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Count Binface looks to be Nigel Farage's only challenger after the far-right Reform leader...

Nigel Farage to face challenge from man with bin on his head

A gamble by Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's populist Reform UK, to trigger an election for his own parliamentary seat could mean the only opponent he will face during campaigning is a man with a...

Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds

Shellfish biotoxin alert for Marlborough Sounds

People are being warned not to collect or consume shellfish from parts of Marlborough Sounds as they may contain toxins.

Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes

Lotto player wins all four First Division prizes

A Lotto player has scooped $1 million after using the same numbers to win all four First Division prizes.

Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed

Joshua David Brooking painted a fake pedestrian crossing on a main road into Timaru.

Man who painted fake Timaru pedestrian crossing jailed

A man who previously forced two prisons into lockdowns during destructive rooftop and riot incidents has now been caught painting a pedestrian crossing on a main route into a South Island town.

France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match as France qualify for the semi final stage of...

France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals.

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf

Mourners gather on the day of the burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in...

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on US military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following US strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week...

Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'

Jessica and Kelly Reynolds. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Cancer survivor says 'second opinion saved my life'

Ten years after finding lumps in her breast Kelly Reynolds was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Her daughter Jessica tells her story

Dozens evacuated overnight as river banks burst

Kopu Road and flooding damage at The Limery on Kopu Road. Photo: Supplied

Dozens evacuated overnight as river banks burst

Dozens of residents in the town of Wairoa have been evacuated overnight after the river burst its banks.

Hundreds gather for Dunedin Matariki ceremony

Hundreds of people gathered at Tūhura Otago Museum today to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year.

Thousands celebrate rise of Matariki

Thousands have descended on Takaparawhau to celebrate the rise of Matariki. Photo: RNZ / Layla...

Thousands celebrate rise of Matariki

Thousands have gathered at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point in Tāmaki Makaurau before dawn to celebrate the rise of Matariki and welcome the Māori New Year. Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei are hosting this year's...

'Intense security' for Narendra Modi visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia,...

'Intense security' for Narendra Modi visit

A large security operation is underway for the Indian Prime Minister's visit and the public should expect disruptions in Auckland on Saturday, police say.

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Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses

Ward 10A at Wakari hospital is in the process of being closed. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Upgrade of Wakari ward 9a progresses

Upgrades at Wakari Hospital are nearing completion for one ward as health authorities prepare for the shutdown of its most contentious ward.

Community choir to celebrate its 10th anniversary

After hitting the notes for 10 years, Dunedin Rock Choir founders Dinah Cameron (left) and Sandra...

Community choir to celebrate its 10th anniversary

A Dunedin community choir will celebrate its 10th anniversary next Saturday with a special performance charting the past decade of popular music.

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There’ll be a starman, watching from the sky

Dunedin singers (from left) Greg MacLeod, Sophie Whibley and Ben MacLeod are among a dozen local...

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There’ll be a starman, watching from the sky

David Bowie was always amazed that people took what he had to say so seriously.

Two Dunedin beaches closed over 'faecal material'

Kaikorai Estuary. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Two Dunedin beaches closed over 'faecal material'

A popular Dunedin beach is one of two in the city hit by a red warning after faecal matter was detected in seawater.

Another milestone in hospital build

Another milestone in hospital build

The first batch of structural steel has arrived at the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building site.

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Flood damages ecosanctuary

A still from a video showing flooding at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Flood damages ecosanctuary

Recent severe weather has caused damage costing $10,000 to Dunedin’s fenced biodiversity sanctuary.

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Stories of the stars told on train trip

Showcasing one of two Dobsonian telescopes at the Dunedin Railway Station ahead of a Matariki...

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Stories of the stars told on train trip

Stargazing, storytelling and astrophotography were combined into a special Matariki edition of an evening train trip from Dunedin.

Matariki mural evolving

Matariki mural evolving

Palmerston North-based artists Ephraim Russell (left) and Mikal Carter, also known as SwiftMantis, are continuing work on their mural Matariki Messenger.

Feathers ruffled over botched store opening

A new chicken restaurant has finally opened its doors after upsetting hungry customers who were...

Feathers ruffled over botched store opening

A new Dunedin chicken restaurant has finally opened its doors after ruffling the feathers of hungry customers who were turned away yesterday morning.

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