Govt unveils new rating system for schools
The Education Review Office is introducing a colour-coded, four-point scale for rating schools' performance.
Weapon sighting puts schools in lockdown
Weapon sighting puts schools in lockdown
Two Tauranga schools were put in lockdown this morning after a person was seen with a weapon.
Dramatic spike in copper thefts sparks reward
Dramatic spike in copper thefts sparks reward
A Canterbury lines company is offering a $5000 reward to anyone who reports "significant" information about the tampering or theft of copper earthing wires from power poles.
Dreams come true for Otago marching teams at NZ champs
Dreams come true for Otago marching teams at NZ champs
The Marching New Zealand marching championships was held in Porirua on the 13th and 14th of March.
Limehills students shine at AgriKids competition
Limehills students shine at AgriKids competition
Students from Limehills School delivered an impressive performance at the Young Farmers AgriKids competition held in Gore on Saturday, 7th February, with both school teams advancing to the final...
Trump furious as allies reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
Trump furious as allies reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
Several US allies have rebuffed Donald Trump's call to send warships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the US president, who accused Western partners of ingratitude.
Teen busted for drunken Paddy's Day moped jaunt
Teen busted for drunken Paddy's Day moped jaunt
A Dunedin teenager has landed himself a date in court after allegedly taking a passenger for a drunken ride on a moped.
Two brutal killings decades apart: How the mental system failed
Two brutal killings decades apart: How the mental system failed
Leslie Parr was spiralling. It had been 27 years since he'd killed his ex-partner and his mental health was rapidly declining.
Paddy's Day revellers behaving but 'at least 16 hours' of drinking left
Paddy's Day revellers behaving but 'at least 16 hours' of drinking left
Police are reporting St Patrick’s celebrations in Dunedin’s student quarter are "so far, so good".
Man badly hurt in Christchurch petrol station fire
Man badly hurt in Christchurch petrol station fire
A man has been seriously injured after a fire at a Christchurch petrol station yesterday.
Israel continues to push into southern Lebanon
Israel continues to push into southern Lebanon
Israel has warned that displaced Lebanese driven from their homes by its military campaign would not be able to return until the safety of Israelis living near the border was ensured, as Israeli troops pushed into new parts of southern Lebanon.
Van, driver winched to safety after 'teetering' over 15m bank
Van, driver winched to safety after 'teetering' over 15m bank
A Dunedin driver found inside a van "teetering" over the edge of a steep bank was reluctant to take their foot off the brake for fear of it toppling over.
Cuba's national grid collapses amid US oil blockade
Cuba's national grid collapses amid US oil blockade
Cuba's national electric grid has collapsed leaving around 10 million people without power amid a US-imposed oil blockade that has crippled the island's already obsolete generation system.
'Bandaid': Govt announces winter health funding boost
'Bandaid': Govt announces winter health funding boost
The government has announced that hospitals will get hundreds more staff and extra beds as the health system prepares for winter pressure.
Sex trial halted after jury questions underwear, sexual history
Sex trial halted after jury questions underwear, sexual history
What began as a routine trial quickly veered off course as jurors appeared to fixate on the complainant, her underwear choice and her sexual history.
Report shows 'extreme risk' in rapid changes to Health NZ
Report shows 'extreme risk' in rapid changes to Health NZ
Papers show that Health New Zealand faces the "extreme risk" of not having enough of the workers it needs to push through the government's order to decentralise rapidly.
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Night 'n Day's NEV dairy plan hits opposition
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Night 'n Day's NEV dairy plan hits opposition
Nearby businesses have lodged their opposition against ‘‘unreasonable and unfair’’ parking changes for a new North Dunedin dairy.
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Police out from 5am on St Patrick’s Day
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Police out from 5am on St Patrick’s Day
After four couches were set alight before dawn on St Patrick’s Day last year, police will be on patrol from as early as 5am today to counter this year’s expected madness.
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Budget secrecy claims ‘mischievous’
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Budget secrecy claims ‘mischievous’
Claims about secrecy around Dunedin City Council budgets have been labelled mischievous and ignorant, but the council now faces a call to publicly disclose 30 items of potential cost savings.
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Wine, sleep key to ‘a long life’
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Wine, sleep key to ‘a long life’
While you can argue sex, drugs and alcohol are the key to a happy life, Rosa Marshall says sleep, prescription medicines and lots of good wine are the key to ‘‘a long life’’.