputy vice-chancellor Pacific Prof Dianne Sika-Paotonu. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Decision to restrict kava use riles

A decision to temporarily restrict the use of kava on the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus has drawn the ire of some staff.

University announces professorial promotions

The University of Otago has promoted 26 of its academics to the position of professor, and a further six have been promoted to the positions of research professor and clinical research professor.

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