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Watch: US sub torpedoes Iranian warship

The sinking of the submarine. Photo: Screengrab

US sub torpedoes Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

A US submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of sailors, as NATO destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile fired towards Turkey.

Watch: Vandervis laughs at ruling, walks out

Lee Vandervis. File photo: Gregor Richardson

Watch: Vandervis laughs at ruling, walks out

Head in hands, an incredulous Lee Vandervis was asked to stop laughing over a ruling at a Dunedin City Council meeting — he then walked out.

Lunar light show

The moon during the latter half of a total lunar eclipse seen from above a tower at Otago Boys’...

Lunar light show

Being left completely in the dark during the total lunar eclipse was a "fantastic" experience for a Dunedin astronomer.

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'No choice': Council votes to boost stadium funding

More financial help will be needed in Forsyth Barr Stadium’s sunset years, the Dunedin City...

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'No choice': Council votes to boost stadium funding

Dunedin's councillors have agreed to pour more money into Forsyth Barr Stadium to control its debt, but at least one found this "a bitter pill" to swallow.

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Cavalcade on its way to Middlemarch

Crossing the Taieri River on the way to their camp near Middlemarch are members of the Otago...

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Cavalcade on its way to Middlemarch

All feet, wheels and hooves lead to Middlemarch on Saturday.

Distracted driver causes crash

Distracted driver causes crash

A hungry driver who ran a red light hurrying to get home for lunch caused the crash involving an unmarked police car in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Lotto 2565

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

Hot air balloon flight hits a snag

Hot air balloon flight hits a snag

A woman swings to the safety of emergency personnel after being stuck with another person in a balloon that hit a cellphone tower, in Longview, Texas, earlier this week.

Rising lights mark end of Lunar New Year

Rising lights mark end of Lunar New Year

People release lanterns yesterday during the Lantern Festival to mark the end of the Lunar New Year celebrations at Shifen Square in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

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Prison kiss hid secret transaction

The Otago Corrections Facility. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Prison kiss hid secret transaction

A loving kiss between a Dunedin woman and her incarcerated partner hid a secret transaction in which she tried to deposit nine grams of drugs into his waiting mouth.

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‘Love of people’ drives new rūnaka CEO

Nadia Wesley-Smith has been appointed chief executive officer of Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou. PHOTO:...

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‘Love of people’ drives new rūnaka CEO

A love of people and a strong drive to serve are key for the new chief executive officer of Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou.

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New citizen changed leave before Pike River tragedy

Dan Scheepers was proud to become a citizen of New Zealand at a citizenship ceremony in the...

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New citizen changed leave before Pike River tragedy

Scarred by the Pike River mine tragedy, there was no-one prouder than Dan Scheepers when he became a New Zealand citizen yesterday.

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Teacher, vege garden guru retires after 40 years

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Teacher, vege garden guru retires after 40 years

A Dunedin teacher responsible for getting generations of children obsessed with cauliflower says it is time to retire after 40 years in the profession.

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Hook hanging from helicopter smashed into ute

The incident took place during work on the track between Bethunes Gully and Mt Cargill. File photo

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Hook hanging from helicopter smashed into ute

A helicopter swinging a large hook into the side of ute has been blamed on a lack of "basic communication" between two prominent Dunedin companies.

Clubrooms given artistic makeover

Clubrooms given artistic makeover

Gisborne artist Kell Sunshine with her new mural at South Coast Board Riders Association clubrooms in St Clair yesterday.

2500 cases of Steinlager recalled over incorrect labelling

Steinlager Ultra Low Carb outer packaging (24 x 330ml). Photo: Supplied / MPI

2500 cases of Steinlager recalled over incorrect labelling

A batch of Steinlager beer is being recalled for having incorrect alcohol-free labels.

Couple can keep $40k of $230k find

Couple who found $230k in ceiling allowed to keep $40k

A Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in the ceiling of their home will be allowed to keep $40,000 of it.

Time for plain talk from NZ over Iran strikes

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran after Israeli and US strikes on Iran. Photo: Reuters

Global Insight: Time for plain talk from NZ over Iran strikes

New Zealand should speak plainly about the United States and Israel’s “flagrant violation of international law”, Professor Robert Patman says.

TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story

Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story

The Media and Broadcasting Minister has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the Police Minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story

Man now facing murder charge after woman's death

A 24-year-old man who previously faced lesser charges after a woman was found dead in a Kāpiti Coast house has now been charged with murder.

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