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Hoping Gaza deal does not end in heartbreak

Rinad Tamimi, of Dunedin, is cautiously optimistic about a US-led peace deal between Israel and...

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Hoping Gaza deal does not end in heartbreak

A member of Dunedin’s Palestinian community says she is "hoping there won’t be another heartbreak" following the announcement of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.

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Road safety advocate sentenced over crash

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Road safety advocate sentenced over crash that wiped out motorway barrier

A Dunedin father and road safety advocate has been sentenced for crashing his car on a city motorway, wiping out 200m of the wire barrier.

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NZ citizenship ‘a big relief’

Celebrating their New Zealand citizenship are (from left) Shabree, Kailash and Jashmin Prasad....

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NZ citizenship ‘a big relief’

Jashmin Prasad and her family are looking forward to calling Dunedin home for life.

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Groper to be deported before end of sentence

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Groper to be deported before end of sentence

A man who groped a grossly intoxicated teenager in an Octagon bar will be deported before completing his punishment for the crime.

Wild celebrations as ceasefire announced

Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages broke into wild celebrations today after news of a pact between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza and return home all the Israeli hostages.

Whakaari eruption survivor recalls horror

Whakaari White Island eruption as seen from tourist boat. Photo: Supplied / Lillani Hopkins via RNZ

Whakaari eruption survivor recalls horror

A video recording of a survivor's harrowing account of the Whakaari White Island disaster has been played in a coroner's court.

Teacher accused of sexually abusing boy

A teacher accused of sexually abusing a boy claims it was he who had made sexual advances on her and she had shut it down.

Govt to give police back information-collecting rights

Mark Mitchell quoted the NZ First coalition agreement when he wrote to Sport NZ in July. Photo:...

Govt to give police back information-collecting rights

The government says it is moving to give police back the rights to collect intelligence undermined by recent court rulings.

Multiple people seriously injured in five-car crash

A five-vehicle crash has left multiple people seriously injured south of Ashburton this afternoon.

'Substantial progress' in Christchurch sudden death investigation

Police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a man at a Christchurch residential home in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Govt should have been alerted to allegations sooner: review

Michael Forbes. Photo: LinkedIn/supplied

Govt should have been alerted to allegations sooner: review

The review prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has found that the police should have alerted the government earlier under the "no surprises" convention.

Flight lands back at Christchurch Airport after bird strike

Flight lands back at Christchurch Airport after bird strike

A Fiji Airways flight that sparked an emergency callout has finally landed after circling in the air for two hours above Canterbury.

Body found off Christchurch coastline

The body was discovered on Thursday in the Whitewash Head area. Photo: File image

Body found off Christchurch coastline

A police investigation has been launched after a body was found near Scarborough on Thursday. However, police say it is not believed to be missing Christchurch teenager Marley.

Watch: Crumpled caravan dragged around city

Crumpled caravan dragged around Christchurch

A motorist has been caught on camera dragging a badly damaged, crumpled caravan around the streets of Christchurch.

New treatment for endometriosis now available in NZ

Endometriosis affects about one in 10 women in New Zealand. Photo: Getty

New treatment for endometriosis now available in NZ

A new treatment for endometriosis is now available in New Zealand but it will set you back about $250 for a month's supply.

Former UFC fighter gunned down in Sydney

Mixed martial artists are paying tribute to a former UFC fighter shot dead in Sydney in what police are treating as a targeted attack.

Two hurt as car crashes down bank

Two people were helped out of the vehicle by firefighters. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Two hurt as car crashes down bank

Two people were injured and had to be helped from their vehicle after crashing down a bank in Allanton.

Tom Phillips' parents sorry for 'trouble' caused

The parents of Tom Phillips have made a public apology for the "trouble" caused by their son during nearly four years on the run with his three young children.

First phase of Gaza peace deal reached: Trump

President Donald Trump says he may go to the Middle East soon. Photo: Reuters

First phase of Gaza peace deal reached: Trump

Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of the Gaza peace deal, allowing for the release of all Israeli hostages, US President Donald Trump says.

'Do I look sick?': Dolly calms health fears

Country singer Dolly Parton has reassured fans about her health, after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death.

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