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Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz

Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters

Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz

Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz.

Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea

Gerard Rushton and his wife Claire hold a picture of their daughter, Courtenay, who died of...

Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea

A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit students in Dunedin, and a deadly UK outbreak grows.

Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in Melbourne

Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in front of their kids in Melbourne

A jealous New Zealand man who stabbed his wife to death in front of their children in Melbourne could be out of jail in 16 years.

$10k for dinner with Luxon

Anyone with a spare $10,000 can buy a chance to eat dinner with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Christchurch Town Hall next month.

Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures

Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.

Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city

Christchurch residents say the city is heading in the right direction after a regional economic report found Canterbury is outperforming the rest of the NZ in nearly every measure.

End-of-summer afternoon

My neighbour Else Besuijen listening to the birds at Ladies Beach, Yellowhead, Otago Harbour.

End-of-summer afternoon

Ladies Beach on the outer north-facing side of the Yellowhead Peninsula, Otago Harbour, at 2pm on Sunday March 22.

Watch: Ong speaks after refusing to resign

Cr Benedict Ong reads from 'The Trial' by Franz Kafka at the council meeting this morning. Photo:...

Ong rejects call to resign as councillor

Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong says he is going nowhere after being asked to consider resigning by 10 of his fellow councillors.

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Effects being felt of rising fuel costs

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Effects being felt of rising fuel costs

Rising petrol prices are pushing people in the South already struggling with the cost of living close to the brink.

US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East

A woman stands among the ruins of her family home, which was destroyed by an Israeli strike, amid...

US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East

The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of soldiers to the Middle East adding to a massive US military buildup even as President Donald Trump talks about a possible deal with Tehran.

Fuel prices keep drivers off roads

Fuel prices keep drivers off roads

Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres.

Crash slows Dunedin motorway to a crawl

Traffic backed up on the motorway. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Crash slows Dunedin motorway to a crawl

A nose-to-tail crash gummed up the southern motorway traffic into Dunedin and slowed traffic to a crawl this morning.

North Island to be hammered by storm

There are a number of red and orange level weather warnings out for the top of the North Island...

North Island to be hammered by storm

Up to 320mm of rain could fall in Northland in 48 hours from 4pm this afternoon, MetService is warning.

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Oil rigs off Otago coast long shot as applications open

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Oil rigs off Otago coast long shot as applications open

Oil rigs off the Otago coast appear a long way off and a long shot, despite parties being asked to apply for prospecting permits for the Canterbury Basin.

Columba College board accused of bullying

Columba College board accused of bullying

Staff at Dunedin's Columba College complained to education officials multiple times accusing the school's board of bullying and interfering in the running of the school.