Sydney jeweller faked multimillion-dollar heist for insurance
A Sydney jewellery store owner staged a fake multimillion-dollar heist at one of his stores to pocket the insurance money, a jury has found.
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PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment
PM tries to deflect blame over Mandelson appointment
British PM Keir Starmer has put the blame firmly on foreign ministry officials over the appointment of Peter Mandleson as US ambassador, saying they had withheld information.
'Incredibly disappointing': Thieves target charity for disabled
'Incredibly disappointing': Thieves target charity for disabled
Security is being increased at a North Canterbury charity for disabled people after another burglary at the property.
'It's all gone': Months before flooded Wellington school operational again
'It's all gone': Months before flooded Wellington school operational again
A Wellington teacher has been left devastated after her Montessori school was flooded during Monday morning's downpours.
New season, new stands
New season, new stands
Time is of the essence because winter is coming and so is the ice hockey season.
King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth
King honours 'darling mama' on centenary of birth
King Charles III has paid a tender tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying his "darling mama" would "remain forever in our hearts and prayers".
Wellington man 'dumbstruck' to find car on fence
Wellington flooding: Car perched on fence 'like some surreal artwork'
A Wellington man says finding his car perched on top of a chest-high fence after Monday's flash flooding was surreal.
Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl
Musician D4vd denies killing 14-year-old girl
Musician D4vd has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges after a 14‑year‑old girl's dismembered body was found inside the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood.
'Threatening behaviour': Armed police swoop on Dunedin address
'Threatening behaviour': Armed police swoop on Dunedin address
Updated 3.56 pm
Police have spoken to someone after armed officers responding to a report of threatening behaviour swooped on a Dunedin address.
'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
'Bully, liar': Rebel Wilson slammed in defamation fight
Australian actor Rebel Wilson took out defamation insurance before she posted a series of allegedly slanderous social media posts about the star of her directorial debut, a court has been told.
Luxon survives leadership vote as Peters warns of 'consequences'
Luxon survives leadership vote as Peters warns of 'consequences'
Updated 3.50 pm
The prime minister has survived a confidence vote and will remain in charge of the National Party.
Shane Jones stands by 'racist' 'butter chicken tsunami' comments
Shane Jones stands by 'racist' 'butter chicken tsunami' comments
Shane Jones says his colleagues have told him to tone down his language but says he gets "cut-through on debates by deploying hyperbole" like calling Indians coming to NZ a "butter chicken tsunami".
Wellington warnings downgraded, ground still saturated
Wellington warnings downgraded, ground still saturated
MetService has downgraded heavy rain warnings from red to orange for Wellington but the ground remains saturated and could lead to more slips.
Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches
Peace talks uncertain as ceasefire deadline approaches
Iran is considering attending peace talks with the US in Pakistan, following moves by Islamabad to end a US blockade of Iran's ports, a significant obstacle to Tehran rejoining peace efforts.
Feisty disabled kea ruling the roost
Feisty disabled kea ruling the roost
Though he lacks the top half of his beak, Bruce the kea keeps a stiff upper lip.
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Finally back with family
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Finally back with family
A photo of Sam Hereora sleeping rough in central Dunedin has spurred a life-changing family reunion 30 years in the making.
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Revival of fireworks up for discussion
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Revival of fireworks up for discussion
Fireworks could make a return to Dunedin’s New Year’s Eve celebrations — but at an extra cost.
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Harassment victim decries sentence
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Harassment victim decries sentence
The victim of an obsessive ex says she has been left psychologically scarred by her ordeal and is now campaigning for legislative change.
Trial over, feedback in — let the analysis begin
Trial over, feedback in — let the analysis begin
A game of hopscotch and faded road markings are all that remain of a three-month active transport trial in Queens Dr.
44 candidates seeking DCC CEO job
44 candidates seeking DCC CEO job
Almost 45 people have put their hands up for Dunedin City Council’s top job.