Russia behind Litvinenko killing, court rules
Russia was responsible for the 2006 killing of Alexander Litvinenko, who died an agonising death after he was poisoned in London with Polonium 210, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.
Man who filmed Rodney King beating dies
Man who filmed Rodney King beating dies
George Holliday, the plumber who shot video of Los Angeles police officers beating black motorist Rodney King in 1991, has died at a hospital in California.
Andrew served sex assault lawsuit in US
Andrew served sex assault lawsuit in US
Prince Andrew has been served with a sexual assault lawsuit in the US by lawyers for a woman who says she was forced to have sex with him in London, court papers show.
Trudeau ekes out narrow win
Trudeau ekes out narrow win
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has narrowly won re-election but failed to secure a majority in parliament, after alienating some voters by calling a snap vote two years early.
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, September 21
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, September 21
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, September 21
Concern for missing Dunedin woman
Concern for missing Dunedin woman
Police are concerned for the welfare of a Dunedin woman who hasn't been seen or heard from since early August.
Google boss wanted child's evacuation to NZ kept quiet
Google boss wanted child's evacuation to NZ kept quiet
Government emails about billionaire Larry Page show he wanted his child's medical evacuation to New Zealand to be kept quiet.
Amalgamation forms Business South
Amalgamation forms Business South
Amalgamation of the Otago Chamber of Commerce, and the Otago Southland Employers Association.
Hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive man
Hospital staff stood down after contact with Covid positive man
A man who tested positive for Covid-19 spent half an hour in North Shore Hospital may have come into contact with up to 20 staff, the Waitemata DHB says.
Good Samaritan treated for inhaling smoke
Good Samaritan treated for inhaling smoke
A Good Samaritan was treated for smoke inhalation after trying to extinguish a fire in Brighton yesterday.
NSW creates kids bubble, records 1022 new cases
NSW creates kids bubble, records 1022 new cases
New South Wales has reported 1022 new locally acquired cases of Covid-19 and 10 deaths as the government creates a "kids bubble" in time for the school holidays.
14 new cases in outbreak; breach fines increased
14 new cases in outbreak; breach fines increased
There are 14 new community cases of Covid-19 to report today, the Ministry of Health has revealed.
OBHS pupil turns up at school after travelling from Auckland
OBHS pupil turns up at school after travelling from Auckland
Otago Boys' High School has sought to reassure parents after a pupil breached lockdown by travelling from Auckland to Dunedin without an exemption.
Judith Collins says she will never resign
Judith Collins says she will never resign
National leader Judith Collins has vowed to fight on as National leader, saying she will never resign from the job.
Courts allow insurer to pay $300m compensation directly to quake-affected homeowners
Courts allow insurer to pay $300m compensation directly to quake-affected homeowners
New court rulings have confirmed insurers Southern Response can now directly contact 3000 quake-affected Canterbury homeowners about $300 million compensation owed to them.
US eases restrictions for vaccinated travellers
US eases restrictions for vaccinated travellers
The US will reopen in November to air travellers from 33 countries, including most of Europe, who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, easing tough pandemic-related restrictions that started last year.
Dunedin voices in NZTA clampdown complaint
Dunedin voices in NZTA clampdown complaint
Some Dunedin motorhome and horse truck owners have added their voices to a call for the NZTA to drop a controversial clampdown, or pay the costs itself.
Details of crash that killed 7 whānau members revealed
Details of crash that killed 7 whānau members revealed
It was one of NZ's worst road trauma tragedies, which claimed the lives of a mother, father, their five children from Tokoroa and the driver of a car coming the other way from Wellington. Details of how the horrific crash at Atiamuri can now be revealed.
Use of police dog to bring down offender justified: Watchdog
Use of police dog to bring down offender justified: Watchdog
Dunedin Police were justified in using a police dog to arrest a man who breached Alert Level 4 lockdown restrictions and tried to run from officers.
Covid-positive gang member bailed despite Corrections' concerns
Covid-positive gang member bailed despite Corrections' concerns
A Black Power gang member was granted electronically monitored bail despite opposition from Corrections.