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Aussie teens brag about still being on social media after ban

Australian social media feeds were flooded with comments from people claiming to be under 16,...

Aussie teens brag about still being on social media after ban

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday took aim at young people parading themselves on social media a day after a world-first ban on under-16s went live

Christchurch couple targeted vulnerable in $4m Ponzi scheme

Dozens of people suffered “devastating” heartbreak after discovering they had been scammed out of millions by a couple they trusted with their savings

Xmas 2026 Space themed tree/diorama

An Xmas thing we've built to cheer up our hospital department reception.

Bar attacker spared jail for vicious assault that fractured victim's skull

A man who fractured the skull of another bar patron with a jug of beer has been spared jail by a Dunedin judge "given the time of year".

Mosgiel businessman offered homeless teen cash for sex

Mosgiel businessman offered homeless teen cash for sex

A Mosgiel business owner offered a 17-year-old girl $700 for sex and told police he just wanted to help her, a court has heard.

KiwiRail crew and locals join forces to rescue dolphin

KiwiRail crew and locals join forces to rescue dolphin

A KiwiRail crew and members of a coastal community jumped into action to successfully refloat a dolphin stranded half a kilometre from safety north of Dunedin.

Hail storm 'like driving on marbles'

A severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted after hail coated the ground at Dunedin Airport and lightning forked in the sky above Dunedin this afternoon.

Winning $16m ticket bought at South Island supermarket

A lucky person won $16 million in Wednesday night's Lotto draw after buying their ticket from a South Island supermarket.

Three more arrests over death of PhD student

Kyle Whorrall, 33, was killed at a bus stop on St Johns Rd in Meadowbank, Auckland. Photo: supplied

Three more arrests over death of PhD student

Six people have now been charged in connection with the homicide investigation.

Car ends up on train tracks after crashing through fence

Police officers at the scene of the crash in Beach St, Port Chalmers. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Car ends up on train tracks after crashing through fence

One of three people injured was taken to hospital after a car crashed through a fence into Dunedin’s port and on to train tracks this morning.

Public help sought over infant's broken leg

Public help sought over infant's broken leg

Police want the community's help to find out what happened to a three-week-old baby who suffered a serious injury in Hutt Valley.

Welfare changes: People facing 'imminent homelessness'

Homelessness is a reality for an increasing number of people, the report found. PHOTO: RNZ

Welfare changes: People facing 'imminent homelessness'

The report, based on more than 10,000 requests for the Citizens Advice Bureau's help, found people from all walks of life are struggling to meet basic living costs.

Concerns for woman missing with three kids

If you have seen Candace call 105 and use reference number 251206/9239. Photo: Supplied / Police

Concerns for woman missing with three kids

A missing woman who is now believed to be in the Christchurch area with her three children was in Wanaka earlier this week.

Pair return to damaged home after photos posted: police

Security cameras alerted the homeowner that two teens were at his property. Photo: Getty Images

Pair return to damaged home after photos posted: police

Two Dunedin teenagers were urged to return to the scene of a $2000 rampage after their photos were posted to social media, police say.

Phillips not fit to hold firearms licence, police docs show

One of Tom Phillips' campsites he and the children lived at. Photo: NZ Police

Phillips not fit to hold firearms licence, police docs show

Police records show Marokopa fugitive father Tom Phillips' firearms licence was suspended just weeks after his first disappearance in 2021, and later revoked.