Young adults lacking awareness about sunburn: survey
Those of a certain age are well aware that overexposure to ultraviolet radiation and getting sunburnt is an important risk factor for developing skin cancer.
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‘Money motivated family’ gang not a threat yet: police
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‘Money motivated family’ gang not a threat yet: police
An emerging gang could be attempting to gain a reputation an expert warns, after one of its members was recently accused of serious crimes in Dunedin.
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Taken out of their comfort zones and into the wild
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Taken out of their comfort zones and into the wild
At first, Ava Maree thought life in the wilderness would be unsurvivable without social media or online games — even if it was only for five days.
Young dog’s life completely turned around by SPCA
Young dog’s life completely turned around by SPCA
When Staffordshire terrier-cross Layla first came into the Dunedin SPCA, she was sick, scared and severely malnourished. Two months on she has made a complete transformation.
Man dies in drowning at Coromandel beach
Man dies in drowning at Coromandel beach
One person has died following a water-related incident in Hahei this afternoon.
Woman found dead on Qld tourist island 'near dingoes'
Woman found dead on Qld tourist island 'near dingoes'
A woman has been found dead on the beach of a popular Queensland tourist destination after dingoes were "in contact" with her body.
Drunk driver tried to blame crash on pregnant partner
Drunk driver tried to blame crash on pregnant partner
A drunk and disqualified driver who crashed and flipped his faulty car with his pregnant partner in the passenger seat tried to say she was behind the wheel at the time.
One NZ's 3G shutdown to begin in Dunedin tomorrow
One NZ's 3G shutdown to begin in Dunedin tomorrow
One New Zealand is about to begin the first phase of its nationwide 3G network shutdown, starting with Dunedin tomorrow.
Oxfam report shows wealth, power of billionaires growing
Oxfam report shows wealth, power of billionaires growing
Billionaire wealth surged at three times its recent pace last year to reach its highest level on record, deepening economic and political divides that threaten democratic stability, Oxfam says.
'Management speak mumbo jumbo': Hipkins responds to PM's speech
'Management speak mumbo jumbo': Hipkins responds to PM's speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has called the Prime Minister's State of the Nation address a "whole lot of management speak mumbo jumbo".
Pauline Hanson's One Nation ahead of coalition in polls
Pauline Hanson's One Nation ahead of coalition in polls
Pauline Hanson has ambitions to turn One Nation into a genuine alternative to the mainstream political duopoly amid a seismic shift in Australia's political landscape.
'Cruelly stolen' Bondi victims honoured in parliament
'Cruelly stolen' Bondi victims honoured in parliament
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has read out the names of 15 slain Hanukkah revellers whose lives were "cruelly stolen" in Australia's worst terror attack.
Luxon vows nothing 'extravagant' in State of the Nation
Luxon vows nothing 'extravagant' in State of the Nation
The prime minister says there will be no "extravagant" election promises from National, and confirms his government will continue to run a tight budget, in his first speech of the election year.
NZ firefighters head to Australia to help fight bushfires
NZ firefighters head to Australia to help fight bushfires
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has sent 22 firefighters to Victoria, Australia to help fight the catastrophic bushfires.
Finding missing tramper involved 'huge amount of luck'
Finding missing tramper involved 'huge amount of luck'
A tramper who was found weeks after he disappeared in South Island bush had taken a wrong turn, police have revealed.
Luxon invited to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'
Luxon invited to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been invited to join US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' for Gaza as the White House tries to push beyond the ceasefire.
EU and Britain against taking of Greenland
EU and Britain against taking of Greenland
The EU and Britain are committed to uphold the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says.
SH2 expected to be closed for several weeks after slips
SH2 expected to be closed for several weeks after slips
State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge is expected to remain closed for several weeks.
Death toll from horror Spanish train derailment jumps to 39
Death toll from horror Spanish train derailment jumps to 39
The death toll from the collision between a derailing high-speed train and a second oncoming train in southern Spain has risen to 39, with 152 people injured, state ...
Summer spurs insect invasions in Canterbury
Summer spurs insect invasions in Canterbury
It is the busiest time of year for Canterbury pest controller Darryl Knauf, as ant and fly infestations increase over summer.