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Iran urges US to force Israel into ceasefire

Ultra Orthodox jews look at an impacted site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in...

Iran urges US to force Israel into ceasefire

An Israeli strike hit Iran's state broadcaster on Monday while the head of the UN nuclear watchdog indicated extensive damage to Iran's biggest uranium enrichment plant and Iran called on the US to force a ceasefire in the aerial war.

Dozens more killed trying to reach food in Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians gather to receive aid supplies in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza...

Dozens more killed trying to reach food in Gaza

Israeli fire killed at least 50 people Monday, nearly half of them near an aid distribution site run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, as UN officials denounced aid delivery methods.

Govt launches suicide prevention plan

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey. Photo: RNZ

Govt launches suicide prevention plan

The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach.

Murdered woman's body not found for three days

Frances Anne Phelps - known as Faye - with her late husband Bill. Photo: Supplied

Murdered Christchurch woman's body not found for three days

A murdered Christchurch woman's body was not found for three days after the emergency call to police was given the wrong code.

Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave headline

Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ heatwave headline

A Media Council ruling has upheld complaints against RNZ over a February 2025 article about a heatwave.

Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall sold

The six-bedroom manor on Tai Tapu Rd. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury manor with indoor climbing wall, 18-car garage sold

A large Canterbury home with an indoor climbing wall and 18-car garage has been snapped up by a local family after interest from as far away as the US and UK.

HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

HNZ told to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts

Health NZ has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries.

'Highly regarded' officer shot dead in rural Tasmania

An experienced police officer who was shot dead at a rural Tasmania property while delivering a home repossession order has been formally identified.

'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed

Elliot Cameron in the High Court at Christchurch this morning for sentencing. Photo: Pool / NZME ...

'Public deserves inquiry' after double killer's emails revealed

The public "deserves an inquiry" into the forensic mental health system, says the Chief Victims Advisor, after revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner killed his brother 50 years ago.

New to speaking English but singing no issue

South Otago High School year 11 student Jared Gerida, 15, sings in front of his school choir...

New to speaking English but singing no issue

Two years ago, Jared Gerida, 15, could barely speak a word of English. Yesterday, the South Otago High School student led his choir at a regional singing competition.

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Radich allies switch to Barker

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Radich allies switch to Barker

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich appears to have no councillors backing his bid for re-election as two former allies jump ship to support a rival.

Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility

Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility

The merry-go round of leaders of the delayed new Dunedin hospital project continues with Evan Davies jumping on for another ride.

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Judge appreciates welcome

Judge Hermann Retzlaff is ready to start work at the Dunedin District Court after his song-filled...

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Judge appreciates welcome

Dunedin's newest judge is ready to work hard, although he might not be a Highlanders fan just yet.

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Shop set for influx of half a million books

Hard To Find Books Dunedin manager Blaze Forbes peruses the aisles at the Dowling St second-hand...

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Shop set for influx of half a million books

Half a million books could be bound for Dunedin if the closure of a prominent second-hand bookshop goes ahead, its owner says.

Last year’s Octacan effort caned

Last year’s Octacan effort caned

Taieri College students stand around a New Zealand made out of cans the school collected for the annual Octacan appeal.

School collaborates to produce artwork

Musselburgh School pupils and artist Ana Teofilo celebrate the unveiling of the school’s...

School collaborates to produce artwork

The talents of the entire Musselburgh School have been combined for a new artwork.

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Claim govt setting up polytechs to fail

Francisco Hernandez. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Claim govt setting up polytechs to fail

The government has been accused of setting up polytechnics to fail after the revelation that almost one in 10 jobs have been cut in the past year.

Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands

Liberton Christian School pupils Oscar Pol (front) and Alexander Steenkamp raised a collective ...

Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands

Spending 11 hours walking 40km around Otago Harbour to raise money for people living in poverty was the least he could do, a Liberton Christian School pupil says.

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Band gives $5000 to hospice raised by show in tribute to late member

Presenting a cheque for the Otago Hospice from the Oxo Cubans are (from left) band manager Mark...

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Band gives $5000 to hospice raised by show in tribute to late member

The memory of a late Dunedin musician will live on thanks to donations to a charity close to his heart.

Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after Tel Aviv attacks

A drone photo shows the damage over residential homes and a school at the impact site following a...

Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after Tel Aviv attacks

Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israel's defence minister to warn that Tehran residents would ...

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