Boat likely a write-off after hit-and-run
A Dunedin woman is in disbelief after a motorist smashed her boat into a bush and sped off this afternoon.
Investigation urged as 98 Palestinians die in Israeli custody
Investigation urged as 98 Palestinians die in Israeli custody
At least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli detention since the Gaza war erupted in October 2023, an Israeli human rights group says, alleging torture and medical neglect and calling for an international investigation.
Luxon says surging prison numbers a 'good thing'
Luxon says surging prison numbers a 'good thing'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared the soaring prison population to be a "good thing", characterising it as the price of restoring law and order.
Victim's wife says she turned down marriage to murder accused
Victim's wife says she turned down marriage to murder accused
The new wife of a man who was stabbed to death at his Dunedin home had previously turned down a marriage to the alleged killer, a court has heard.
Parents left confused over contaminated sand advice
Parents left confused over contaminated sand advice
A parent fielding concerns from others after testing found asbestos in a range of coloured play sand says they feel like nobody is giving them clear advice on what to do with sand in their homes.
Ousted Bangladeshi PM sentenced to death
Ousted Bangladeshi PM sentenced to death
Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, was sentenced to death in her absence on Monday at the end of a months-long trial that found her guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year.
Possible witness to North Dunedin homicide comes forward
Possible witness to North Dunedin homicide comes forward
A possible witness to a Dunedin homicide is now helping police with their inquiries.
Telco confirms death after triple-zero call fails
Aussie telco confirms death after triple-zero call fails
An Australian telco customer has died after their phone could not make calls to the emergency line on the country's third-largest mobile network.
Leary says deleted Facebook post over govt invite was 'silly'
Leary says deleted Facebook post over govt invite was 'silly'
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary says it was "silly" to go on social media and say she was not invited by the government to an event about a planned Mosgiel to Dunedin cycle trail.
Charges against soldier downgraded
Charges against soldier accused of strangling former partner downgraded
The prosecution has downgraded charges against a soldier accused of strangling his former partner.
UN Security Council backs Trump's Gaza plan
UN Security Council backs Trump's Gaza plan
The UN Security Council has voted to adopt a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.
NZ could be 'dumping ground' for dirty cars as standards slashed
NZ could be 'dumping ground' for dirty cars as standards slashed
The transport minister is dismissing fears New Zealand will become a dumping ground for high-emission vehicles as the government slashes the Clean Car Standard.
$18.3m Lotto win 'opens up whole new world'
$18.3m Lotto win 'opens up whole new world'
A Christchurch man who won $18.3 million in the weekend Lotto draw says it was the first ticket the family had bought in a decade.
One hurt as fender bender snarls Dunedin traffic
One hurt as fender bender snarls Dunedin traffic
One person was injured in a two-car crash which briefly stopped traffic in central Dunedin this morning.
Voters split but Hipkins 'comfortable' over CGT
Voters split but Hipkins 'comfortable' over Capital Gains Tax
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he is comfortable with where the Capital Gains Tax policy has landed, after a survey showed voters were split on the idea.
Lion around St Kilda
Lion around St Kilda
I was taken with this sea lion on the path by St Kilda Surf Club this morning.
Police confirm Sanson fire deaths being treated as homicide
Police confirm Sanson fire deaths being treated as homicide
Police have confirmed they are now treating the fatal incident in Sanson on Saturday - where three children and their father died - as a homicide.
Country's first rubber road to be trialled in Canterbury
Country's first rubber road to be trialled in Canterbury
The first rubber road in New Zealand is being planned in Canterbury.
Man accused of murdering father and son in house fire named
Man accused of murdering father and son in house fire named
The man accused of murdering a father and son who died in an Auckland house fire can now be named.
Voices heard before 'deliberately lit' fire tears through Dunedin house
Voices heard before 'deliberately lit' fire tears through Dunedin house
Police evacuated neighbouring properties as a "deliberately lit" fire torched a Dunedin house on a night of suspicious blazes in the city.