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Trust keen to lease leaning railway station
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Trust keen to lease leaning railway station
The Middlemarch Railway Station is on a lean but, unlike a certain Italian tower, it is not attracting many tourists.
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Masseuse says clients lying about alleged groping
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Masseuse says clients lying about alleged groping
A Dunedin masseuse accused of groping two clients says the women made up the allegations.
Call for help to get project over the line
Call for help to get project over the line
As the cost of living continues to rise and housing affordability declines, secure retirement living is increasingly out of reach for many older people.
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‘Nothing funny’ about play-fighting
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‘Nothing funny’ about play-fighting
A knife-wielding Dunedin teen appeared to attack someone just metres from where a fatal stabbing took place at the city’s bus hub, a court has heard.
Sarkozy to appeal against conspiracy conviction
Sarkozy to appeal against conspiracy conviction
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is appealing a conviction for criminal conspiracy over attempts to procure campaign funds from Libya, for which he received a five-year jail sentence last year.
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Above average rain bolsters lake levels
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Above average rain bolsters lake levels
Well into autumn Meridan Energy says the hydro system is in good shape for the coming winter.
US allies 'not planning' to sent ships to Hormuz
US allies 'not planning' to sent ships to Hormuz
President Donald Trump says US is talking to nations about securing the Strait of Hormuz, but allies Japan and Australia say they're not planning to send vessels to escort ships through the vital waterway.
Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title
Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title in Samoa behind him, saying it was a miscommunication.
Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out
Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out
Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch's most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge.
Hollywood honours the unconventional
Hollywood honours the unconventional
Darkly comic thriller One Battle After Another won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a night when Hollywood’s top honours went to unconventional fare.
Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report
Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice about a series of unsubstantiated claims made by his ex-wife on social media, RNZ understands.
Killer twice ruled insane named
Killer twice ruled insane named
Warning: graphic details. A man who has twice been ruled insane after committing two separate killings can now be named.
Pair facing drug charges after searches
Pair facing drug charges after searches
Two people have been arrested on drugs charges after searches in Christchurch and Marlborough.
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
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Flight cuts a concern — mayor
Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.
Resignation amid bullying, harrassment investigation
Resignation amid bullying, harrassment investigation
The Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency has resigned while under investigation in relation to allegations of bullying and harassment.
Police officer stole $68k after helping vulnerable pensioner
Police officer stole $68k after helping vulnerable pensioner
A police officer tasked with helping a vulnerable pensioner who had $14,000 stolen from her bank cards went on to steal a further $68,000 from her.
Man 'spat in the face' of officer during George St arrest
Man 'spat in the face' of officer during George St arrest
A young man who was headbutting windows and "yelling and lunging" at people along Dunedin’s main drag allegedly spat in a police officer’s face as he was being arrested.
WHO releases funds for Middle East health response
WHO releases funds for Middle East health response
The WHO has released $3.4 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
Govt climate change plans go to court
Govt climate change plans go to court
A landmark legal case that argues the government's plan to tackle climate change is unlawful and risky will go ahead today.
US predicts quick end to war as Iran stands ground
US predicts quick end to war as Iran stands ground
US officials responding to economic uncertainty over high oil prices predicted on Sunday that the US-Israeli war on Iran would end within weeks and that a drop in energy costs would follow.