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Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope

Pope Leo, the first US pope, has questioned the Trump administration's policies. Photo: Getty Images

Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope

Donald Trump forcefully criticized Pope Leo in an unusual, direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church that drew immediate rebuke from believers.

Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding

Venues Ōtautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare. Photo: RNZ

Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding

The boss of Christchurch's new stadium is calling for greater transparency over how the Government is divvying up its $40 million events attraction package.

Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down

Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down

The CEO of Dunedin Venues Paul Doorn, responsible for Forsyth Barr Stadium and the Dunedin Centre, has announced he will be leaving the post.

Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree

Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree

A Wellington woman, murdered by her son in 2023, died from a blow to the head with a heavy dolphin ornament, a coroner's report has revealed.

Speeding driver foiled by line of traffic

Speeding driver foiled by line of traffic

A Dunedin man’s attempt at fleeing from police at top speed was foiled when he got stuck in a line of traffic.

Strong summer travel season for South Island

Strong summer travel season for South Island

The South Island benefited from a buoyant summer travel season with international visitor numbers soaring at Christchurch Airport.

Two staff hospitalised after Dunedin Airport chemical incident

Two Dunedin Airport staff members have been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after potentially being exposed to a toxic chemical.

Risk of thunderstorms, hail in South

MetService is warning there is a moderate risk of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and hail to the South this afternoon and evening.

Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations

Eric Swalwell speaks during the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco, California, in...

Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations

US Representative Eric Swalwell said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, following accusations of sexual assault.

US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. File photo: Reuters

US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.

Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night

Emergency services at the scene on Saturday morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night

A Dunedin teenager driving with a car-load of young adults the morning after a big night of drinking crashed into a tree on the opposite side of the road.

Mayor labels decision to call state of emergency 'woke'

Wairoa mayor Craig Little. Photo: Nick Monro

Mayor labels decision to call state of emergency 'woke'

A Hawke's Bay mayor has called the region's response to Cyclone Vaianu "woke" and said "there was a lot of panicking going on" over not too much.

Man in court after alleged Dunedin stabbing

A man has appeared in Dunedin District Court following an alleged stabbing yesterday.

Hungary's far right icon Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years

Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, and other officials celebrate following the...

Hungary's far right icon Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years

Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban has lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in a national election after 16 years in office, marking a setback for his allies in Russia...

Police seek more possible victims after sexual assault conviction

Police seek more possible victims after sexual assault conviction

Police want to hear from any other victims of a man jailed for sexually assaulting two women.

Dunedin partygoer strikes teen with high-heel: police

A Dunedin partygoer allegedly took off her high-heel to strike a teenager in the head after accusing him of stealing her alcohol.

New flu strain nearing NZ shores

New flu strain nearing NZ shores

The health system is preparing for a potentially difficult winter flu season, as the H3N2 Subclade K (Super-k) influenza virus heads for New Zealand's shores.

Kiwis delaying medical care, skipping meals

The cost of housing is making it difficult for people to pay their bills, with one-in-four delaying medical care and/or skipping meals in the past year.

Making 'clear plans' for prisoner release important: Salvation Army

Making 'clear plans' for prisoner release important: Salvation Army

By Lauren Crimp of RNZThe Salvation Army says prisoners deserve more help planning for their release to ensure they're not out on the streets.

Children missing education due to 'disputes' between parents, schools

Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

Children missing education due to 'disputes' between parents, schools

Children are missing weeks and even months of vital schooling because of stand-offs between their parents and their schools.

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