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78 quarantined over Auckland measles case

78 quarantined over Auckland measles case

Hundreds of close contacts of the measles case in Auckland have been contacted by HNZ over the past week, in an attempt to contain the risk of the virus spreading in the city.

NZ man arrested over $450m crypto scam

The group is alleged to have stolen about $450m worth of cryptocurrency. Photo: Getty Images

NZ man arrested over $450m crypto scam

A Wellington man has been arrested as part of an FBI investigation into an organised criminal group which is alleged to have stolen cryptocurrency valued at $450 million.

Govt to run national interest test on Pandemic Treaty

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

Govt to run national interest test on Pandemic Treaty

The government will run a full national interest test on a draft Pandemic Treaty negotiated by the World Health Organization before deciding whether to sign up to it.

'Shame!': Peters greeted with protest at Hillside

'Shame!': Peters greeted with protest at Hillside

Protesters greeted Winston Peters with cries of '"shame" at Dunedin's Hillside Workshops and swarmed his vehicle as he left.

South set to skip worst of wild weekend weather

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

South set to skip worst of wild weekend weather

Wild weather is forecast to clobber much of the South Island over the weekend but Otago and Southland look set to miss the worst of it.

New homes only for buyers over 45

A completed show home in the Elmbridge Mews subdivision near Prestons Park. Photo: Supplied

New Christchurch homes only for buyers over 45

Two dozen new-build homes have hit Christchurch’s property market, but young first-time buyers should stay clear.

Teen girl kicked in head in Dunedin park assault

The attack happened at Bathgate Park in South Dunedin. Photo: ODT Files

Teen girl kicked in head in Dunedin park assault

A 14-year-old girl allegedly punched and kicked another teenage girl in the head at a South Dunedin park before being dragged off by a member of the public.

Secret marriage behind $2m fraud

Secret marriage helped couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m

Neha Sharma appeared to be an honest, hard-working Christchurch property manager at Oranga Tamariki. Until she and her husband conned the Government agency out of more than $2 million.

Fleeing driver hits 180kmh on southern motorway

Fleeing driver hits 180kmh on southern motorway

A Dunedin driver who fled from officers at speeds of about 180kmh on the southern motorway can expect a visit from police today.

'Massive clean-up' after Canterbury hay bale blaze

Two fire crews stayed overnight to monitor the site of a major hay bale blaze near Ashburton.

Govt announces half-billion-dollar boost for film industry

Nicola Willis at Stone Street Studios in Wellington. Photo: RNZ

Govt announces half-billion-dollar boost for film industry

The government is playing catch-up with other countries that provide more generous film production incentives by announcing more than half a billion dollars for the sector.

Government opens wallet for Mosgiel inland port

Days after Calder Stewart unveiled plans for a "$3 billion" inland port in South Otago, the government has stumped up $8 million for the rival project in Mosgiel.

Pharmacist sold stolen medication on Trade Me

Pharmacist sold stolen medication for $126k on Trade Me

A pharmacist made around $126,000 after he stole medication from his work and sold it on Trade Me for four years.

Teen gives back to chopper after rescue

After being saved by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, teenager Riley Abbott raised $3500 for the...

Teen gives back to chopper after rescue

A Christchurch high school student has defied the odds after a devastating crash - and now he’s giving back to the air rescue crew who saved him.

Warning of higher blackout risk next winter

There is a clear consensus that our electricity is overpriced. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Warning of higher blackout risk next winter

Transpower is warning of higher risks of electricity outages starting in winter 2026.

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Opinions split on inland port sites

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Opinions split on inland port sites

An inland port in Mosgiel would overwhelm the suburb’s roads and fail to accommodate the demand from industry attracted to the area, a city councillor says.

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Can't see the forest for the giant, yellow tentacles-like trees

Dunedin Public Art Gallery technical specialist Jen Boland in among the forest of yellow...

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Can't see the forest for the giant, yellow tentacles-like trees

A forest of large, yellow tentacles is taking over Dunedin — be prepared.

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Violent rapist freed 3 years early from prison

Nyal Heke was last month released to a supported-accommodation provider in Christchurch. PHOTO:...

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Violent rapist freed 3 years early from prison

A rapist whose jailhouse beating led to another prisoner’s death has been paroled with nearly three years remaining on his sentence.

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Decline in cruise ships ‘disappointing’

Port Otago sustainability and cruise ship manager Carolyn Bennett. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Decline in cruise ships ‘disappointing’

Cruise ship advocates have been taking their case to the government after reports of another quiet season looming.

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‘No apology, no sorry, no nothing’

Lawrence couple Geraint Lewis and Rosana Gunton outside their half-finished dream home. PHOTO:...

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‘No apology, no sorry, no nothing’

A couple's dream home project has turned into a nightmare after their builder downed tools then sent sent a brief email to say his business had been put into liquidation.

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