‘Stop this madness’: Crackdown on illegal dirt bikers
Rotorua police are planning a crackdown on illegal dirt bike riders, with a senior officer warning it may only a matter of time before someone is killed in the city.
Latest poll good news for Peters and party
Latest poll good news for Peters and party
Coalition parties are reasserting their lead, driven by a surge in support for NZ First - now the third most popular party, the latest poll shows.
Global Insight: What mysterious death may mean for Putin and NZ
Global Insight: What mysterious death may mean for Putin and NZ
The unexpected death of Vladimir Putin’s former transport minister marks a fork in the road for Russia - one that also impacts NZ, Prof Robert Patman says.
Fire near Marseille 'under control'
Fire near Marseille 'under control'
A wildfire that reached the outskirts of France's second-biggest city of Marseille is under control but not over, officials say, but warn it could flare up again.
Ardern to give evidence to Covid inquiry
Ardern to give evidence to Covid inquiry
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern will provide evidence to the Royal Commission investigating NZ's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Gifted' young jockey killed in dirtbike crash
'Gifted' young jockey killed in dirtbike crash
A young jockey has been named as the victim of a serious dirtbike crash in Hamilton.
Drunk senior lawyer grabbed colleague's genitals at party
Drunk senior lawyer grabbed colleague's genitals at party
A senior lawyer at a big law firm who grabbed a junior colleague’s penis at a Christmas party and made other lewd comments about people he worked with has been suspended for 15 months.
14yo girl lashes out at cops in Dunedin mall
14yo girl lashes out at cops in Dunedin mall
A day at the mall with some friends took a turn for a Dunedin teenager when she ‘‘caused a ruckus’’ and allegedly assaulted two police officers.
Grinch finally pinched for Christmas Day burglary
Grinch finally pinched for Christmas Day burglary
The Grinch of Grange St has finally been apprehended months after she dampened festive spirits by allegedly burgling a Dunedin home on Christmas Day.
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' with Africa
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' with Africa
US President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations that he was shifting the US approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for Africa...
NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'
NZ woman killed by elephant 'dearly loved'
The woman killed by an elephant in Zambia has been remembered as a cheerful and compassionate person "dearly loved" by her family in Queenstown.
Posts removed after Musk chatbot Grok praises Hitler
Posts removed after Musk chatbot Grok praises Hitler
Social media posts on the X account of the Grok chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI were removed after complaints it produced content with antisemitic tropes and praise for Adolf Hitler.
State of emergency declared in Nelson Tasman
State of emergency declared in Nelson Tasman
Updated 6.35 pm
A state of emergency has been declared in the flood-damaged Tasman Nelson as the region braces for more severe weather.
Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
Outcry over 'morally bankrupt' call to end government flood buyouts
Phasing out government assistance for climate adaptation and property buy-outs would be "morally bankrupt", a climate policy expert say
'You're making me out to be a f...ing monster': Murder accused to cops
'You're making me out to be a f...ing monster': Murder accused to cops
A high court jury has seen footage of murder-accused Julia DeLuney's video interview with police the day after her mother's death, where her story is first put under the microscope.
Young man charged with murder after shooting in Hamilton home
Young man charged with murder after shooting in Hamilton home
A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after a shooting and carjacking in Hamilton.
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HIV fears as needle exchange to close
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HIV fears as needle exchange to close
The impending closure of the Dunedin-run needle-exchange service could lead to a rise in HIV cases throughout the city, advocates fear.
‘Not welcome here’: dozens protest Seymour visit
‘Not welcome here’: dozens protest Seymour visit
About 100 demonstrators chanted outside a central Dunedin hotel where Acting Prime Minister David Seymour hosted a public meeting last night.
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No risk of interference: mayor
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No risk of interference: mayor
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is confident the council faces no risk of foreign interference through its sister-city relationships, as the government moves to crack down on national security threats.
Nose-to-tail crash
Nose-to-tail crash
Two cars were towed after a nose-to-tail crash involving three cars on State Highway 1 (Great King St) outside Tūhura Otago Museum about 11.50pm yesterday.