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New Zealanders in Iran 'should leave now': Govt

Protesters gather amid evolving anti-government unrest in Tehran, Iran. Photo: Screengrab/Reuters

New Zealanders in Iran 'should leave now': Govt

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has expressed grave concern at reports protesters have been killed in Iran, while the government is urging any NZers still there to leave now.

Pedestrian run down, cop car rammed in Nelson

Pedestrian run down, cop car rammed in Nelson

A 36-year-old man is due to appear in court after allegedly running down and assaulting a pedestrian in Nelson.

'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearms

Some of the illegal guns found during Operation Black Onyx, a police operation that took place...

'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearms

In 2022, only two 3D-printed firearms were seized by police. Fast-forward three years to 2025 and the count, as of December, was 87.

Second health provider hit by cyber attack

A Dunedin man allegedly never delivered a laptop he sold on Facebook marketplace. Photo: Getty...

Second health provider hit by cyber attack

A leading private provider doing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment took six months to notify some patients or the public of a major cyber attack on its systems.

Meta slams Australia's social media ban as it blocks child accounts

More than half a million accounts have been wiped from Facebook, Instagram and Threads since Australia's under-16s were banned from social media in December.

Canadian man sentenced for child abuse images

A Canadian man caught with child abuse images and videos has been sentenced in the Christchurch District Court before being deported.

Man arrested as girlfriend underwent breath test

'Yelling and screaming': Dunedin man arrested as girlfriend underwent breath test

A young Dunedin man began "yelling and screaming" and allegedly hurled abuse at police after his girlfriend was pulled over for drink driving.

Pizza delivery vehicle crashes after running out of gas

Pizza delivery vehicle crashes after running out of gas

A Dunedin pizza delivery driver took an unexpected detour after her vehicle ran out of gas midway up a steep street and rolled away into a lamp post.

Firefighter flown to hospital

Firefighter airlifted to hospital after battling Canterbury blaze

A firefighter was flown to hospital after a blaze in North Canterbury in searing temperatures.

Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police

A man is led away by police after an incident in Andersons Bay Rd on Sunday. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Unconscious trio found 'intoxicated' with drug paraphernalia: police

Two adults and a teenager reported unconscious in a car at a South Dunedin fast-food carpark were allegedly found intoxicated and with drug paraphernalia, police say.

Over 1000 Kyiv apartments left without power after Russian attack

A resident stands on a balcony of his apartment, damaged during Russian drone strike, amid Russia...

Over 1000 Kyiv apartments left without power after Russian attack

More than 1000 apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv are still without heating following a devastating Russian attack early on Friday (local time), local authorities said on Sunday.

More than 50 Air NZ flights cancelled by high winds in Wellington

Dozens of flights were cancelled due to high winds in the capital. Photo: Getty Images

More than 50 Air NZ flights cancelled by high winds in Wellington

Passengers on more than 50 Air New Zealand flights cancelled by high winds in the capital on Sunday are now being rebooked.

More than 500 dead in Iran protests

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in...

More than 500 dead in Iran protests

Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group has said, as Tehran threatened to target US military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on...

Slavemaster to be sentenced

Slavemaster to be sentenced

Moeaia Tuai will be sentenced next month for enslaving a young woman who he forced to work and sexually abused.

Evacuations as blaze hits in Hawke's Bay

A fire in Hawke's Bay, January 2026. Photo: Hawke's Bay - Fire and Emergency via RNZ

Evacuations as blaze hits in Hawke's Bay

Campers and hikers have been asked to evacuate the Boundary Stream Camp and Bell Rock Scenic Reserve in Hawke's Bay because of a large fire.

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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

Police arrest wanted man Caleb Lynn in Kaikorai Valley on Saturday afternoon. Nine cars with...

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City-wide armed manhunt ends in arrests

Jason Allan got two surprise calls from the police this week.

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Present inspires winning moment

Fairfield resident Nevin Davie holds his winning photo and the real-life subject, his son Leon...

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Present inspires winning moment

A Dunedin 2-year-old’s bubble gun he got for Christmas provided endless fun for the toddler and helped his father win first place in an annual summer photo contest.

Warning over online sales platforms after scam

A Dunedin woman scammed out of $2000 when attempting to sell a phone is warning others about the dangers of online marketplaces.

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Students mark coming of age, home-style

Japanese exchange students (from left) Miyako Nakagawa, Sayako Uchiyawa, Anela Kurosawa, Mai...

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Students mark coming of age, home-style

There is roughly 10,000km of ocean separating Japan and Dunedin, but the distance did not stop University of Otago exchange students from marking their coming of age in traditional style.

International partnership boost for brain research

Louise Parr-Brownlie. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT HOUSE

International partnership boost for brain research

The strength of brain research in New Zealand, and at the University of Otago in particular, will be highlighted thanks to an international partnership with a global mission.

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