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Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding

University of Otago School of Pharmacy researcher Professor Sarah Hook has been given a $1.2...

Vaccines in a tablet among projects to receive research council funding

The Health Research Council of New Zealand provides millions of dollars each year by identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that has far-reaching impacts.

SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

New Zealand’s sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) system is leaving many Māori women feeling "dehumanised and disempowered".

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Distillery’s gin best in class for fourth consecutive year

Showing off their prizewinning Ladybird Navy Strength Gin are Sandymount Distillery owner Richard...

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Distillery’s gin best in class for fourth consecutive year

A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards — for the fourth time in a row.

Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

By Lillian Hanley of RNZThe government's final piece of legislation to implement 'Local Water Done Well', replacing Labour's Three Waters, has passed its third reading.

NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release

A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release

A NZ woman detained in a US immigration facility for weeks with her six-year-old son is recovering at her Washington home after being released, her lawyer says.

French cheese recall over listeria fears

Two of the Food Snob and Mon Ami products being recalled. Photo: Supplied / MPI

French cheese recall over listeria fears

A number of cheeses from brands Food Snob and Mon Ami are being recalled due to concerns of a potentially life-threatening bacteria.

Puppies dumped in national park

The seven puppies were found by a member of the public in roadside vegetation. Photo: Doc/ supplied

Puppies dumped in national park

A Department of Conservation investigation is under way after a litter of seven puppies was found dumped in a national park in Taranaki.

'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit

Winston Peters says he has reason to bring Trevor Mallard back to New Zealand. Photo: RNZ

'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is celebrating former Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard being replaced as Ambassador to Ireland.

Flood-hit residents 'too scared' to go home

Nasir Khan 81, sits amid the remains of damaged houses in Bayshonai Kalay, Buner district. Photo:...

Flood-hit residents 'too scared' to go home

Residents in Pakistan where devastating floods have killed more than 200 people say they are too scared to go back to their deluged homes as authorities warn of more rain events to come.

Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty

Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub after taking ketamine in October 2023. Photo: Reuters

Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty

The accused LA drug dealer known as the "ketamine queen" is to plead guilty to charges that she supplied the dose of the prescription anaesthetic that killed Friends star Matthew Perry, prosecutors say.

'Rewriting of history': Robertson stands by Covid spending

'Rewriting of history': Robertson stands by Covid spending

Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson is standing by his economic spending decisions, and rejects the suggestion the last Labour government did not have enough real-world experience.

Collins admits she 'mixed up' $147K teacher pay claim

Public Service Minister Judith Collins and Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Collins admits she 'mixed up' $147K teacher pay claim

Public Service Minister Judith Collins rejects that her comments regarding teachers' pay has harmed their relationship with the government.

'Dangerous for me to be talking to you' doctor told injured baby's mum

A prominent sportsman on trial for alleged child abuse was concerned about police tapping his phone, a court has heard.

Watchdog refers 1997 Chch murder to Court of Appeal

A watchdog looking into miscarriages of justice has referred Lon Reti's 1998 murder conviction to the Court of Appeal.

Three quarters of kids not at level of new curriculum

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the results confirmed why it was "mission critical" to...

Three quarters of kids not at level of new curriculum

Only a quarter of children at the end of intermediate school were writing and doing maths last year at the level expected by new curriculums introduced this year.

Disgruntled customer pulls fire alarm, forcing evacuation

A central Dunedin office building needed to be evacuated yesterday after a disgruntled customer pulled the fire alarm on his way out the door.

Attempted u-turn ends with five-car crash

A Dunedin mother set off a chain reaction of car crashes after an attempted u-turn went sideways.

Police 'open to negotiations' with fugitive dad

Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember. Photo: supplied/NZ Police

Police 'open to negotiations' with fugitive dad

Police say they are open to negotiations with fugitive Tom Phillips to bring the father and his three children out of hiding after nearly four years at large.

Man allegedly headbutted police after spear gun stand off

Man allegedly headbutted police after spear gun stand off

A Dunedin man armed with a spear gun allegedly headbutted a police officer after getting into an argument with his mother.

Ferry sailings cancelled as wild weather hits

Both Bluebridge and Interislander cancelled ferry sailings across Cook Strait on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ

Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled as wild weather hits

Several Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled today, as a strong southerly weather system brings large swells between the two main islands.

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