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Ardern, former ministers decline to appear at Covid inquiry

Chair Grant Illingworth KC says the second week of public hearings will not go ahead. Photo:...

Ardern, former ministers decline to appear at Covid inquiry

A public hearing for decision-makers in the Covid-19 pandemic has been scrapped because former ministers - including former PM Jacinda Ardern - will not show up.

Speaker 'names' Swarbrick for refusing to leave House

Green Party co-leader told the Speaker she would not apologise in the House this afternoon. Image...

Speaker 'names' Swarbrick for refusing to leave House

The punishment means the MP had to once again leave the House and will have her pay docked.

Women charged after toddler found in suitcase seeks permanent name suppression

The bus had stopped at this Kaiwaka carpark. Photo: RNZ

Women charged after toddler found in suitcase seeks permanent name suppression

The 27-year-old woman accused of putting a toddler in a suitcase in a bus luggage department in Kaiwaka has applied for permanent name suppression.

Ashburton to get $400k mini golf course

A concept design for the new 18-hole mini golf course at EA Networks Centre in Ashburton. PHOTO:...

Ashburton to get $400k mini golf course

Work on Ashburton’s new terraced 18-hole mini golf course started this week.

Secondary school teachers to strike

Secondary school teachers to strike

Secondary school teachers will strike next Wednesday following what they say is an unsatisfactory pay offer from the government.

South Korea's former first lady detained

Former first lady Kim Keon Hee denies the charges. Photo: Reuters

South Korea's former first lady detained

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee has been detained following accusations of graft that she denies.

Homeless face fines or jail if they refuse services

A homeless encampment at Washington Circle, on Pennsylvania Avenue, in the US capital. Photo:...

Homeless face fines or jail if they refuse services

Homeless people could be jailed if they don't comply with President Donald Trump's efforts to crack down on crime and rid Washington of homeless encampments, the White House says.

'Unfolding genocide': Clark visits Gaza border

Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark says she has witnessed Israel deliberately obstructing life-saving humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Fallen tree brings highway trip to crashing halt

Four people were involved in a car crash north of Dunedin after crossing paths with a fallen tree on the road.

What you might not know about insurance in a natural disaster

NHC advises to learn about the risks to property, including flooding, and how the land might be...

What you might not know about insurance in a natural disaster

The Natural Hazards Commission is warning homeowners they are only covered for partial land damage under the Crown-owned insurer.

Skiers killed in crash with Wānaka man not wearing seatbelts

Photo: Supplied / AIMAN AMERUL MUNE / Stuff

Skiers killed in crash with Wānaka man not wearing seatbelts

Four South Korean skiers died after being thrown around inside their vehicle following a head-on crash in South Canterbury last year.

'Terrified' NZ mum detained by ICE hopes son can be released

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

'Terrified' NZ mum detained by ICE hopes son can be released

A friend of Sarah Shaw, a New Zealander detained at the US-Canada border, says they're expecting to hear today whether her six-year-old son will be released.

Aussie bags world-record trout in Twizel

Paul Rahman with his record brown trout he caught in Ōhau Canal.  Photo: Supplied...

Aussie bags world-record trout in Twizel

After 30 minutes battling a river monster in Ōhau Canal, Aussie angler Paul Rahman decided to take matters into his own hands - literally.

Education minister bans Māori words from junior books

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Education minister bans Māori words from junior books

Education Minister Erica Stanford has imposed a near total ban on Māori in new additions to a series of books used to teach five-year-olds to read.

One injured after car hits bank on motorway

One injured after car hits bank on motorway

One person has been taken to hospital after a crash on the Dunedin to Waitati motorway (SH1) this morning.

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‘Urgent need’ for more staff cuts, polytech told

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‘Urgent need’ for more staff cuts, polytech told

Otago Polytechnic’s bruising round of redundancies has not gone far enough and further staff cuts are "urgently" needed, cabinet papers say.

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Economic development agency set for change

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Economic development agency set for change

Major change is needed to enable Dunedin’s economic development agency to thrive, councillors agree.

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Council seeks trial for social housing at lodge

Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

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Council seeks trial for social housing at lodge

The Dunedin City Council is pushing to lead a trial of social housing at a former holiday park after the government left it "sitting empty".

ACC staff protest ‘unacceptable pay offer’

ACC staff protest ‘unacceptable pay offer’

ACC employee and PSA union member Amy Murray, of Dunedin, stands with about 60 protesters outside the new ACC building at Queens Garden yesterday.

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