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Hook hanging from helicopter smashed into ute

The incident took place during work on the track between Bethunes Gully and Mt Cargill. File photo

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Hook hanging from helicopter smashed into ute

A helicopter swinging a large hook into the side of ute has been blamed on a lack of "basic communication" between two prominent Dunedin companies.

Clubrooms given artistic makeover

Clubrooms given artistic makeover

Gisborne artist Kell Sunshine with her new mural at South Coast Board Riders Association clubrooms in St Clair yesterday.

2500 cases of Steinlager recalled over incorrect labelling

Steinlager Ultra Low Carb outer packaging (24 x 330ml). Photo: Supplied / MPI

2500 cases of Steinlager recalled over incorrect labelling

A batch of Steinlager beer is being recalled for having incorrect alcohol-free labels.

Couple can keep $40k of $230k find

Couple who found $230k in ceiling allowed to keep $40k

A Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in the ceiling of their home will be allowed to keep $40,000 of it.

Time for plain talk from NZ over Iran strikes

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran after Israeli and US strikes on Iran. Photo: Reuters

Global Insight: Time for plain talk from NZ over Iran strikes

New Zealand should speak plainly about the United States and Israel’s “flagrant violation of international law”, Professor Robert Patman says.

TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story

Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story

The Media and Broadcasting Minister has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the Police Minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story

Man now facing murder charge after woman's death

A 24-year-old man who previously faced lesser charges after a woman was found dead in a Kāpiti Coast house has now been charged with murder.

Govt seeks urgent updates as Middle East flights slowly resume

Dozens of flights have taken off from Dubai Airport as services resume. Photo: Reuters

Govt seeks urgent updates as Middle East flights slowly resume

The government is seeking “urgent updates’ from airlines in the UAE and Qatar to confirm when flights to New Zealand will restart.

Uni eyes 3000 students at Queenstown campus

Otago University eyes 3000 students at Queenstown campus

The University of Otago is offering two new qualifications in Queenstown as part of a long-term plan to build a campus supporting up to 3000 students in the resort.

Cuba charges six exiles with terrorism over speedboat attack

Six people have been charged with "crimes of terrorism" in connection with an incident last week in which Cuban forces killed four Cuban exiles aboard a speedboat.

Lunar eclipse March 2026

There was ample cloud cover at the start of the eclipse in Invercargill, but there were times when the moon obliged with a clear shot.

Man accused of trying to solicit teens

Middle-aged man accused of trying to solicit sexual favours from teens

The identity of a Christchurch man accused of trying to solicit sexual favours from three teenage girls will remain secret for now.

Young girl fourth Aussie to die on Japanese ski slopes this year

A young girl has become the fourth Australian to die at a Japanese ski resort this northern winter after a tragic snowmobile accident.

Luxon forced to correct another statement on Iran

Christopher Luxon making his statement in the House last night. Photo: Parliament TV

Luxon forced to correct another statement on Iran

The Greens say Christopher Luxon "snuck" into the House late at night to correct the record.

Vandervis walks out after refusing to apologise

Cr Lee Vandervis packs up his things before leaving. Looking on is Cr Brent Weatherall IMAGE:...

Vandervis walks out after refusing to apologise

Dunedin councillor Lee Vandervis has got up and left a city council meeting.

NZ's first open heart surgery patient dies

The first person to get open-heart surgery in New Zealand, Christchurch resident Helen Harris, has died aged 78.

Train trial to test demand for service

Train trial to test demand for service

A commuter rail service between Selwyn townships and Christchurch is being investigated by a community board, with planning under way for a one-off trial later this year.

Father of accused school shooter guilty of murder charge

Colin Gray at an earlier court hearing. He faces the possibility of more than 100 years in prison...

Father of accused school shooter guilty of murder charge

A man who gave his troubled son a rifle for Christmas that the boy allegedly later used to kill four people at a US high school has been convicted of second-degree murder in a rare legal case.

Kiwis in Middle East a 'difficult situation'

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

Kiwis in Middle East a 'difficult situation'

Thousands of stranded Kiwis in the Middle East add up to a "difficult" situation for the government, the Foreign Affairs Minister says.

Red light runner's lunch dash ends in cop crash

The aftermath of the collision nears Queens Garden yesterday. Photo: Craig Baxter

Red light runner's lunch dash ends in cop crash

A hungry driver ran a red light and crashed into an unmarked police car in his bid to get home for lunch.

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