Three seriously hurt in Blanket Bay crash
Three patients have been transported to hospital in serious condition after a person was trapped in head-on crash in Dunedin this afternoon.
Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing about' in pain
Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing about' in pain
A woman in agony during the extraction of a wisdom tooth was ignored by the dentist as she “thrashed about” in pain.
Suspended top cop resigns
Suspended top cop resigns
Jevon McSkimming has been on leave for four months following his suspension in December, pending a criminal investigation.
'Bullsh***': Govt worker says sex tape was consensual
'Bullsh***': Govt worker says sex tape was consensual
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Warning: sexual content. A government employee accused of making a secret sex tape told police the allegation was "bullsh**" and had ruined his life.
Teen who died after Napier party named
Teen who died after Napier party named
The teenage boy who died after being stabbed at a Napier party at the weekend has been named as Kaea Karauria.
'Internal employment process' begins at Firearms Safety Authority
'Internal employment process' begins at Firearms Safety Authority
An "internal employment process" has started at Te Tari Pūreke Firearms Safety Authority, after concerns were raised by staff.
Trump plans to accept luxury plane from Qatar: report
Trump plans to accept luxury plane from Qatar: report
US President Donald Trump's administration reportedly intends to accept a plane as a gift from the Qatari royal family that would then be outfitted to serve him as Air Force One.
Mum calls police after son damages home
Mum calls police after son damages home
If you were not impressed with your Mother’s Day gift this year, spare a thought for this mum.
Light plane crash at Whangārei Airport
Light plane crash at Whangārei Airport
Emergency services have been called to Whangārei Airport following a light plane crash.
Speeding teen overtook officers while drunk: police
Speeding teen overtook officers while drunk: police
If you are drinking and driving, the best way to advertise the fact is to pass a police car at speed.
Pay equity: PM won't say if Women's Ministry consulted
Pay equity: PM won't say if Women's Ministry consulted
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is defending not holding a select committee process into pay equity legislation that passed last week under urgency, sparking immediate protest.
Vaccine rate puts NZ at risk of measles outbreak: expert
Vaccine rate puts NZ at risk of measles outbreak: expert
A health expert says New Zealand's immunisation rates are putting the country at risk of a measles outbreak.
Should NZDF follow US in military 'lethality' boost?
Should NZDF follow US in military 'lethality' boost?
By Phil Pennington of RNZThe Trump administration in the United States is cutting generals, while increasing spending to make its military more lethal.
Second review of firearms registry not needed: Mitchell
Second review of firearms registry not needed: Mitchell
The police minister says a second review of the firearms registry, called for by ACT, would not produce a different result.
Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'
Blood pressure awareness campaign highlights 'silent killer'
One in three New Zealanders over 30 have high blood pressure - but many of them do not even know it.
Dangerous refugees would lose residency under new law
Dangerous refugees would lose residency under new law
Refugees' residence visas will be cancelled if they pose a risk to national security, under government legislation introduced last month.
Fire at Dunedin restaurant property
Fire at Dunedin restaurant property
An investigator has visited the scene of a fire that broke out at a building housing a Dunedin restaurant.
Social media ban 'worth it' despite challenges: Malinauskas
Social media ban 'worth it' despite challenges: Malinauskas
The Australian Labor politician who sparked the country's social media ban has admitted young people will find a way around it, but argues curbing addiction in young people is more important.
An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’
An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’
A new MP with a new ministerial portfolio, James Meager is a man breaking new ground, political editor Mike Houlahan reports.
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More insect life may herald return of birds
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More insect life may herald return of birds
While the revamp of Dunedin’s George St may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it is proving very popular with the city’s wildlife.