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People gather at a makeshift memorial at the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was...

In possible thaw, Trump and Walz talk after fatal shooting

President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said they had a productive discussion on immigration enforcement, in a possible sign that Trump might consider de-escalating a surge of agents who have killed two US citizens in the state.

Tauranga council warned of landslide risk areas 20 years ago

The huge slip at Mauao, Mount Maunganui last Thursday seen from the air. Photo: Screengrab / Amy...

Tauranga council warned of landslide risk areas 20 years ago

Geotech engineers told Tauranga City Council 20 years ago buildings shouldn't be allowed in the "runout" zones of potential landslides, unless they had specially constructed protection.

Deadly landslide site visited by council hours before: camper

A recovery crew working on the Mount Maunganui slip site yesterday. Photo: RNZ

Deadly landslide site visited by council hours before: camper

A camper has spoken about efforts to raise the alarm, including a call to police three hours before a deadly slip at Mount Maunganui.

Boost for NZ First and Labour in RNZ poll

The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll results, if replicated on polling day, would return the...

Boost for NZ First and Labour in RNZ poll

NZ First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ poll, recording its strongest result in the Reid Research series in more than eight years.

Woman found dead in Burnham, homicide probe launched

Woman found dead in Burnham, homicide probe launched

A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a Burnham property early this morning.

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Year of the Horse celebrations take shape

Dunedin City Council lanterns logistics manager Rebecca Rowe with the God of Fortune lantern that...

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Year of the Horse celebrations take shape

Preparations are under way to bring in the Year of the Horse with authentic Chinese lanterns in Dunedin.

Duty free cost NZ $96m tax revenue

Duty free cost NZ $96m tax revenue

Duty-free tobacco sales in NZ international airports means up to $96m of tax revenue has not made it to key parts of the country’s health system, including programmes aimed at reducing smoking, new research shows.

Cars banished in trial

Cars banished in trial

The closure of a 1.8km section of Dunedin’s Town Belt, between Queens Dr and Braid Rd, for three months began yesterday.

ORC alters survey format in quest for more responses

ORC alters survey format in quest for more responses

A $50,000 random ratepayer survey should help the Otago Regional Council focus on the public’s priorities, the chairwoman says.

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Vice-chancellor takes aim at ‘unsustainable’ funding model

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson is looking forward to a challenging year....

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Vice-chancellor takes aim at ‘unsustainable’ funding model

A radical shake-up of how universities are funded is desperately needed, the University of Otago vice-chancellor says.

Vigilante killer ready to live ‘a normal life’

Vigilante killer ready to live ‘a normal life’

An Invercargill man involved in a vigilante murder says he now wants to attend church and live "a normal life".

‘Beloved’ dog killed in Mosgiel house fire

A Mosgiel family's beloved dog Sumo who died in a house fire on Sunday. PHOTO: GIVEALITTLE

‘Beloved’ dog killed in Mosgiel house fire

A beloved family dog was killed in a large house fire that tore through a Mosgiel home on Sunday.

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‘Work family’ pays tribute to former mayor

Accepting a certificate recognising the service of former Dunedin mayor and sitting city...

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‘Work family’ pays tribute to former mayor

His big presence, talkativeness and ready smile were highlighted by his "work family" yesterday, and its members agreed: Jules Radich made an impression.

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Champ wasn’t expecting to win

Pro Civil excavator operator Damien Nagle was back on the job in Dunedin yesterday after winning...

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Champ wasn’t expecting to win

In basketball circles they say "white men can’t jump".

Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount

One of the mourners on Auckland's domain as many gathered to remember missing teen Sharon...

Tears shed in Auckland for teen missing at Mount Maunganui

Tearful mourners have gathered on Auckland's domain this evening to remember one of the teens missing after a landslide at Mt Maunganui.

Australia Day marked by rallies, anti-immigration protests

People take part in the Invasion Day protest march through Sydney on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Australia Day marked by rallies, anti-immigration protests

Thousands have marked Australia's national day by attending "Invasion Day" rallies in support of Indigenous Australians and calling for unity.

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines boat accident

Seafarers who survived the sinking of the cargo ship M/V Devon Bay return to Manila. Photo: Reuters

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines boat accident

The death toll from a ferry boat accident in the Southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with 316 people rescued, the Philippine Coast Guard said today as the search continued for...

Fire service warned of slip almost four hours before landslide

The fire service received a 111 call at 5.48am on Thursday from a person reporting a slip near...

Fire service warned of slip almost four hours before landslide

The fire service received a 111 call about a slip near the Mt Maunganui holiday park nearly four hours before a fatal landslide, it can be revealed.

Wanted man possibly in Dunedin

Police are seeking Roy Perkins. Photo: NZ Police

Wanted man possibly in Dunedin

A man wanted by police is believed to be in the Southern District, possibly in Dunedin.

Temps near 50C as extreme heat scorches southeast Australia

The heat is going on for Adelaide (pictured) and other parts of southern Australia this week....

Temps near 50C as extreme heat scorches southeast Australia

Record-breaking heat is set to scorch Australia's southeast, prompting urgent heatwave warnings for Australia Day.

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