Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show
Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show
Breakfast co-host Jenny-May Clarkson will leave her role at the morning show later this month after TVNZ announced plans to "refresh" the programme in 2026.
Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash
Critical injuries in Canterbury highway crash
At least one person has been critically injured after a serious crash which has closed part of State Highway 7 in the Hurunui district.
Bottle-O scales back bid to increase hours
Bottle-O scales back bid to increase hours
A liquor store in the heart of Dunedin’s student quarter has trimmed back plans to extend its opening hours but questions remain about whether it is doing enough to reduce alcohol harm in the area.
'Spectacular' Dunedin track to reopen in time for summer
'Spectacular' Dunedin track to reopen in time for summer
A popular walking track to an iconic Dunedin beach will reopen tomorrow in time for the busy summer visitor season after extensive repair work.
Released Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls'
Released Epstein email says Trump 'knew about the girls'
House Democrats have released emails which they said raised new questions about President Donald Trump's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and how much he knew about his abuse of underage girls.
Christchurch killer makes shock guilty plea
'Murdering ****': Killer of Christchurch woman makes shock guilty plea
A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty this morning to murdering a Christchurch woman in Parklands in July was yelled at by a person sitting in the public gallery.
Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque
Dunedin teen admits threatening to blow up mosque
A Dunedin teenager has admitted threatening to blow up a Wellington mosque.
Starmer 'never authorised attacks' on ministers
Starmer 'never authorised attacks' on ministers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has distanced himself from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid.
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Fears housing plan will lead to 'rising crime, parties and nuisance'
Residents of the Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are not happy with a plan to build emergency housing apartments on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac.
Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world
Christchurch chop shop sent stolen vehicles around the world
A man who sought refugee status in NZ went on to establish a chop shop in Christchurch that received $800,000 worth of stolen cars.
Second former southern top cop implicated
Second former southern top cop implicated in McSkimming scandal
Two former southern district police commanders - Paul Basham and Andrew Coster - have now been named in serious misconduct findings over the handling of sexual offending accusations.
Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home
Tall story: Curious Kevin on way to new home
A curious and loving giraffe named Kevin is on a cross-country road trip, travelling from Christchurch's Orana Park to his new home at Hamilton Zoo.
McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer
McSkimming accuser faces charges of harassing another officer
A woman who accused former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.
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Pest presents opportunity to enter growing market
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Pest presents opportunity to enter growing market
An invasive pest seaweed species has made its home in Otago Harbour, but it may not be all bad news.
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Solar storms send supplier scrambling
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Solar storms send supplier scrambling
A severe (G4) geomagnetic storm sent Transpower scrambling to remove some South Island electricity transmission lines from service yesterday, in a bid to protect the power grid.
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Woman stole mail while on '15-year bender'
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Woman stole mail while on '15-year bender'
A Dunedin woman who stole mail from around the city says she was on a "15-year bender" at the time.
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Council’s water plan signed off
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Council’s water plan signed off
The Dunedin City Council’s plan for providing water services, and funding them, has been approved.
FENZ called to Little Sisters of the Poor
FENZ called to Little Sisters of the Poor
Firefighters use cutting equipment to remove a loose piece of material from a structure at the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Rest Home in Brockville yesterday.
Banned driver fesses up
Banned driver fesses up
A man forbidden from driving turned himself in to police after his car ran out of petrol in the middle of a central Dunedin street.
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Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy
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Young designer inspired by ‘fun and vibrant’ Italy
Inspired by Italy, pieced together in Dunedin, a young designer’s latest fashion collection showcases the essence of the people from one of the fashion capitals of the world.