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Danger that strikes might 'resuscitate the regime'

Debris lies around a building hit during the US-Israeli strikes in Tehran. Photo: Amir Kholousi...

Danger that strikes might 'resuscitate the regime' in Iran

An international relations academic says he does not foresee swift and peaceful regime change occurring in Iran if "the United States and Israel continue to bomb the country".

Govt condemns Iran's retaliatory attacks, Peters urges Kiwis to 'get away'

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

Govt condemns Iran's retaliatory attacks, Peters urges Kiwis to 'get away'

The government says New Zealand was not given any advance notice of the attack on Iran, and has again urged Kiwis there to leave if it is safe to do so.

Australia supports US action in Iran: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo

Australia supports US action in Iran: PM

Australia is throwing its support behind the people of Iran as Israel and the United States launch major military attacks against the nation.

Iranian media confirm Supreme Leader's death

Iranian media confirm Supreme Leader's death after strikes

Multiple Iranian state media are confirming the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following a barrage of joint US-Israeli strikes on the nation.

Radiohead urges Ice to take down video using its song

Radiohead's Thom Yorke. Photo: Bang Showbiz

Radiohead urges Ice to take down video using its song

British rock band Radiohead said on Friday it wanted a promotional video for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that used their song to be taken down.

Charges laid after police retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet

A video posted on YouTube showed about a dozen people approaching the police car. Photo: YouTube

Charges laid after police retreat from 'hostile' group at car meet

Taranaki Police have laid charges against two people after an encounter with a "hostile" group of people at a car meet in Oaonui.

Alleged terror plot arrest 'deeply shocking': Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo: Getty

Alleged terror plot arrest 'deeply shocking': Albanese

Australia's Prime Minister says the arrest of a Western Australian man over an alleged terror plot targeting mosques, police and a parliament building was "deeply shocking".

AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

'Faster and more efficient': AI scribe tool being used in emergency departments

The health minister says a doctor using an artificial intelligence scribe tool is able to see, on average, one additional patient per shift.

'I saw nothing,' Clinton tells Epstein inquiry

Former US president Bill Clinton gestures during the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative in New York...

'I saw nothing,' Clinton tells Epstein inquiry

Bill Clinton said he "saw nothing that gave me pause" when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as he gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender.

All of South Australia on flood watch after bone-dry summer

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

All of South Australia on flood watch after bone-dry summer

A weather system hovering over the Australian interior all week is set to move south, delivering badly needed rain to farmers.

One critical, one serious after Auckland assault

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

One critical, one serious after Auckland assault

A man has been arrested after a serious assault in Auckland's CBD on Friday night that left two people with serious injuries.

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DCC signals possible 10.5% rates increase

"... there are some things we have no control over, such as the increasing maintenance costs,...

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DCC signals possible 10.5% rates increase

A rates increase of 10.5% could be coming for Dunedin residents, as bigger council budgets are needed for water services, roading and footpaths and an extra stadium bill.

Only five ‘warm’ days all summer

Members of the public battle the rain near the Octagon in Dunedin in late December. The city’s...

Only five ‘warm’ days all summer

If you thought Dunedin’s weather was lousy this summer, you were not alone.

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Staff left in dark as owner leaves NZ

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Staff left in dark as owner leaves NZ

Dart Engineering owner Regan Williamson is living in Canada, leaving workers in the company’s Queenstown and Dunedin businesses emotional and unsure of their futures.

Flippin’ wreck

Flippin’ wreck

A crushed car body blocks the footpath and cycleway in Thomas Burns St, Dunedin.

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New fast-food outlet on way for South D

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Popeyes set to open in South Dunedin

Fried chicken fast-food giant Popeyes has been given the nod for a Dunedin store.

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Inland Revenue shift to new premises

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Inland Revenue shift to new premises

Inland Revenue Te Tari Taake site leader Emma Butler stands outside the government department’s new offices in the Mataukareao building in Great King St yesterday.

Sensitive adaptation of Lawrence novel

Cast members in Keith Scott’s adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s The Fox, (from left) Caitlin Gordon,...

Sensitive adaptation of Lawrence novel

D.H. Lawrence’s The FoxGlobe TheatreThursday, March 26 In 1918, two women struggle with a farm that’s too much for them and are plagued by a fox that steals their hens.

Green-fingered, house-proud: but no harm in looking

Tania Candy looks at a sculpture by artist Brad Jackson during the 2026 Home and Garden Show at the Edgar Centre yesterday.

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Alexandra man region's 'worst drink-driver'

Dunedin officers operate a roadside testing station along Anzac Ave. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Alexandra man region's 'worst drink-driver'

An Alexandra man who almost caused a crash in a parking lot has been labelled Otago’s worst drink-driver after being found to be more than seven times the legal limit at 9am.

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