Push to limit protests in Christchurch
Protesting could be banned from some parts of Christchurch if a city councillor gets his way.
Middle East conflict widens, Trump says 'everything knocked out' in Iran
Middle East conflict widens, Trump says 'everything knocked out' in Iran
US has shut embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon and markets tumble as as Middle East energy is disrupted.
Person trapped between truck and skip seriously hurt
Person trapped between truck and skip seriously hurt
A person has been seriously injured after getting trapped between a rubbish truck and what is understood to be a skip bin in Wellington.
Questions over ocean sewage discharge plan
Questions over ocean sewage discharge plan
Christchurch City Council is meeting with ECan today to discuss how sewage will be treated before being pumped into the ocean under a new plan to reduce the putrid stench coming from Bromley's damaged treatment plant.
'Not Winston Churchill': Trump slams Starmer
'Not Winston Churchill': Trump slams Starmer
President Donald Trump has castigated one of the US' closest allies, comparing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unfavourably to Sir Winston Churchill over Britain's limited support for US strikes on Iran.
Lunar eclipse glows in South
Lunar eclipse glows in South
It's the celestial highlight of the year: a total lunar eclipse - and sky watchers in the South were out to capture it.
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Hiring adding to stress: CEO
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Hiring adding to stress: CEO
Stressed senior doctors in the South are dealing with sky-high vacancy rates which they blame on Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HNZ) bungling the rollout of a new recruitment system.
Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts
Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts
A symbol of inspiration for one Dunedin family has become a badge of honour for a professional football club.
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No jury not an option: trial postponed
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No jury not an option: trial postponed
A Dunedin sex trial has been postponed after the court ran out of jurors to hear the case.
Alleged animal abuse
Alleged animal abuse
An angry Dunedin dog owner allegedly grabbed his dog by the throat and threw it through a glass door because he was "frustrated".
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Yeardley’s pain will result in gain
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Yeardley’s pain will result in gain
It is not what most 22-year-olds do on a Saturday night.
Conservationist, author a ‘deeply loving’ man
Conservationist, author a ‘deeply loving’ man
Dunedin author and photographer Neville Peat has died, aged 78.
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Neighbours split on City Rise cafe plan
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Neighbours split on City Rise cafe plan
A planned Dunedin cafe would either enliven the community or make parking a nightmare - it depends on which neighbour you listen to.
Sports day a full colour spectrum of competition
Sports day a full colour spectrum of competition
Logan Park High School students having a blast yesterday during their annual athletic sports day at the Caledonian Ground in North Dunedin.
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'It’s disgusting': Outrage as state houses land listed for third of value
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'It’s disgusting': Outrage as state houses land listed for third of value
Kāinga Ora is defending its decision to sell off land once destined for new homes on Trade Me for a third of its original valuation.
Warmer weather coming this week
Warmer weather coming this week
If you thought summer was lousy — don’t despair, there might be some respite over the next few days.
Saving penguins, one tasty fish at a time
Saving penguins, one tasty fish at a time
Dunedin Wildlife Hospital vet nurse Emily Brewer tries to ply a replica penguin with a salmon at Dunedin's railway station yesterday.
Fire and faith
Fire and faith
Hindu devotees walk around a bonfire during a ritual known as "Holika Dahan" yesterday, which is part of the Holi festival celebrations, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India.
Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon
Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon
The Israeli military deployed additional forces to southern Lebanon overnight, to take up what a military spokesperson on Tuesday described as defensive positions to protect Israeli civilians and...
No change to govt LNG plans, despite major price surge
No change to govt LNG plans, despite major price surge
The government is brushing off accusations of naivety from the opposition over plans to pursue a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal as prices spike worldwide.