Fireworks fired into lawnmower shop 'could have been catastrophic'
Two people have been arrested, after fireworks were fired into an Auckland lawnmower shop, injuring at least two people.
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Woman's deceit leaves trail of victims
Woman's deceit leaves trail of victims
A woman motivated by “malice and spite” carried out a lengthy vendetta against a former friend, spawning fake documents to win tribunal hearings.
Cirque du Soleil performer taken to hospital after fall at Auckland show
Cirque du Soleil performer taken to hospital after fall at Auckland show
The audience at an Auckland performance of Cirque du Soleil this afternoon fell silent when a performer fell several several metres to the ground.
Exam asked students to write about boy forced to drop pants
Exam asked students to write about boy forced to drop pants
NCEA level 2 English exams asked students to write about a boy with long hair being bullied and asked to pull down his pants to prove his gender.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let govt withhold food stamps
Trump asks Supreme Court to let govt withhold food stamps
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to halt a judge's order requiring it to promptly fully fund this month's food aid benefits for 42 million low-income Americans during the ongoing US government shutdown.
Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers
Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers
The government has announced "up to" $70,000 of extra funding to help farmers in Southland, Clutha and Hurunui recover from last month's devastating storm damage.
'Fed up' health workers vote to strike again
'Fed up' health workers vote to strike again
Thousands of Allied Health workers have voted to strike, saying mediation this week failed to deliver safer staffing levels and address cost-of-living pressures.
Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori
Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori
Actor Temuera Morrison has paid tribute to his close friend and director, Lee Tamahori, who has died aged 75.
Israeli settler attacks in West Bank at record high
Israeli settler attacks in West Bank at record high
Israeli settlers carried out at least 264 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank during October, marking the biggest monthly total since UN officials began tracking such incidents in 2006.
Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes
Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes
The US gathered intelligence last year that Israel’s military lawyers warned there was evidence that could support war crimes charges against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.
Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m
Callaghan Innovation redundancies top $10m
Callaghan Innovation's shutdown has so far cost taxpayers more than $10 million in redundancy payouts for 209 roles lost, according to recently published documents.
Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts
Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts
Six Otago University medical students are back in the country after needing help to leave Tanzania during violent political unrest.
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PPTA to back drastic intervention: Trust in Columba board ‘damaged’
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PPTA to back drastic intervention: Trust in Columba board ‘damaged’
Rumblings of revolt at embattled Columba College have been amplified now union members are calling for the resignation of both the school’s board chairs.
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Shake-up intended to ‘elevate’ governance
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Shake-up intended to ‘elevate’ governance
New Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker has shaken up how the city’s elected representatives will govern the council.
ODT quiz: November 8
ODT quiz: November 8
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Saturday, November 8.
Woman arrested over Wellington shooting incident
Woman arrested over Wellington shooting incident
Police have arrested a woman in connection with a shooting incident in the Wellington suburb of Brooklyn last Sunday.
Measles campaign: 'People are heeding the message'
Measles campaign: 'People are heeding the message'
The health minister says the National Immunisation Week campaign has been a success, with more than 10,000 MMR vaccinations given.
'Unacceptable': Hipkins calls for more robust police vetting
'Unacceptable': Hipkins calls for more robust police vetting
The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.
Public art piece stolen soon after being installed
Christchurch public art piece stolen soon after being installed
A public artwork has been stolen in Christchurch less than 24 hours after being installed.
'Once Were Warriors' director Lee Tamahori dies
'Once Were Warriors' director Lee Tamahori dies
Lee Tamahori, one of the biggest names in New Zealand film-making, has died aged 75.