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Priests chain themselves to electorate office over Gaza

Simeon Brown's Pakuranga office. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel

Priests chain themselves to electorate office over Gaza

A group of clergy members have chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington, calling for government action against Israel.

Driver allegedly tried to ram patrol car

Driver allegedly tried to ram patrol car

A Dunedin man nearly four times over the limit doing doughnuts in the central city tried to ram a patrol car while fleeing, police say.

Checkpoint cop missed by a metre, police say

Police are searching for an alleged drink-driver who they say attempted to drive into officers operating a checkpoint in Mosgiel.

Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating: governor

Tyler Robinson. Photo: Utah Department of Public Safety via Reuters

Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating: governor

The man arrested in the killing of US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk isn't cooperating with authorities, but investigators are trying to establish a motive for the shooting, Utah's governor says.

Fears 24/7 family hospital hours response to staff shortage

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Fears 24/7 family hospital hours response to staff shortage

Health New Zealand says changes to allow family members to stay with hospital patients around the clock is about valuing family support.

Gaza City bombing intensifies as Rubio arrives

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visit the...

Gaza City bombing intensifies as Rubio arrives

Israeli forces have destroyed at least 30 residential buildings in Gaza City forcing thousands of people from their homes, Palestinian officials say, as the US Secretary of State arrived to discuss the conflict.

Girl charged after boyfriend knocked out: police

A Dunedin teenager out on the town allegedly knocked her boyfriend out cold with a punch, attempted to kick police officers and threatened local security trying to intervene.

Two injured as drunk Dunedin teen crashes: police

Tow trucks load up two cars following a crash in Malvern St, Glenleith on Sunday. Photo: Stephen...

Two injured as drunk Dunedin teen crashes: police

A Dunedin teenager more than three times over the adult drink driving limit smashed into two parked cars in a crash that led to two people being injured.

Milestone for Māori Language Week

Milestone for Māori Language Week

Māori Language Week begins today with a parade, webinar series and a digital time capsule planned for later in the week.

Inquiry expected into Phillips case: Luxon

Inquiry expected into Phillips case: Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he expects there will be an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case by government agencies.

Set net fishing ban for Otago Peninsula

The hoiho yellow-eyed penguin. Photo: Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust

Set net fishing ban for Otago Peninsula

An emergency set net fishing ban is set to be enforced around the Otago Peninsula to protect a threatened penguin population.

Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit

Tira Wilson and her children became famous for their singing performances during Covid lockdown....

Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit

The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.

'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package

Frontier Touring Company's Brent Eccles. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package

A veteran music promoter says New Zealand is back in the game for "showstopper events", thanks to a $40 million funding package from the government.

Teacher strike action to begin

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

Teacher strike action to begin

Year 12 and 13 students will not be taught or supervised today by union members as teachers begin a week of industrial action.

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Anger over 10% wage deduction

Job losses at the MInistry of Education are to be announced today. Photo: RNZ

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Anger over 10% wage deduction

Desperate learning support workers are struggling to pay mortgages and put food on their tables after a "harsh" move by the Ministry of Education to cut their wages by 10%.

Uni mates settle 20-year-old bet

Jolyon Swinburn (left) and Blake Plummer, get ready for the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon yesterday....

Uni mates settle 20-year-old bet

A 20-year bet between friends paid off yesterday.

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Hopes funding will boost plans to bring events to Dunedin

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Hopes funding will boost plans to bring events to Dunedin

A $70 million boost to events and tourism could "really put some flesh on the bones" of the Dunedin City Council’s existing plans to attract events to the city, Mayor Jules Radich says.

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