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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'

Simon Johnston will return to a residential rehabilitation facility after a stint behind bars....

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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'

A Dunedin man whose crime-packed 10 months began with an exploding safe and ended with him smearing faeces around a cell has been given a second chance.

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Banished native trees find legit new home

Guerrilla gardener Steve Macknight stands in front of trees he has planted in Water St after...

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Banished native trees find legit new home

Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered

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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered

Pop-up yoga, nature play and AI monitoring technology could be part of a reimagined, car-free area in Dunedin’s Town Belt.

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Musician creates AI Christmas album

Dunedin musician and producer Dylan Lee has created a Christmas music album made entirely with...

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Musician creates AI Christmas album

New Christmas tunes made by a Dunedin musician has hit a controversial milestone by being the first completely synthetic, AI-generated, professionally distributed New Zealand album.

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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils

Surf was up for members of the East Taieri School sports academy in a visit to St Clair Beach yesterday.

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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

A juvenile elephant seal moults on Otago Peninsula. PHOTO: PARIS STRATTON / CLEARWATER WILDLIFE...

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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight

A rarely seen elephant seal has made Otago Peninsula its home for Christmas as it experiences one of the most vulnerable phases of its life.

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Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback

Riding on the Mainlander. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback

A passenger rail venture between Christchurch and Invercargill received a 25% price drop within 24 hours of going live.

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Grants funding review indications sought

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Grants funding review indications sought

A review of Dunedin City Council grants funding could establish a clearer direction from this week.

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Water regulation changes expected to be costly

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Water regulation changes expected to be costly

Proposed changes to drinking water regulations could cost the Dunedin City Council tens of thousands of dollars.

Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment

A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.

'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith

'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal

The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.

Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

People rest at a shelter, following fresh military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along...

Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite

Thailand said it has launched airstrikes into Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump.

New poll shows coalition would retain power

National leader Christopher Luxon Photo: RNZ

New poll shows coalition would retain power

The government would still have the numbers to stay in power, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.

Kmart recalls more coloured sand products

Three brands of Kmart activity sand have been recalled. Photo: Kmart / supplied

Kmart recalls more coloured sand products

Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products.

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Man who fled crashed car with dying friend inside denied early release

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Man who fled crashed car with dying friend inside denied early release

A man who failed to check on the welfare of his fatally injured friend of 15 years before fleeing their drunken crash will spend at least another year behind bars.

$10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney

A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags.

Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel

A Cheng Kung-class frigate of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) can be seen monitoring HMNZS...

Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel

A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed.

Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks

A woman who became increasingly ill in the weeks after her baby was born was later found to have a maternity swab the size of "half an arm" left inside her, a report said.

Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens

Emergency services were called to Kindercare in Woolston on Friday afternoon. Photo: RNZ

Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens

Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today.

Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park

Smoke billowing in front of the GeoNet livestream of Mount Ngauruhoe. Photo: Supplied /GeoNet

Multiple fires break out at Tongariro National Park

Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park.

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