Man pleads guilty to manslaughter as charge downgraded from murder
An Auckland man strangled his partner in her home before going outside for a cigarette.
Barriers high to hiring overseas teachers, principal says
Barriers high to hiring overseas teachers, principal says
The principal of a West Coast secondary school says there are too many barriers to hiring teachers who were trained or born overseas.
More 'irregular' police breath tests than first thought, data shows
More 'irregular' police breath tests than first thought, data shows
An independent analysis of police breath testing data found more than 42,000 "irregular" breath tests — 12,000 more than initially believed.
'Disappointment and sadness' as Wihongi hearing delayed
'Disappointment and sadness' as Wihongi hearing delayed
The lawyer acting for Everlee Wihongi says she is disappointed and sad after a hearing to allow her to argue for her release has been postponed to next week.
Law clarification around transgender exclusion spaces in UK
Law clarification around transgender exclusion spaces in UK
Transgender people in Britain can be excluded from single-sex spaces such as public toilets and hospital wards when this is necessary to protect privacy, under new rules laid out to clarify the law...
RNZ chief executive to leave at end of year
RNZ chief executive to leave at end of year
RNZ head Paul Thompson will leave the organisation at the end of the year after 13 years in the role.
$35m boost for ambulance services
$35m boost for ambulance services
The government has announced a funding boost for two new Auckland ambulance hubs, more staff, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support.
US, Iran still at odds on key issues
US, Iran still at odds on key issues
The US and Iran stuck to opposing stances over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz today, although US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been "some good signs...
Senior gang member arrested in drug bust
Six arrested in Christchurch drug bust
A senior member of Christchurch’s King Cobra gang was among six people arrested in a police drug operation over the past three days.
GP supports proposal to fund flu vaccines for children under six
GP supports proposal to fund flu vaccines for children under six
A North Auckland GP says Pharmac's proposal to fund free flu vaccines for children under six will help keep them out of hospital.
Support services blindsided by govt shake up
Support services blindsided by govt shake up
Social housing and support services are bewildered and blindsided by changes they say will make life worse for thousands of the country's poorest tenants.
Cook Strait missing yachtie rescued
Cook Strait missing yachtie rescued
Both people on a yacht in the Cook Strait have now been rescued, the Wellington Harbour Master says.
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Extension to Middlemarch not on track
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Extension to Middlemarch not on track
Any restoration of train services to Middlemarch will not be on a fast track.
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Proposed rates rise shaved to 8.8%
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Proposed rates rise shaved to 8.8%
The Dunedin City Council has shaved its proposed rates rise to 8.8% for the coming year.
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report
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NZ EV sales hampered by policy merry-go-round: report
Electric vehicles are continuing to sell well, but a just-released report on the sector says the country needs a long-term cross-party strategy to deliver energy independence.
The Kids Sing
The Kids Sing
More than 1300 children from 24 Dunedin schools performed at The Kids Sing, the Otago Primary Schools Choral Festival, in the Dunedin Town Hall across Wednesday and last nights.
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Marking of 100th milestone a ‘miracle’
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Marking of 100th milestone a ‘miracle’
Two weeks ago, Ruby Patton was ill in a hospital bed, seemingly unconscious, and was not expected to wake up again.
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From despair to delight as rings returned
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From despair to delight as rings returned
It has been a rollercoaster of emotions for a Dunedin mother over the past few months, ranging from despair and hopelessness to absolute elation.
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DCC votes to open door to more borrowing
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DCC votes to open door to more borrowing
Warnings of out-of-control ‘‘debt monsters’’ did not stop Dunedin city councillors from potentially opening the way to more borrowing.
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Not 'a sliver of remorse' from Pokemon card thief
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Not 'a sliver of remorse' from Pokemon card thief
A shop worker caught on CCTV stealing rare Pokemon cards valued at $20,000 from his employer has not shown ‘‘a sliver of remorse’’, a person connected to the case says.