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'I want answers': Frustrated man refuses to leave council meeting

Peter Schnell presented to the Selwyn District Council's public forum but refused to vacate the...

'I want answers': Frustrated man refuses to leave council meeting

A South Island council meeting ground to a halt when a public speaker refused to leave the table until he had the answers he was seeking.

Controversial charity gets fresh government funding

Controversial charity gets fresh government funding

Controversial charity Gumboot Friday will continue to receive government funding through to 2026.

Trump was told he's in Epstein files: report

US President Donald Trump listens as US Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to media last month....

Trump was told he's in Epstein files: report

US Attorney General Pam Bondi told President Donald Trump his name appeared in investigative files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.

Cost of polytech changes revealed

Education Minister Penny Simmonds says changes are needed because the creation of Te Pūkenga has...

Cost of polytech changes revealed

Re-establishing independent polytechnics will cost more than 500 courses and about 1000 jobs, a Cabinet paper reveals.

Dunedin teen arrested over 'rapist' tag on car

Dunedin teen arrested over 'rapist' tag on car

A Dunedin teenager who allegedly tagged another teen’s car with the word ‘‘rapist’’ was arrested after the pair were heard shouting in the street.

Top NZ police officer to retire

Top NZ police officer to retire

One of the country's top officers is to retire and will be leaving the police toward the end of the year, it has been confirmed.

UN court: countries can be held responsible for emissions

Climate activists and campaigners demonstrate outside the International Court of Justice. Photo:...

UN court: countries can be held responsible for emissions

The UN's highest court has found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas emissions, in a ruling highly anticipated by Pacific countries frustrated with action on climate change.

Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support

Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii

Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support

What began as a review under a previous minister has turned into an order to ditch the guidelines completely.

Secondary teachers union rejects pay offer

Whether the projects are paused would be "considered on a case-by-case basis", the ministry says....

Secondary teachers union rejects pay offer

The secondary teachers union has rejected a pay offer of one percent a year for three years.

One dead and child in hospital after house fire

Fatal fire on Oranga St in New Plymouth. Photo: ROBIN MARTIN / RNZ

One dead and child in hospital after house fire

One person has died in a house fire overnight in New Plymouth.

Murder charge after woman found dead in Christchurch

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Christchurch.

Another icy start: Hilux tumbles down bank

Another frosty morning and a warning from police in the South to keep safe on treacherous, icy roads. Dunedin flights and buses have been affected and it was a late start for schools in the city.

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Polytech staff ‘traumatised’ by new cuts

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Polytech staff ‘traumatised’ by new cuts

Another round of cuts at Otago Polytechnic has left staff "traumatised" and "in tears".

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Sheeran his plan for stadium

Following news Ed Sheeran will not be playing in Dunedin next year, Mayor Jules Radich has...

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Festival suggested after Sheeran snub

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says he has a solution to attract top acts after the disappointment of the city missing out on Ed Sheeran.

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First properties in affordable housing initiative hit market

The first two properties are on the market as part of Roger Fewtrell’s goal to provide houses for...

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First properties in affordable housing initiative hit market

Houses with a $100,000 incentive for first-home buyers have arrived on the market as a Dunedin businessman’s philanthropic endeavour starts bearing fruit.