Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star
In about 5 billion years, our sun will begin its death throes by expanding in size and engulfing the innermost planets — possibly including Earth.
Young Australians feel the pinch as costs rise, incomes down
Young Australians feel the pinch as costs rise, incomes down
The typical Australian renter is spending a record share of income to keep a roof over their head as younger generations find themselves squeezed between rising rents and falling wages.
Former carpark boss argues contract restraint clause 'unreasonable'
Former carpark boss argues contract restraint clause 'unreasonable'
Lawyers for the former South Island boss of New Zealand’s largest carpark management company say the restraint of trade clause in his employment contract was unreasonable and unenforceable.
'Sad episode': Homeless man sentenced for threatening to kill worker
'Sad episode': Homeless man sentenced for threatening to kill worker
A lone service station attendant barricaded themselves inside the petrol station after a homeless man who often begged outside threatened to kill the worker.
Flooding cost begins to hit businesses, residents
Flooding cost begins to hit businesses, residents
When Kaikōura's Lyell Creek threatened to burst its banks, Emporium Brewing owner Paul Finney tried to barricade the doors to stop floodwater surging through the building.
Thousands protest against ICE after latest fatal shooting
Thousands protest against ICE after latest fatal shooting
More than a thousand protesters chanting "ICE out of Houston" marched today near the spot where a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a man driving to work,.
Taiwan, China brace as Typhoon moves nearer
Taiwan, China brace as Typhoon moves nearer
Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean today.
Hipkins edges Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll
Hipkins edges Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll
The coalition would still have the numbers to form a government, albeit narrowly, according to the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll.
Storm clean-up under way across South Island
Storm clean-up under way across South Island
Damage caused by this week's storm that lashed the South Island is becoming clearer, as raging rivers recede off peaks across Te Wai Pounamu.
Driver testing officers suspended, 650 drivers to be re-tested
Driver testing officers suspended, 650 drivers to be re-tested
Sixteen driver testing officers have been suspended with a further seven stood down following an investigation by the NZ Transport Agency.
Midwife made wrong call to move woman who died, inquest hears
Midwife made wrong call to move woman who died, inquest hears
A midwife has told an inquest she made the wrong call when deciding to move a 33-year-old woman who had just had a seizure and subsequently died during birth.
Peninsula slip: Property issued dangerous building notice
Peninsula slip: Property issued dangerous building notice
An Irvine Rd property has been issued a “dangerous building” notice by Dunedin City Council geotechnical engineers, following a landslip on the Otago Peninsula.
Oranga Tamariki reviewing involvement in reopened complaints
Oranga Tamariki reviewing involvement in reopened complaints
Oranga Tamariki is reviewing its involvement in child protection complaints that have been reopened amid concerns about the quality of the investigations.
Tampons contained hormone-interfering chemicals
Study finds half of tampons tested contained hormone-interfering chemicals
Otago researchers have called for manufacturers of women’s menstrual products to avoid adding chemicals known to interfere with the body’s hormone systems.
Former National MP makes jump to NZ First
Former National MP makes jump to NZ First
Harete Hipango-Brownlie is the latest in a string of former politicians to announce they're running for New Zealand First at this year's election.
Kāinga Ora clampdown brings thousands before Tenancy Tribunal
Kāinga Ora clampdown brings thousands before Tenancy Tribunal
Thousands of Kāinga Ora tenants are ending up at the Tenancy Tribunal as the department continues its "firm but fair" approach to managing tenancies.
'Phased approach' needed for road programme - Bishop
'Phased approach' needed for road programme - Bishop
The New Zealand Transport Agency has published its Major Transport Projects Pipeline, laying out the phases it plans to implement the Roads of National Significance and public transport projects.
Fears bird flu ready for take-off to New Zealand
Fears bird flu ready for take-off to New Zealand
Bird flu has landed in Australia, and there are fears it's now ready for take-off to New Zealand.
Flooding causes major damage to highway
SH1 near Kaikōura likely to remain closed until next week
Work is under way to repair the flood-damaged State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura, while other weather-affected South Island roads are reopening today.
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Music department shake-up would be ‘death blow’
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Music department shake-up would be ‘death blow’
The University of Otago’s music performance department is up for a major restructure, with jobs and promotion paths set to go.