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New child poverty figures 'unacceptable': commissioner

New child poverty figures 'unacceptable': commissioner

The lack of progress in reducing child poverty in New Zealand is both "hugely disappointing" and "unacceptable", the Children's Commissioner says.

Gates 'took responsibility for actions' over Epstein links: foundation

According to the Wall Street Journal, Bill Gates told staff that it was a huge mistake to spend...

Gates 'took responsibility for actions' over Epstein links: foundation

Bill Gates "took responsibility for his actions" over ties to late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, a spokesperson says.

$70k of drugs sniffed out after speedster stopped

Some of the illicit substances found during the search. Photo: Police

$70k of drugs sniffed out after speedster stopped

A police officer who pulled over a speeding motorist on his way to Dunedin found $70,000 worth of drugs - including MDMA, LSD and ketamine - in the car, police say.

'Get woke, go broke': Seymour calls for govt to sell Air NZ shares

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

'Get woke, go broke': Seymour calls for govt to sell Air NZ shares

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss.

'It's diabolical': Southern hospital 99% full

Christchurch Hospital's bed occupancy reached 99% at one point on Wednesday. Photo: Geoff Sloan

'It's diabolical': Southern hospital 99% full

The Nurses' Organisation says Christchurch Hospital is reaching capacity, with some elective surgeries cancelled on Wednesday.

New Zealanders urged to leave Iran

NZ First leader Winston Peters: "The public service exists to serve New Zealanders - not to be a...

New Zealanders urged to leave Iran

The Foreign Minister is warning New Zealanders to get out of Iran, adding the advice to not travel there has been long-standing.

Cuba says four people shot dead on US speedboat

Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol.

Disgraced GP trespassed from top college

Former GP Rhys Cullen had been tutoring students at Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland,...

Disgraced GP trespassed from top college

A struck-off doctor turned tutor for students at a top college was trespassed from the school after leaving staff feeling “bullied, threatened and harassed” by him.

'Ridiculous': Council cops flak over toilet upgrade at lake

The two flush toilets at Lake Heron will be replaced with dry-vault toilets. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'Ridiculous': Council cops flak over toilet upgrade at lake

A $208,000 revamp of the public toilet block at Canterbury's Lake Heron will see the three flush loos and urinal upgraded to two unisex dry vault toilets.

Pair charged after grandfather kidnapped and killed

Two men have been charged over the kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather after his remains were found in New South Wales bushland.

Shot fired during arrest of high-risk offender

A police officer stands by a vehicle at the Z service station in Kaikorai Valley Rd last night....

Shot fired during arrest of high-risk offender

A police officer fired a shot at a "high-risk offender" who they say was driving a vehicle towards a patrol car at a Dunedin service station yesterday evening.

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Plenty of heart in triathlon effort

Mosgiel brothers Asher (left) and Ali Wilkinson are ready to rip into Sunday’s Weet-Bix Kids...

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Plenty of heart in triathlon effort

After Ali Wilkinson’s heart surgery at just 2 years old, his parents were told he would never be an athlete.

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More uni staff cuts possible

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More uni staff cuts possible

Further job losses could be on the cards as the University of Otago fights to find $16 million in permanent savings this year.

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'Fish and chips': Dealer used food code for orders

Police recovered a significant quantity of cannabis in executing Operation Vintage. Photos: NZ...

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'Fish and chips': Drug dealer used culinary code for orders

A look at Alan Macdonald’s cellphone message log portrayed him as a fishmonger with a thriving side business in salad.

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Dunedin sex offender duped young girls into sending feet videos

Raumati Hanning was jailed for three years for conning children into sending him videos to...

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Dunedin sex offender duped young girls into sending feet videos

A Dunedin sex criminal who tricked young girls into sending videos of their feet will remain behind bars to complete rehabilitation.

Driver inattention blamed for Taieri crash which blocked highway

Driver inattention blamed for Taieri crash which blocked highway

An elderly driver who ploughed into a line of stopped traffic caused a lane of the highway near Mosgiel to be blocked.

Medical event delays train

Medical event delays train

The Tranz Alpine train was delayed over two hours on Tuesday after a passenger suffered a medical emergency.

Lotto 2563

Lotto 2563

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

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Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent

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Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent

The Otago Regional Council has backed a nil rate increase in its annual draft plan but changes around resource management may have the final financial say.

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Relax quake rating: councillors

Dunedin city councillor Russell Lund says the city’s heritage buildings, such as Category 1...

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Relax quake rating: councillors

A call for the government to relax earthquake standards for Dunedin’s heritage buildings has been backed by six councillors.

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