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Simeon Brown promises 'downward pressure' on power bills

Simoen Brown making the announcement. Photo: RNZ

Simeon Brown promises 'downward pressure' on power bills

The minister of energy says the government's scrapping a planned power bill levy because he made the call that households should not have to pay to secure the country's electricity supply.

Top African referee denied entry to US for World Cup

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, pictured during the U20 World Cup in Chile last year. Photo: Getty Images

Top African referee denied entry to US for World Cup

The United States denied entry over the weekend to soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.

Shoplifter with sweet tooth 'stole $3000 worth of chocolate'

Shoplifter with sweet tooth 'stole $3000 worth of chocolate'

A thief with a sweet tooth has been charged with stealing hundreds of bars of chocolate worth thousands of dollars.

Wellington state of emergency lifted

Massive waves and churning surf at Wellington's Island Bay today. Photo: RNZ

Wellington state of emergency lifted

A state of emergency for parts of Wellington has been lifted and people evacuated from their seafront homes can return "very soon", the city's mayor says.

Dunedin man accused of murdering 'all around good bugger' keeps identity secret

Police at the scene of the death in Anderson's Bay. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Dunedin man accused of murdering 'all around good bugger' keeps identity secret

A Dunedin man charged with murder has appeared in court this morning and will be assessed by mental-health professionals while his identity remains under wraps.

Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups hamper response

Red Cross workers wearing personal protective equipment walk in a formation as they disinfect the...

Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups hamper response

The Democratic Republic of Congo says confirmed Ebola deaths have climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups is continuing to hinder the response in the hardest-hit province.

Mother-of-five named as Christchurch crash victim

Mother-of-five named as Christchurch crash victim

A mother-of-five who died in a single-car crash in Christchurch has been named by police.

Iran and Israel pause strikes as Trump Netanyahu tensions grow

An ultra-orthodox Jewish man near part of a missile protruding from the ground, following strikes...

Iran and Israel pause strikes as Trump Netanyahu tensions grow

Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after an appeal from US President Donald Trump that they immediately "stop shooting".

Uni's sexual assault investigation leaves academic 'sick to the stomach'

Jonathan Sperry was a professor of chemistry at Auckland University. Photo: Supplied

Uni's sexual assault investigation leaves academic 'sick to the stomach'

An investigation into sexual assault, bullying and harassment claims against a university professor left a colleague "sick to the stomach" over the alleged inadequacy of the process.

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Brooking rises in Labour’s list rankings

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Brooking rises in Labour’s list rankings

Labour’s hierarchy has cast a vote in favour of its Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking, giving her a substantial promotion on its party list.

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Couple clash with council over container

Port Chalmers couple Matthew Robertson, 76, and Fiona Shaw, 67, say they are reaching breaking...

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Couple clash with council over container

A Port Chalmers couple say they are exhausted by a ‘‘gruelling’’ battle with the city council over their berm-based container.

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Dunedin businessman claims rape allegations false

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Dunedin businessman claims rape allegations false

A Dunedin businessman who has held shares in Scott’s Auto Sales and the Dunedin Casino denies multiple rape allegations against him.

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Lack of evidence ends penguin inquiry

One of the penguin corpses found in a Long Beach cave in April. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Lack of evidence ends penguin inquiry

Doc staff have closed their investigation into the deaths of little blue penguins, believed to have been killed by a dog at Long Beach due to lack of evidence.

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Simulated supermarkets to help youth

Denderah Gould restocks a shelf at the Idea Services Mini Woolies supermarket training facility...

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Simulated supermarkets to help youth

At Woolworths’ new mini supermarkets, you can buy stuff, but it can never leave the store.

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Visitors already booking for 2028 eclipse

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Visitors already booking for 2028 eclipse

Astronomy enthusiasts are getting their accommodation sorted two years in advance as excitement grows for Dunedin’s once-in-a-millennium celestial event.

Sing it with flair

Sing it with flair

The Nautilus Chorale from Otago Girls’ High School perform at the 2026 Otago and South Canterbury Big Sing regional concert at the Dunedin Town Hall yesterday.

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'Waste of our time': Police slammed by Caversham bottle store owner

South Dunedin bottle store Caversham Liquor has had its liquor licence renewed, but has been told...

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'Waste of our time': Police slammed by Caversham bottle store owner

Police have been criticised for their handling of a liquor licence renewal which left the owner of a small Dunedin bottle store feeling bullied and intimidated.

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