Kiwi in China bracing for super typhoon
A New Zealander living in southern China says her workplace is shut, streets are quiet and authorities are clearing anything that could be taken away in winds as a super typhoon bears down.
More victims of child sex offender come forward
More victims of child sex offender come forward
A convicted child sex offender currently serving a 12-year prison term has had another 10 years added to his sentence after two more victims came forward.
Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing
The Commerce Commission is accusing several Christchurch Harcourts real estate franchisees of price-fixing.
Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial
Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial
Lawyers have delivered their final arguments in the Loafers Lodge murder trial, and the jury will begin deliberating their verdict on Wednesday morning.
Palmerston death: Victim died while restrained on bed
Palmerston death: Victim died while restrained on bed
A coroner has ruled on the death of a man restrained on a bed at a house party in his Palmerston home.
World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood
World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood
Dozens of world leaders have gathered at the UN to embrace a Palestinian state - a landmark diplomatic shift nearly two years into the war in Gaza.
Drone sightings disrupt Scandi flights
Drone sightings disrupt Scandi flights
Denmark and Norway will investigate whether incidents involving drones affecting airport operations in the capitals are linked.
HNZ to re-check staff working with children
HNZ to re-check staff working with children
Health New Zealand is re-checking the credentials of staff who work with children across the country, after a whistle-blower went to the Ombudsman.
Drama as Dunedin cycleway decision reversed
Drama as Dunedin cycleway decision reversed
Dunedin's contentious Albany St cycleway is back on.
Dunedin killer denied parole again
Dunedin killer denied parole again
A Dunedin killer who has spent 28 years behind bars is still not fit for release, the Parole Board says.
Car 'takes flight' in Mosgiel crash
Car 'takes flight' in Mosgiel crash
A neighbour watched a car "take flight" over a grass verge before slamming into a garage in Mosgiel this morning.
Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial
Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial
A mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.
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Dunedin strangler's sentence reduced to home detention
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Dunedin strangler's sentence reduced to home detention
A Dunedin man who was jailed for strangling his partner in an angry attack has had his sentence reduced to home detention on appeal.
Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man
Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man
Police have released images of a backpack and other gear found with the body of an unidentified man in Christchurch on Friday.
Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation
Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation
A select committee report has called for minor amendments to the govt's legislation allowing small homes like granny flats to be built without a consent.
Trump links autism with paracetamol
Trump links autism with paracetamol
Donald Trump says there's a link between the use of popular over-the-counter pain medication paracetamol and the development of autism during pregnancy, a claim which many doctors dispute.
Cosy Dell sex attacker named
Cosy Dell sex attacker named
A man who broke into a Dunedin student flat and violated a young woman can now be named.
Kimmel back on air after suspension
Kimmel back on air after suspension
Jimmy Kimmel Live will return to TV screens after ABC suspended the popular talk-show host over comments made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced
Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced
Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting lifesaving operations are having their surgery delayed, sometimes several times, due to a lack of intensive care unit beds in the city.
Parital solar eclipse
Parital solar eclipse
It was a wonderful experience to watch the sun rise- partially eclipsed early morning today.