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Frustration over false 111 calls
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Frustration over false 111 calls
A Caversham man opened the door to find assault rifles pointed at him after a malicious 111 call brought armed police to his home.
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'Lost his way': Murderer back behind bars
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'Lost his way': Murderer back behind bars
A murderer who committed sex crimes while on parole is back behind bars after loitering in a Dunedin park.
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Baby’s broken ribs looked ‘inflicted’ sportsman’s trial told
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Baby’s broken ribs looked ‘inflicted’ sportsman’s trial told
A paediatrician says a baby’s fractured ribs, allegedly caused by a prominent sportsman, indicated an "inflicted injury".
Work to combat fever virus
Work to combat fever virus
Imagine bleeding from body openings such as the mouth, eyes or ears; losing your vision; and going into a coma. These are the most severe symptoms of Rift Valley fever (RVF).
Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages
Study shows children ‘saturated’ with harmful messages
Cameras worn by a group of 12-year-olds over a four-day period have shown children are exposed to unhealthy food, alcohol and gambling marketing 76 times every day — nearly 250% more than healthy...
Dressing for diplomacy
Dressing for diplomacy
When Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov showed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a new black suit, it included a small detail.
Uganda to take people who may not get US asylum
Uganda to take people who may not get US asylum
Uganda says it has entered an agreement with the US to take in nationals from third countries who may not get asylum in the US but don't want to return to their countries of origin.
Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle
Bill banning protest outside homes passes first hurdle
Legislation to make protesting outside someone's home an offence has passed its first reading at Parliament.
Alleged drink-driver dobs himself in after crashing car
Alleged drink-driver dobs himself in after crashing car
A Dunedin man who allegedly fled an early-morning crash left behind a telltale sign at the scene of the crime.
Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again
Former Dilworth housemaster denied parole again
Warning: Distressing content. Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson, in jail for sexually abusing several students, has been grilled on whether there are other victims he's yet to disclose.
Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings
Gang warrant in place after Levin shootings
Police believe those involved are from the same gang.
Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban
Henare 'mistaken': Labour won't repeal gang patch ban
Labour's deputy leader says Peeni Henare was "mistaken" when he told the audience at a by-election debate his party would repeal the gang patch ban.
Israel plans gradual, targeted operation in Gaza City
Israel plans gradual, targeted operation in Gaza City
Israel’s military has announced the first steps of an operation to take over Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists while the govt considered a new ceasefire proposal.
Father, son missing in NSW river crash
Father, son missing in river crash as flood threat builds in Australia
Police divers are searching for a father and son missing after their car crashed and ended up in a New South Wales river, as heavy rain creates dangerous conditions.
Nema explains issues with tsunami alerts to phones
Nema explains issues with tsunami alerts to phones
Nema has revealed what caused people to get multiple alerts to their phones - or no alerts at all - during the tsunami scare caused by the 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia last month.
Govt confirms replacements for ageing aircraft
Govt confirms replacements for ageing Defence Force aircraft
The government has revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on New Zealand's frigates.
Alcohol lobbyists’ tactics revealed
Alcohol lobbyists’ tactics revealed
Alcohol lobbyists pushed health officials not to raise taxes, curb supply or cut industry sponsorship of sport - despite those measures being endorsed by the WHO as among the most effective ways to reduce alcohol harm.
Dunedin raid nets big haul of drugs and cash
Dunedin raid nets big haul of drugs and cash
Police seized almost $200,000 in drugs and $67,000 in cash in raids on properties in Dunedin and Christchurch this week.
Whopping season for whales
Whopping season for whales
This year’s Kaikōura whale count has been hailed as the best yet.
One injured, traffic light bowled in central city crash
One injured, traffic light bowled in central city crash
A person was injured and a traffic light was knocked down in a two-vehicle crash in central Dunedin late this morning.