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Minister 'comfortable' getting $1000 a week home allowance

The pecuniary interests register shows Louise Upston has no mortgage on the Wellington apartment....

Minister 'comfortable' getting $1000 a week home allowance

Cabinet minister Louise Upston, who collects $1000 a week to live in her own Wellington apartment, says she's "followed the rules" and is "comfortable" with them.

Health wishes for Budget 2026

The govt has already announced an expansion to Lakes District Hospital's ED in Queenstown will begin within months as part of a $180m boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area.

Climate note sent to PM's senior adviser

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he does not agree with Mike King's controversial alcohol...

Climate note sent to PM's senior adviser

The staffer who received a document from Fonterra and Z Energy making suggestions for a potential law change was a senior adviser for PM Christopher Luxon.

One dead, multiple injuries as chemical tank ruptures

The ruptured chemical tank at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill in Longview,...

One dead, multiple injuries as chemical tank ruptures

A chemical tank has imploded and ruptured in the US state of Washington, resulting one death, nine people critically injured and another nine unaccounted for, officials say.

Willis negotiating tricky Budget path

Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ third Budget has been drafted during troubled economic times. She talks to ODT political editor Mike Houlahan about the challenges.

First person charged under new stalking law

The man will appear in Auckland District Court. Photo: ODT files

First person charged under new stalking law

An Auckland man is the first person to be charged under new stalking and harassment laws.

AI use in reading breast cancer scans on way

AI will be used as a second set of eyes reading breast cancer scans from early next year. File photo

AI use in reading breast cancer scans on way

The government says artificial intelligence will be used as a second set of eyes reading breast cancer scans from early next year.

Andrew Mehrtens facing bankruptcy application

Andrew Mehrtens working at a Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs in 2015....

NZ rugby great Andrew Mehrtens facing bankruptcy application

A former Crusaders and All Blacks great is the subject of a bankruptcy application in Christchurch.

One dead after crash on Canterbury property

A person has died after an early morning crash in Canterbury.

'The right Budget for the times,' Willis says

Finance Minister Nicola Willis shows off Budget 2026 ahead of its delivery on Thursday. Photo: RNZ

'The right Budget for the times,' Willis says

Thursday's Budget is "the right Budget for the times", and will respond to an increasingly uncertain world, the Finance Minister says.

Iran says new US strikes 'gross violation' of ceasefire

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman. Photo: Reuters

Iran says new US strikes 'gross violation' of ceasefire

Iran says the United States has violated a ceasefire by striking targets near the contested Strait of Hormuz, potentially complicating efforts to bring the war to a close.

'Speeding' driver critical after slamming into parked truck in central Dunedin

Firefighters work to free a 39-year-old man who crashed his car into the back of a parked logging...

'Speeding' driver critical after slamming into parked truck in central Dunedin

A Dunedin man left in a critical condition after crashing into a parked logging truck had bail conditions not to drive.

New building planned for Christchurch tallest since quakes

The six-building residential project in central Christchurch is scheduled for completion in early...

New building planned for Christchurch tallest since quakes

Prolific Christchurch developer Williams Corporation has unveiled its plans for a new 10-storey tower in the central city.

Teen driver rammed three police vehicles in stolen car

Police have arrested a teenager who allegedly rammed three police cars in a stolen vehicle before being blocked and arrested south of Christchurch.

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Anxiety inspires holistic remedy

Otago Girls’ High School year 12 student Jeantine Dixon is preparing to sell her anxiety relief...

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Anxiety inspires holistic remedy

Experiencing repeated panic and anxiety attacks after her father’s death prompted a Dunedin secondary student to make an anxiety relief spray.

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Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it

Otago Debating Team members (from left) Emily Roy, Che McGavern and Beth Elder celebrate becoming...

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Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it

Three Dunedin secondary school students were so focused on winning the national debating tournament in Parliament, Christopher Luxon himself could not have shaken their focus.

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Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k

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Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k

Council costs for investigating Cr Benedict Ong’s behaviour have passed $17,000, but some around the council table fear the final figure and cost to Dunedin’s reputation could climb much higher.

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