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Chaos erupts at Sydney weapons expo protest

Multiple people have been arrested at a protest outside a weapons expo that erupted into chaos in Sydney.

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Unsettled end to spring before warm, dry summer in South

More windy unsettled weather is possible before the end of the month. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Unsettled end to spring before warm, dry summer in South

Given the settled conditions over the past few days, it would be easy to think the wild weather of October is well behind us.

Dunedin killer again refuses to engage with Parole Board

Dunedin killer again refuses to engage with Parole Board

A Dunedin murderer, who has been locked up for more than 18 years, has refused to front the Parole Board for the third time.

'Fireworks battle' explodes in student quarter

Police, fire truck shot at as 'fireworks battle' explodes in student quarter

A group of men allegedly shot fireworks at police "causing a near miss" after also taking aim at a fire truck in Dunedin’s student quarter last night, police say.

Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut

The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than a million dollars in annual government funding.

Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention

Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention

A man who has pleaded guilty to breaking into a flat and raping a student could now face an open-ended prison term.

No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. File photo

No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the party has only now been able to put forward its side of the story, as bitter infighting spills over.

Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle

A teenager's suicide has highlighted the dangers of children being exposed to pornography and sexualised online interactions, a coroner has found.

Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'

Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'

It has been made clear that "a lot" of upgrades are needed with the country's fire trucks, the deputy prime minister says.

Police falsifying breath tests nationwide

A police spokesperson confirmed to RNZ falsified tests occurred throughout the country. Photo: RNZ

Police falsifying breath tests nationwide

Police officers throughout the country were involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests.

Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council

Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced plans to shrink the Teaching Council, replace most of its members with ministerial appointees and remove its role in teacher training.

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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians

David Bennett makes a submission on the need for music venues in the city. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians

Changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin have been hailed as a win, not only for the city’s music community, but residents, too.

City top dog for canine owners

Cherie Scadden, of Dunedin, with whippet Jack Russell cross Rambo (left) and border collie Ruby...

City top dog for canine owners

Dunedin appears to be going to the dogs.

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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat

Rawiri Wheoki was sentenced in the Dunedin District Court after admitting two charges of being...

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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat

Otago university students say they are "on edge" and living in "a creepy environment" after a man was caught peering in their windows and they noticed missing undies.

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