Tree topples near Otakou golf course
A fallen macrocarpa tree led to the closure of Harington Point Rd for a period of time earlier today.
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Cruise ships not worth cost to environment: expert
Cruise ships not worth cost to environment: expert
Studies have found cruise passengers spend less money than other tourists, while the ships themselves cause widespread pollution.
Modern slavery bill passes first hurdle
Modern slavery bill passes first hurdle
Russell Palmer of RNZA bill tackling modern slavery has passed its first reading with bipartisan support - marking a first for Parliament.
Mum of seriously injured baby wants answers
Mum of seriously injured baby wants answers
The mother of a five-month-old baby on life support after suffering serious unexplained injuries including a brain bleed says she's "angry, confused" and desperate for answers.
Major milestone for Otago sea lions
Major milestone for Otago sea lions
An Otago colony of sea lions has reached a major milestone after a successful breeding season which saw the birth of 38 pups.
Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions
Greens defend Māngere candidate over past actions
The Greens are defending their candidate for Māngere, saying now he has been selected he will be expected to meet different standards of behaviour.
Rinse and repeat: Ong faces new code of conduct complaint
Rinse and repeat: Ong faces new code of conduct complaint
Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong is again facing a code of conduct complaint.
NZ fuel stocks increase, says govt
NZ fuel stocks increase, says govt
The government's latest fuel supply update shows New Zealand stocks have increased across the board.
Trump not happy with latest Iran peace proposal
Trump not happy with latest Iran peace proposal
Efforts to end the Iran conflict are at an impasse, with US President Donald Trump unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran.
Effervescent wing Nareki back for Drua clash
Effervescent wing Nareki back for Drua clash
The Highlanders have brought back some Pasifika panache for their trip to Fiji this weekend.
Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre
Kiwi facing more time in US detention centre
Everlee Wihongi, who has a Green Card, was taken into detention when re-entering the US on April 10 after a family holiday in NZ.
'Outrageous': Rebel denies dumping phone in film feud
'Outrageous': Rebel denies dumping phone in film feud
Australian actress Rebel Wilson has rejected an "absolutely outrageous" accusation she dumped her phone to avoid handing over key communications in a defamation case.
Leave changes will make lives worse, committee told
Leave changes will make lives worse, committee told
Part-time and shift workers say they'll lose money under leave changes - but the minister in charge says it's unavoidable.
King promotes unity in speech to US Congress
King promotes unity in speech to US Congress
Despite an age of uncertainty and conflict, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, King Charles has told the US Congress.
Three hurt in campervan crash near Wānaka
Three hurt in campervan crash near Wānaka
Three people suffered moderate injuries in a campervan crash outside Wānaka which blocked the highway in both directions.
$33k bill for f-bomb complaint sparks code of conduct rethink
$33k bill for f-bomb complaint sparks code of conduct rethink
A new code of conduct has been approved at Invercargill City Council on the heels of a recent $33,000 investigation into deputy mayor Grant Dermody.
Sam Neill says he's cancer-free
Sam Neill says he's cancer-free
Sir Sam Neill says he is cancer-free and credits a groundbreaking new therapy for it.
Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim
Hosking reveals TVNZ 'threat to sue' over reporter claim
Mike Hosking says TVNZ threatened legal action against NZME if it was to publish a story about its political editor allegedly using a homophobic slur.
Bumper lying in road leads cops to crashed car full of weapons
Bumper lying in road leads cops to crashed car full of weapons
A slam-fire shotgun, a homemade taser, ammunition and a large knife were all found in the crashed car of an alleged drunk Dunedin driver.
Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow
Crackdown on 'nangs' as misuse continues to grow
Large nitrous oxide canisters will automatically be classed as psychoactive substances if they do not have a lawful use, with the government introducing measures to crack down on their misuse.