Kākā visits backyard
Kākā visits backyard
On a regular occasion we have been visited not by one but two kākā in our backyard in Invercargill.
Farmer jailed for rape and arson says parole system unfair
Farmer jailed for rape and arson says parole system unfair
A farmer jailed for rape, perjury and arson has lashed out at the Parole Board, claiming he is being treated unfairly because there is no suitable accommodation for him outside prison.
Separated parents in tug of war over private vs public school for daughter
Separated parents in tug of war over private vs public school for daughter
Primary-aged schoolgirl Bree had her heart set a private school - but her separated parents can't agree on which school she should go to.
Violence, riots now common in NZ prisons, staff union says
Violence, riots now common in NZ prisons, staff union says
Violence and riots in prisons are now increasingly common as a result of higher prison populations, a group representing Corrections staff says, a day after a fiery prison riot in Waikato.
Three Republican-led states send National Guard to Washington
Three Republican-led states send National Guard to Washington
The Republican governors of three states are deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, DC, at the request of the administration of President Donald Trump, who has portrayed the city as awash in crime.
'Intense investigation': Air traffic control outage to be scrutinised
'Intense investigation': Air traffic control outage to be scrutinised
An air traffic control systems disruption which affected trans-Tasman flights was highly unusual and will be the subject of a full review, an independent aviation commentator says.
Trump tells Zelenskiy Putin wants more of Ukraine
Trump tells Zelenskiy Putin wants more of Ukraine
Donald Trump says Ukraine should make a deal to end the war with Russia because "Russia is a very big power, and they're not", after a summit where Vladimir Putin was reported to have demanded more Ukrainian land.
Kiwi mum and son released by US immigration
Kiwi mum and son released by US immigration
The New Zealand mother detained in an immigration facility in the state of Texas in the United States is safely back at her home in Washington.
Air traffic control fault disrupts multiple trans-Tasman flights
Air traffic control fault disrupts multiple trans-Tasman flights
Multiple Australia-bound flights were forced into a holding pattern, with some diverted back to New Zealand
Christchurch City Council to vote on Erebus memorial
Christchurch City Council to vote on Erebus memorial
Christchurch City Council will next week vote on whether to offer Cracroft Reserve in Cashmere as a potential site for the National Erebus Memorial.
Waikato prison lockdown ends after inmates start riot
Waikato prison lockdown ends after inmates start riot
A group of 11 prisoners refused to leave the exercise yard and lit fires at Spring Hill Corrections Facility.
Another Cabinet minister caught up in UN letter saga
Another Cabinet minister caught up in UN letter saga
New documents show David Seymour first ran his response past Paul Goldsmith before he sent it.
Thousands rattled by Queensland quake
Thousands rattled by Queensland quake
An earthquake has struck in Australia for the third time in recent days, with thousands losing power and feeling the tremors.
'Seasoned' Facebook Marketplace scammer imprisoned
'Seasoned' Facebook Marketplace scammer imprisoned
A "career" criminal is back behind bars for dishonesty after he duped people into handing over their vehicles in a Facebook scam.
Police to re-examine murder of 6-year-old, 45 years on
Police to re-examine murder of 6-year-old, 45 years on
Police have announced they are continuing to examine new evidence and to use a forensic tool in the hopes of solving the murder of six-year-old Alicia O'Reilly, who was killed in Auckland 45 years ago.
Israel looking to re-settle Gazans in South Sudan
Israel looking to re-settle Gazans in South Sudan
South Sudan and Israel are discussing a deal to resettle Palestinians from war-torn Gaza in the troubled African nation - a plan quickly dismissed as unacceptable by Palestinian leaders.
Trump-Putin summit ends with no deal
Trump-Putin summit ends with no deal over Ukraine
A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine, despite both leaders describing the talks in Alaska as productive.
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Veteran ‘deadliest hedge’ arborist passes the saw
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Veteran ‘deadliest hedge’ arborist passes the saw
A job this big would push most arborists over the hedge.
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Pathology lab options reopen
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Pathology lab options reopen
After years of uncertainty, pathology services could find a home in the new Dunedin hospital, the Otago Daily Times understands.
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Jailed for a string of driving charges
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Jailed for a string of driving charges
A Dunedin man who caused a crash that killed his daughter is back in court after being involved in a police chase.