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Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire

Former Otago Nugget Hayden Allen — flanked by ex Tall Blacks Ethan Rusbatch (left) and Tom...

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Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire

An Otago Nugget has returned to his primary school to inspire the next generation of basketballers to take up the game by helping install a brand-new multi-use court.

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Drunk, drugged driver granted parole

Hayden Hurst will be subject to parole conditions for more than two and a-half years. PHOTO:...

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Drunk, drugged driver granted parole

A drink-driver, high on MDMA, who caused a fatal head-on crash after a work function has been granted parole at his first hearing.

More charges possible in fatal crash case

Flowers have been laid at the scene of a fatal crash in Wickliffe Tce, Port Chalmers. PHOTO:...

More charges possible in fatal crash case

A Dunedin man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers may yet face more serious charges, a court has heard.

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Assault conviction avoided — again

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Assault conviction avoided — again

An Otago jockey whose wife was left with bruising on her face for a month after a drunken argument has avoided a conviction so he can get back on the horse.

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Tattooed prof draws on skills

American Terry Turner does not have to look far for great memories — down the bottom of his leg perhaps.

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‘No big surprise’: CEO lodges complaint about Ong’s behaviour

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‘No big surprise’: CEO lodges complaint about Ong’s behaviour

He complained about another councillor, but now Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong’s own behaviour is under scrutiny.

Surprising sighting delights group

An orca plays in Otago Harbour yesterday. PHOTO: RACHEL MCGREGOR

Surprising sighting delights group

A lucky group on a boat tour got a unique show after two orcas visited Otago Harbour yesterday.

Elderly woman targeted for money: police

A woman is before the courts accused of stealing more than $5000 from elderly women living alone in Hamilton and Auckland.

Complaint laid about councillor Benedict Ong

A complaint has been lodged about the conduct of Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong.

Son of Norway princess cries in court during rape trial

A court sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby at the Oslo District Court. Image: NTB/Ane Hem/via Reuters

Son of Norway princess cries in court during rape trial

The son of Norway's crown princess has denied that videos on his phone showed acts of rape, as he broke down during his first day on trial.

Wastewater plant damage 'as bad as we feared'

People are being urged not to enter the water, collect seafood, or walk their dogs on Wellington's south coast beaches.

Boy struck by car in Selwyn named

Photo: Springston School Te Kura o Makonui

Boy struck by car in Selwyn named

A Canterbury primary school is mourning the "tragic passing" of one of its pupils who died after being hit by a car.

More serious charges possible from fatal Port Chalmers crash

A Dunedin man who allegedly caused a fatal crash in Port Chalmers may yet face more serious charges, a court has heard.

Fiery crowd greets politicians in Waitangi

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other parliamentarians have been welcomed to the lower Treaty Grounds at Waitangi.

'Hero' saved family from drowning

Kai Iwi Lakes. Photo: Local Democracy/Susan Botting

'Hero' saved family from drowning

A family of four have been saved from drowning by a fast-thinking local man being described by police as a "hero".

ICE withdraws 700 agents from Minnesota

Mmarchers in downtown Minneapolis wave signs decrying ongoing immigration enforcement operations...

ICE withdraws 700 agents from Minnesota

The Trump administration is withdrawing some 700 federal immigration enforcement agents from Minnesota, although about 2000 agents will stay in place.

Life sentence for man who attempted Trump assassination

Law enforcement personnel investigate the area around Trump International Golf Club following an...

Life sentence for man who attempted Trump assassination

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump has been sentenced to life in prison.

Schools, ministry disagree on what counts as a school day

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

Schools, ministry disagree on what counts as a school day

Schools and the Education Ministry are at odds over whether welcoming new students a day or two before other students return to class counts as an official school day.

Landslide area unlikely to remain a campsite

The cordon in Mount Maunganui following the deadly landslide is covered in tributes for the...

Landslide area unlikely to remain a campsite

The Tauranga mayor said any decisions on the land immediately surrounding the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide will be months away, but feels it is unlikely that the area will remain a campsite in the future.

Families struggling with school uniform cost

Fiona Marks has two mokopuna in her care. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Families struggling with school uniform cost

An Auckland grandmother looking after two of her mokopuna says she went into debt with their school to pay for uniforms and fees.

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