Mayoral candidate promises to deliver
Mayoral candidate promises to deliver
A paper run became part of Dunedin City Council candidate Benedict Ong’s mayoral run during campaigning yesterday.
Many teens worried about drug use
Many teens worried about drug use
While it appears smoking and drinking are ways for teens to rebel, Otago researchers have been stunned to find many of them are actually worried about their own use of drugs, including alcohol.
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Watch: Chick takes dip before first successful flight
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Watch: Chick takes dip before first successful flight
It was second time lucky for a slightly sodden albatross chick after its first attempt at flight ended with a tumble from Taiaroa Head into Otago Harbour.
‘Just trying to have a laugh’
‘Just trying to have a laugh’
A Dunedin mayoral candidate’s late-night social media activity has landed him in hot water with the council’s electoral officer.
Christchurch woman found dead
Christchurch woman found dead
A 66-year-old missing woman has been found dead in Christchurch this evening.
Pest threatening Australian grains industry found in imported nappies
Pest threatening Australian grains industry found in imported nappies
Australia has detected the larvae of khapra beetles in imported nappies sold in supermarkets nationwide, the agriculture ministry said.
Kirk alleged shooter feared being shot by police before surrendering: sheriff
Kirk alleged shooter feared being shot by police before surrendering: sheriff
Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, was afraid of being shot by police and eventually agreed to surrender only if it was done peacefully.
Despair deepens for family forced to flee across Gaza yet again
Despair deepens for family forced to flee across Gaza yet again
Exhaustion, despair and anger are grinding away at Ne'man Abu Jarad.
Former top cop joins Kiwis seeking overseas cancer treatment
Former top cop joins Kiwis seeking overseas cancer treatment
A former top cop has joined a number of Kiwi blood cancer patients seeking cutting edge therapy overseas, as wait times grow for standard stem cell treatment in New Zealand.
Nash dumped from govt trip to US over 'distraction' concerns
Nash dumped from govt trip to US over 'distraction' concerns
Former Labour minister-now-New Zealand First admirer Stuart Nash has been dumped from a government trip to the United States this week due to concerns his recent remarks about women would be "a distraction".
Doctors to strike as Minister blames union for failed pay talks
Doctors to strike as Minister blames union for failed pay talks
A 48-hour strike by 5500 senior hospital doctors will go ahead next week after their union spurned Health NZ's latest pay offer.
Trump targets Antifa movement as 'terrorist organisation'
Trump targets Antifa movement as 'terrorist organisation'
US President Donald Trump has signalled action against the anti-fascist antifa movement following the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.
Large majority of Kiwis support govt rates cap: poll
Large majority of Kiwis support govt rates cap: poll
An overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support the government putting a cap on the amount councils can increase rates each year, according to the RNZ-Reid Research poll.
Tom Phillips details to remain secret as injunction continues
Tom Phillips details to remain secret as injunction continues
An injunction preventing the media from publishing certain details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family remains in place.
Aussie Kmart stores breached shoppers' privacy with facial tech
Aussie Kmart stores breached shoppers' privacy with facial tech
Kmart has been pinged for breaching shoppers' privacy by scanning the faces of customers returning products at dozens of its Australian stores
Kimmel show suspended after Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel show suspended after Charlie Kirk comments
ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk's killing.
Friends fighting on dark road killed by car in 'avoidable tragedy'
Friends fighting on dark road killed by car in 'avoidable tragedy'
The angry last words between two good mates in the final hours of 2022 turned out to be tragically true.
Trump hails UK special relationship
Trump hails UK special relationship
US President Donald Trump is enjoying an unprecedented second state visit to the UK.
Five cops shot, three dead, in Pennsylvania
Five cops shot, three dead, in Pennsylvania
Three police officers have been killed and two injured in a shooting in the southern part of Pennsylvania, state police say.
Father and son in alleged Mosgiel bat attack
Father and son in alleged Mosgiel bat attack
A father and son hunting for a Mosgiel resident armed with baseball bats allegedly resorted to smashing up the person's car.