At least 24 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
At least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire near a food distribution site in the southern Gaza Strip, local health authorities say.
National, Labour lose ground in latest poll
National, Labour lose ground in latest poll
The coalition could hold on to power, while National, Labour and ACT all lose support in the latest 1News-Verian poll shows.
Climate scientists decry govt's approach to methane
Climate scientists decry govt's approach to methane
The prime minister has dismissed international climate scientists as "worthies" for criticising the government's approach to methane.
Mushroom cook breaks down in court
Mushroom cook breaks down in court
An Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband's elderly relatives with a meal laced with poisonous mushrooms wept as she was questioned over expletive-laden messages about the victims.
Aurora from Blueskin Bay
Aurora from Blueskin Bay
Looking through over Blueskin Bay towards Waitati.
Thousands of people and pets sign petition to ban fireworks
Thousands of people and pets sign petition to ban fireworks
More 90,000 humans - and tens of thousands of animals - have signed a petition in support of a ban on the public sale of fireworks.
Dunedin to get winter flights boost
Dunedin to get winter flights boost
Air New Zealand is using bigger planes to boost seat numbers between Dunedin and Auckland - for a limited time.
Driver more than five times the limit on SH1
Driver more than five times the limit on SH1
Police are frustrated after extremely high breath alcohol levels were recorded by Otago drivers over the long weekend.
Retail rage: Man slapped with shoe in Dunedin mall assault
Retail rage: Man slapped with shoe in Dunedin mall assault
A man who assaulted a stranger in the middle of a busy Dunedin mall missed every punch he threw so resorted to a shoe, police say.
Teen who nicked parents' car calls mum after crashing
Teen who nicked parents' car calls mum after crashing
A young teenager who nicked his parents' car for a joyride around Allanton soon found himself ringing mum and dad after getting the car stuck in a hedge.
'I was frustrated': Bishop explains music award comments
'I was frustrated': Bishop explains music award comments
Senior government Minister Chris Bishop says he was frustrated by the politicisation of Stan Walker's performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards, when he said "what a load of crap".
Victim's miraculous escape as arrow misses vital organs
Victim's miraculous escape as arrow misses vital organs
A dispute over a stolen motorbike led to one Dunedin man shooting another with a high-powered crossbow, a court has heard.
Missing South Dunedin man found
Missing South Dunedin man found
A South Dunedin man missing since yesterday afternoon has been found.
Diner knocked down in St Clair hit and run
Diner knocked down in St Clair hit and run
A man out for a meal with friends in St Clair was run over by a stranger after a confrontation escalated.
Media fight injunction on McSkimming inquiry details
Media fight injunction on McSkimming inquiry details
The High Court is set to hear arguments about whether media should be allowed to report the nature of allegedly objectionable material found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer.
Body found beside burnt-out car
Body found beside burnt-out car
A witness to a fatal car fire near a beach in Auckland says there was an overpowering smell of fuel in the area moments before an explosion.
Nobody charged over violent death of four-year-old
Nobody charged over violent death of four-year-old
Four-year-old Ashton Cresswell was a tiny, vulnerable child who died from "shameful" violence and neglect but nobody was charged with causing his death.
Concern unis will be weakened by focus on science
Concern unis will be weakened by focus on science
Next year's funding boost for science courses and other associated subjects won't drive up enrolments in those fields, universities warn.
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
Aurora in Mosgiel and Dunedin
I went chasing the Aurora along the coastline where it was very strong and visible to the naked eye as it danced. As well as later on in Mosgiel when it peaked again and was spectacular. Seeing...
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Snowfall warnings are in place for alpine roads in Canterbury, Otago and Southland as a wintry blast sees temperatures fall this week.