Police fire shot at man during standoff in Wellington
Police used pepper spray, tasers, a police dog and a firearm to subdue a man during a standoff in Wellington this afternoon.
Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech
Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech
Israel's ambassador to New Zealand has praised Foreign Minister Winston Peters, after he announced Aotearoa would not recognise a Palestinian state.
Strong winds for South before snow hits inland
Strong winds for South before snow hits inland
More wind is set to move through the South Island, with strong wind watches in place for Canterbury, Otago and Southland.
Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up
Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up
Police searching for missing 17-year-old Marley in the bays surrounding Scarborough in Christchurch have released an update on the clothing he is believed to be wearing.
Trump orders military into Portland, authorising 'full force'
Trump orders military into Portland, authorising 'full force'
US President Donald Trump said he was directing the US military to deploy to Portland, Oregon to protect federal immigration facilities against "domestic terrorists", saying he was authorising them to use "full force, if necessary."
One dead, another in custody after serious incident in BoP
One dead, another in custody after serious incident in BoP
One person has died and another has been injured, after a serious incident in Matatā on Saturday afternoon.
Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine
Luxon defends NZ decision to not recognise Palestine
The Prime Minister says the conflict in Gaza would not end by New Zealand recognising the state of Palestine at this time.
Church offers 'sincere and unreserved apology' for decades of abuse
Church offers 'sincere and unreserved apology' for decades of abuse
The Presbyterian Church has expressed its "profound remorse" to historical abuse survivors at a public apology in Dunedin this afternoon.
Lucky escape after crash sends car rolling
'I thought I had killed someone': Lucky escape after crash sends car rolling
A Dunedin motorist thought the worst when she sent a car rolling in a Dunedin crash this afternoon.
Drink-driving cop appeals over concern for his job
Drink-driving cop appeals over concern for his job
A police officer who was caught drink-driving after going out to buy food has successfully appealed his conviction, but his fight to keep his job continues.
NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine - Opposition
NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine - Opposition
Opposition parties say the government is on the "wrong side of history", after it decided against recognising Palestinian statehood.
NZ refuses to recognise Palestinian statehood
NZ refuses to recognise Palestinian statehood
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when not if" position at the United Nations General Assembly.
Neighbours block access to major Christchurch development
Neighbours block access to major Christchurch development
A multimillion-dollar residential development in the heart of Christchurch has turned nasty with neighbours blocking access to the site and exchanging expletives.
Netanyahu speech prompts mass walk-out at UN
Netanyahu speech prompts mass walk-out at UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply denounced Western countries for embracing Palestinian statehood, accusing them of sending the message that "murdering Jews pays off."
'Grievous' assault leaves blood, belongings scattered on George St
'Grievous' assault leaves blood, belongings scattered on George St
A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an assault on George St shortly after midnight this morning.
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It rocks
City and South Dunedin libraries manager Lynn Vare shows off some items from the community recording studio in the new South Dunedin Community Library, which opens today.
Four youths arrested
Four youths arrested
Four people were arrested near Mosgiel last night after a report of dangerous driving on State Highway 1.
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Project for new cycleway back on track
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Project for new cycleway back on track
A decision to push on with a cycleway in Dunedin’s Albany St has been celebrated with a bike ride on the territory in question.
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LPHS board given ‘standing ovation’ over handling of missing money
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LPHS board given ‘standing ovation’ over handling of missing money
Staff gave a Dunedin secondary school board of trustees a "standing ovation" over its handling of the misappropriation of $365,000, documents reveal.
Pilot to bring uni training to prison
Pilot to bring uni training to prison
Returning to life on the outside can be challenging for Otago Corrections Facility prisoners on their release.