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Dunedin man found guilty of psychological abuse
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Dunedin man found guilty of psychological abuse
A former government employee has been found guilty of psychologically abusing his ex-partner.
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‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen
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‘Lenient sentence’ given to drink-driving teen
A Dunedin teenager who racked up three driving charges in about six weeks received ‘‘quite a lenient sentence’’, a judge says.
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He paid for a park - then his car was towed
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Dunedin man's shock as car towed after paying for parking
A Dunedin man facing a parking fine of nearly $200 alleged he had parked in the area for weeks beforehand with no problems and parking signage was confusing and hidden.
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Engineering firm may go bust over tax debt
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Engineering firm may go bust over tax debt
A significant Queenstown and Dunedin-based engineering company is facing liquidation over tax debt of more than $1 million.
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Happy home for bereaved dog
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Happy home for bereaved dog
After losing his owner in tragic circumstances at St Clair Beach, 11-year-old Tuts has found love in a new home.
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University study links e-biking to better physical, mental health outcomes
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University study links e-biking to better physical, mental health outcomes
Cycling is a beneficial activity for both physical and mental health — just ask Dunedin social biking group AOK Shark Bell Riders.
Smuggled Peninsula geckos turn up in Netherlands
Smuggled Peninsula geckos turn up in Netherlands
Jewelled geckos found on the opposite side of the globe in an international anti-smuggling operation had markings typical of those found on Otago Peninsula, the Department of Conservation says.
Teacher loses registration after sex relationship with student
Teacher loses registration after sex relationship with student
A student's mental health deteriorated and she began to have panic attacks after a teacher began a sexual relationship with her.
Person dies after Christchurch attack involving gangs
Person dies after Christchurch attack involving gangs
One person has died following a serious incident involving gang members at a Christchurch property, police have confirmed.
Another IT outage hits hospitals
Another IT outage hits hospitals
Auckland and Northland hospitals have been hit by IT problems affecting radiology services.
Man due in court after service station incident
Man due in court after service station incident
A man charged after recent offences in the Otago coastal area is due in court on Friday, police say.
Call to stop 'derogatory' comments about councils
Call to stop 'derogatory' comments about councils
Northland Regional Council chairperson Pita Tipene has called on Cabinet Ministers to stop making "derogatory" comments about councils.
Ardern family moving to Australia
Ardern family moving to Australia
Dame Jacinda Ardern is moving to Australia.
New boss for Louvre after humiliating heist
New boss for Louvre after humiliating heist
France has appointed a new boss of the Louvre, to turn around the world's most-visited museum after a humiliating jewellery heist and staff strikes.
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.
'Absolutely remarkable': Dunedin flat crush rescuer honoured for bravery
'Absolutely remarkable': Dunedin flat crush rescuer honoured for bravery
Not a day goes by where Samson Aruwa doesn't think about the night he desperately pulled 30 trapped partygoers from a fatal pile-up at a Dunedin student flat.
New child poverty figures 'unacceptable': commissioner
New child poverty figures 'unacceptable': commissioner
The lack of progress in reducing child poverty in New Zealand is both "hugely disappointing" and "unacceptable", the Children's Commissioner says.
Gates 'took responsibility for actions' over Epstein links: foundation
Gates 'took responsibility for actions' over Epstein links: foundation
Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson says.
$70k of drugs sniffed out after speedster stopped
$70k of drugs sniffed out after speedster stopped
A police officer who pulled over a speeding motorist on his way to Dunedin found $70,000 worth of drugs - including MDMA, LSD and ketamine - in the car, police say.
'Get woke, go broke': Seymour calls for govt to sell Air NZ shares
'Get woke, go broke': Seymour calls for govt to sell Air NZ shares
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss.