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Rape victim: 'I don’t know how I will move on from this'

Luke Adams has been sentenced to five years and eight months’ imprisonment for rape and drug...

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Rape victim: 'I don’t know how I will move on from this'

A Dunedin man has been jailed for his involvement in a gang-related drug ring and raping a woman on New Year’s Eve.

Book bus service reduced during maintenance

Book bus service reduced during maintenance

The beloved Dunedin book buses will be running a reduced service over the next few weeks while building maintenance is conducted at their home base in the Civic Centre.

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Bank robber said he had gun in bag

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Bank robber said he had gun in bag

A heavily disguised man robbed a bank with a hammer and passed a threatening note to the teller telling her he had a gun in his bag.

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Building product access ‘good step forward’

Dunedin builder Sacha Gray installs plasterboard at a building site. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Building product access ‘good step forward’

Access to overseas building products is a "lifeline" for the construction industry, but it could still take time for designers to risk trying new materials, a Dunedin builder says.

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Call for inquiry after collusion revealed

"Aotearoa’s reputation for policy-making integrity is at risk unless we investigate these...

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Call for inquiry after collusion revealed

Public health researchers across New Zealand are calling for an independent public inquiry after it was revealed New Zealand First has been colluding with international tobacco giants.

Shanghai relocates 280,000 amid storm

A woman battles with an umbrella during rain and high winds in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters

Shanghai relocates 280,000 amid storm

Shanghai has relocated more than 280,000 people, halted flights and ferries as a tropical storm whips eastern China with gales and heavy rain.

Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election

Labour MP Willie Jackson described the appointment as "a kick in the guts" for Māori. Photo: RNZ

Jackson accuses govt of rigging next election

Labour MP Willie Jackson has accused the government of trying to rig next year's election through its move to block people from being able to enrol for 12 days before voting day.

Pacific islands on tsunami watch

Boats in Rarotonga were being moved to deeper water on the advice of local authorities in...

Pacific islands on tsunami watch

Pacific island nations are on alert for possible tsunami waves, following today's powerful earthquake off Russia.

Teen girl leaves trail of damage in stolen car

Teen girl leaves trail of damage in stolen car

A Dunedin teenager crashed into up to four parked cars after stealing her caregivers’ vehicle for a late-night drive, police say.

Evacuations ordered after 8.8 quake in Russia

A powerful quake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami waves of up to 5 metres, sparking evacuation orders across the Pacific.

Rugby supporter dies after assault outside club

Daniel Nganeko was hit outside the Tukapa clubrooms at the weekend. Photo: Supplied

Rugby supporter dies after assault outside club

A New Plymouth man assaulted outside a local rugby club at the weekend has died.

Surge warning for entire NZ coast

All NZ coastal areas are covered by a warning of tsunami activity following Russia's powerful quake. People are warned not to be complacent and to stay away from coastlines until alerts are lifted.

Car wash calamity: 84-year-old gets foot stuck on accelerator

Firefighters at the scene of the crash. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Car wash calamity: 84-year-old gets foot stuck on accelerator

An 84-year-old driver shot out of a Mosgiel car wash and slammed into a lamppost after getting his foot caught on the accelerator, police say.

Burglar busted as stolen AirPods phone home

The tracking feature on a pair of stolen earbuds led police to a man wanted for two burglaries in Dunedin’s student quarter.

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess Covid cruise

The Ruby Princess left Sydney on March 8 for New Zealand and returned 11 days later. Photo: Getty...

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess Covid cruise

The operator of a cruise ship that embarked just as the Covid-19 pandemic gripped the globe will remain liable to pay passengers impacted by the virus after a failed appeal.

Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for children

Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for children

Australian children will be barred from accessing YouTube after the federal government confirmed the video-sharing website will fall under its social media ban.

'Nurses are crying, it’s terrible'

Nurses protest in Dunedin this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

'Nurses are crying, it’s terrible'

Dunedin nurses have been reduced to tears by the stress of working long shifts to cover staff shortages.

UK prepared to recognise Palestinian state

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

UK plans to recognise Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes action

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain is prepared to recognise a Palestinian state in September, in response to growing public anger over the images of starving children in Gaza.

Fatal crash snarls traffic near Auckland Airport

Emergency services at the scene following the crash. Photo: RNZ

Fatal crash snarls traffic near Auckland Airport

There are traffic delays around Auckland Airport after a fatal three-vehicle crash early today.

Strike not just about the money, nurses say

More than 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are set to walk off the job today....

Strike not just about the money, nurses say

More than 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are set to walk off the job for 24 hours today, over deadlocked contract negotiations.

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