Bomb squad called out to 'item of concern' in Christchruch
A Christchurch street was cordoned off on Monday morning after the bomb squad was called in when an "item of concern" was found.
Person dies in Rolleston crash
Person dies in Rolleston crash
One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury this morning.
Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say
Driver seen with open drink after crash, police say
A Dunedin driver who "smelled of alcohol" was seen by a member of the public with an open beverage right after crashing into another car, police say.
Govt commissions review into cyber security breach
Govt commissions review into cyber security breach
Health Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned a review by the Ministry of Health into the response to the cyber security breach involving patient information on ManageMyHealth.
Man 'caused a scene' at Octagon bar and punched officer in face: police
Man 'caused a scene' at Octagon bar and punched officer in face: police
A drunk man who "caused a scene" after being refused entry to a Dunedin bar ended his night by allegedly punching a police officer in the face.
Fight over alleged stolen bottle of milk leads to 'severe injuries'
Fight over alleged stolen bottle of milk leads to 'severe injuries'
A man received "severe injuries" to his face after a dispute in Dunedin over a stolen bottle of milk escalated into violence, police say.
Road reopened after fatal Selwyn crash
Road reopened after fatal Selwyn crash
One person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury this morning.
At least 30 killed in market gunman attack
At least 30 killed in market gunman attack
At least 30 people were killed and several others abducted when gunmen attacked a market in Nigeria's Niger State, police said today.
Final victims of Swiss bar fire identified
Final victims of Swiss bar fire identified
All 40 people who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire in Switzerland have been identified, police said today.
US operation against Maduro 'illegal': Clark
US operation against Maduro 'illegal': Clark
There is no doubt that Donald Trump's attack on Venezuela was illegal, former prime minister and UN leader Helen Clark says.
Search for missing tramper near Lake Ōhau
Search for missing tramper near Lake Ōhau
A large search for a missing tramper near Lake Ōhau is set to resume this morning.
Venezuela govt remains united behind Maduro
Venezuela govt remains united behind Maduro
A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro.
Woman waited over 11 hours at ED, not seen by doctor
Woman waited over 11 hours at ED, not seen by doctor
Health New Zealand has apologised to a woman who spent 11-and-a-half hours at Wellington Hospital's emergency department, but was never seen by a doctor.
Patients at risk of identity theft, extortion, experts say
Patients at risk of identity theft, extortion, experts say
Thousands of patients caught up in the ManageMyHealth ransomware attack could be at risk of identity theft or extortion, cyber security experts are warning.
Holiday road toll well down on previous years
Holiday road toll well down on previous years
The holiday road toll stands provisionally at seven deaths, police say, well down on the 15 deaths last year and 22 deaths in 2024.
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Time, effort for city remembered
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Time, effort for city remembered
He was no longer Dunedin’s mayor, but Jules Radich was poised to maintain some influence in shaping the city’s future.
Statue’s inspiration to visit for first time
Statue’s inspiration to visit for first time
The inspiration for a celebrated 60-year-old sculpture at the Dunedin Botanic Garden will soon make her first visit to the site.
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Founder’s decanter given to library
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Founder’s decanter given to library
What looks like a high-end, extremely expensive bottle of vino, is actually a historic 150-year-old whisky decanter.
Rare cars on show
Rare cars on show
Mazda collector and Retro Automotive restorer Cory Wilson, of Dunedin, shows off his rare R100 Mazda during an impromptu car meet in South Dunedin on Saturday.
Cruise ship’s first visit to city
Cruise ship’s first visit to city
Cruise ship Douglas Mawson is berthed at Dunedin’s Fryatt St wharf on Saturday after travelling from Hobart.