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France summons US ambassador over antisemitism claims

President Donald Trump (centre) and Charles Kushner (right). Photo: Getty Images

France summons US ambassador over antisemitism claims

France has summoned American ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote a letter to President Emmanuel Macron alleging the nation had failed to do enough to stem antisemitic violence, an official says.

Israel retaliates after Houthi attack

A fire ball rises from the site of an Israeli air strike in Sanaa on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Israel retaliates after Houthi attack

Israeli strikes have hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, part of a spillover from the war in Gaza.

Ministry suspects some schools closed too many days

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

Ministry suspects some schools closed too many days

The Education Ministry suspects some schools have been opening for fewer days than legally required, documents obtained under the Official Information Act show.

Woman dies in Christchurch police custody

A woman has died while in police custody in Christchurch.

Multiple people hurt in Bay of Plenty crash

Multiple people are hurt after a van is believed to have rolled in Bay of Plenty.

Advising coroner key part of forensic pathologist's role

A Christchurch forensic pathologist, who has been working in the field for the past six years, says a lot of people have misconceptions about her job.

Woman charged after infant's body found in park

The baby's body was found by an Albert Park worker. Photo: Getty Images (file)

Woman charged after infant's body found in park

A woman has appeared in court after a newborn baby was found dead in an Auckland park.

Mum battles red tape to get help for child with OCD

There was no wrap-around support for a teen dealing with a severe obsessive compulsive disorder,...

Mum battles red tape to get help for child with OCD

A child who spent months in a psychiatric hospital for severe obsessive compulsive disorder was sent home with just one hour of therapy in Dunedin a week.

Dunedin woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy error

A woman was given six times the prescribed dose of a fentanyl patch by her pharmacy. Photo: Getty...

Dunedin woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy error

A Dunedin woman overdosed after she was given six times the prescribed dose of a fentanyl patch by her pharmacy.

Bowel screening crisis: Thousands go private as public waits grow

Patient Voice Aotearoa chair Malcolm Mulholland is critical of the Therapeutic Products Bill,...

Bowel screening crisis: Thousands go private as public waits grow

As the public health system struggles with colonoscopy waitlist targets, more Kiwis are forking out thousands for the procedure privately.

Gliding on glass

Gliding on glass

Two teams from Dunedin’s Fire In Ice Waka Ama Club pass one another while training on Otago Harbour during low tide on Saturday morning.

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Another candidate leaves ticket

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Another candidate leaves ticket

Dunedin mayoral hopeful Andrew Simms’ council ticket has descended into infighting as another candidate jumps ship.

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TEC accused of ‘hand-holding’ for medical school proposal

Francisco Hernandez. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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TEC accused of ‘hand-holding’ for medical school proposal

The universities’ financial watchdog is being accused of "holding the hand" of the Waikato Medical School proposal to get it over the line with the government.

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Singer beats cold to win opera competition

Jasmine Jessen beams after winning the Otago Daily Times Southern Aria competition at Knox Church...

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Singer beats cold to win opera competition

It snot fuddy when you catch a cold — especially if you are an opera singer who is about to compete in one of New Zealand’s top opera competitions.

‘Opportunity’ to ease NZ gas reliance

‘Opportunity’ to ease NZ gas reliance

Despite Dunedin and Christchurch being two of the colder cities in New Zealand at this time of year, new research shows they have some of the lowest potential to reduce heat-related carbon emissions.

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NZ connection leads Australian to unmarked grave

Australian man Luke Cornish erects a plaque showing the spot in the Port Chalmers Old Cemetery...

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NZ connection leads Australian to unmarked grave

Almost 150 years after a woman was buried in an unmarked grave in Port Chalmers, her great-great-grandson has placed a plaque showing where she lies.

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Fires spark warning on charging electronics

A fire tore through a bedroom at a Barr St property on July 6. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Fires spark warning on charging electronics

A fire investigator urges people not to leave electronic devices such as laptops, vapes and cellphones on beds or couches while charging, following two house fires in Dunedin in the past three months.

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