Starmer urges calm after stabbed teen dies while handcuffed
British PM Keir Starmer has condemned violent protests over the case of an 18-year-old who was handcuffed as he lay dying after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.
Peters seeks clarity on China travel bans
Peters seeks clarity on China travel bans
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has asked officials to "express concern" with Chinese counterparts about the travel bans placed on four MPs.
Stranger shot by elderly stabbing victim as home invasion backfires
Stranger shot by elderly stabbing victim as home invasion backfires
An elderly NSW couple are fighting for their lives after allegedly being stabbed in a home invasion by a stranger, who is also in hospital after being shot by the husband.
Man made verbal threat in Christchurch newsroom
Man made verbal threat in The Press newsroom in Christchurch
Security was stationed at The Press office after a man was able to enter the Christchurch newsroom unauthorised and make a verbal threat last month.
Concern 'weak' UN hampering DRC's future
Concern 'weak' UN hampering DRC's future
Help for the strife-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo could come from New Zealand, if only an impotent UN could be revitalised, Prof Robert Patman says.
Canterbury player scoops massive $28.2m Lotto win
Canterbury player scoops massive $28.2m Lotto win
A Lotto player from Ashburton is $28.2 million richer after winning Powerball first division in last night's draw.
West Coast's Pugh among MPs in China ban
West Coast's Pugh among MPs in China ban
National's MP for West Coast/Tasman Maureen Pugh travelled to Taiwan earlier this year as part of a five-day cross-party delegation.
Man charged with arson over fire at Luxon's office
Man charged with arson over fire at Luxon's office
A man has been charged with arson in relation to the fire at the Auckland electorate office of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
US House votes for measure that would end Iran war
US House votes for measure that would end Iran war
The vote is largely symbolic but reflecting growing concern among members of US President Donald Trump's party about the three-month-old conflict.
One killed and dozens injured as Iran hits Kuwait airport
One killed and dozens injured as Iran hits Kuwait airport
Gulf hostilities flared again as Iranian attacks on Kuwait damaged its airport and injured dozens while the US military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
House fire occupants believed missing
House fire occupants believed missing
People are missing after a fire tore through a house in Bay of Plenty.
Pedestrian dies in early-morning crash
Pedestrian dies in early-morning crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in the Northland town of Dargaville.
Warning more food banks will close
Warning more food banks will close
More food banks will "undoubtedly" close after govt funding dries up next year, the Salvation Army says, despite a Budget commitment to keep pumping some money into the system.
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First families move into homes under philanthropic scheme
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First families move into homes under philanthropic scheme
Chace Moody reckons without Roger Fewtrell, his young family would not have been able to buy their first home.
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Council silent on ‘major event’
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Council silent on ‘major event’
The council is staying tight-lipped over a ‘‘major event’’ proposed for Dunedin being discussed behind closed doors today.
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Car crimes driving repair demand
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Car crimes driving repair demand
While groups of youths run rampant causing severe damage to countless stolen cars, it is up to Dunedin panel beaters to clean up after them.
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Prospect of sealing road gets closer
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Prospect of sealing road gets closer
Residents concerned about the safety of a pothole-ridden, gravel Dunedin road are buoyed the council has taken a step towards sealing it.
Starry, starry nights for Speight’s chimney
Starry, starry nights for Speight’s chimney
Illuminating the Dunedin skyline is a projection featuring three stars upon the chimney at Speight’s Brewery.
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Brewery takes aim at Dunedin student group
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Brewery takes aim at Dunedin student group
New Zealand’s biggest alcohol company says the actions of a small, student-led Dunedin group were why liquor laws needed to change.
‘Always being active’ keeps centenarian motoring
‘Always being active’ keeps centenarian motoring
Joan Hardey raises a glass as she nears 100 years — and is showing no signs of slowing down.