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US allies 'not planning' to sent ships to Hormuz

President Donald Trump says US is talking to nations about securing the Strait of Hormuz, but allies Japan and Australia say they're not planning to send vessels to escort ships through the vital waterway.

Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title

Prime Minster Christopher Luxon in Apia. Photo: RNZ

Luxon moves on from 'miscommunication' over matai title

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title in Samoa behind him, saying it was a miscommunication.

Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out

Danny (left) and Roberto Jaz. Photo: Pool

Mama Hooch rapists' appeals thrown out

Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch's most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge.

Hollywood honours the unconventional

Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan won the Oscars for best actress and best actor. Photo: Reuters

Hollywood honours the unconventional

Darkly comic thriller One Battle After Another won best picture at the Academy Awards, leading a haul of six trophies on a night when Hollywood’s top honours went to unconventional fare.

Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report

Hipkins seeks advice over ex-wife's claims: report

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice about a series of unsubstantiated claims made by his ex-wife on social media, RNZ understands.

Killer twice ruled insane named

Killer twice ruled insane named

Warning: graphic details. A man who has twice been ruled insane after committing two separate killings can now be named.

Pair facing drug charges after searches

Drugs seized during search warrants. Photo: NZ Police

Pair facing drug charges after searches

Two people have been arrested on drugs charges after searches in Christchurch and Marlborough.

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Flight cuts a concern — mayor

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Flight cuts a concern — mayor

Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker says visitor numbers to Dunedin were on the up so Air New Zealand’s decision to reduce the number of flights into the city is extremely disappointing.

Resignation amid bullying, harrassment investigation

Kylie Reiri, pictured in 2017, quit as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency...

Resignation amid bullying, harrassment investigation

The Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency has resigned while under investigation in relation to allegations of bullying and harassment.

Police officer stole $68k after helping vulnerable pensioner

Police officer stole $68k after helping vulnerable pensioner

A police officer tasked with helping a vulnerable pensioner who had $14,000 stolen from her bank cards went on to steal a further $68,000 from her.

Man 'spat in the face' of officer during George St arrest

The man was arrested on George St. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

Man 'spat in the face' of officer during George St arrest

A young man who was headbutting windows and "yelling and lunging" at people along Dunedin’s main drag allegedly spat in a police officer’s face as he was being arrested.

WHO releases funds for Middle East health response

Smoke rises from a building hit in a bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, last week. Photo: Getty Images

WHO releases funds for Middle East health response

The WHO has released $3.4 million from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to support the health response in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria amidst the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Govt climate change plans go to court

Local Government Minister Simon Watts Photo: RNZ

Govt climate change plans go to court

A landmark legal case that argues the government's plan to tackle climate change is unlawful and risky will go ahead today.

US predicts quick end to war as Iran stands ground

US predicts quick end to war as Iran stands ground

US officials responding to economic uncertainty over high oil prices predicted on Sunday that the US-Israeli war on Iran would end within weeks and that a drop in energy costs would follow.

Dementia patient died after rest home assault

A 99-year-old dementia patient died after being assaulted in his rest home bedroom by another resident suffering from dementia, a coroner has found.

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Audience will be included in whodunnit

Starring in The Circus* of Lord Azure the Miraculous at this year’s Dunedin Fringe Festival are ...

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Audience will be included in whodunnit

An immersive murder mystery show at a historic Dunedin home will see one audience member framed for the shocking crime.

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Residents frustrated by lack of notification

Roadworks at the bottom of Glenross St, Kaikorai Valley. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Residents frustrated by lack of notification

Residents of a Dunedin street are frustrated at the lack of notification about an all-hour road closure that has been imposed at one end of their road.

Peak performance

Peak performance

Theo Nicholson tackles Mt Cargill in the 43rd edition of Three Peaks mountain race event overlooking Dunedin yesterday.

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‘Special’ to hold NZ team’s Games baton

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‘Special’ to hold NZ team’s Games baton

The Commonwealth Games King’s Baton has been presented at an event at the Dunedin Railway Station.

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Sports centre roof patch job this year

Basketball Otago general manager Jodi Brown eyes the roof of Dunedin’s Edgar Centre, which is...

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Sports centre roof patch job this year

A roof replacement for Dunedin’s Edgar Centre cannot come soon enough, say sports leaders staring down the barrel of another season hampered by leaks.

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