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Call for action after trees take down power lines

Falling trees downed lines and a power pole beside the Lawrence-Waitahuna highway last month....

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Call for action after trees take down power lines in October storm

Trees falling on lines caused more than 85% of the power outages from last month’s wind event in the South and the lines industry says it is time for a change.

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Closed Dunedin kindies back up and running

Recalled sand from Educational Colours. Photo: Worksafe New Zealand

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Closed Dunedin kindies back up and running

The eight Dunedin kindergartens which were closed on Tuesday because of issues over possible asbestos in classroom sand opened their doors yesterday

Remodelled Navy Park taking (new) shape

Remodelled Navy Park taking (new) shape

Navy Park is undergoing a transformation, with the upgrade project shared between the Dunedin City Council and Dream South D.

On high

Contractors suspended in a basket carry out structural checks at the First Church of Otago yesterday.

Heritage roses in the Northern Cemetery

Heritage roses in the Northern Cemetery

When families and buildings are lost to time, the roses remain.

Ultra-processed foods major public health threat, experts warn

Global experts have warned about the threat ultra-processed foods are to public health. Photo:...

Ultra-processed foods major public health threat, experts warn

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal.

'False allegations': Daughter denies murdering father

'False allegations': Daughter denies murdering father

Sipping her final cup of barista-made coffee, a woman has claimed she was hit "false" allegations she viciously attacked and murdered her father.

Teacher snorted 'white powder' from classroom desk at Christmas party

A teacher was caught snorting “white powder” from a classroom desk during a Christmas party after being offered a “line” by colleagues.

Govt taking 'precautionary approach' to puberty blockers

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Govt taking 'precautionary approach' to puberty blockers

The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, saying "a precautionary approach" is needed while evidence remains uncertain.

Fire tears through over 170 buildings

Smoke rises from a site where a massive fire blazed through more than 170 buildings, as seen from...

Fire tears through over 170 buildings

A fire has ripped through more than 170 buildings in a southern Japanese coastal city, burning overnight and still not fully extinguished, the national fire agency said today.

Mosque attack suspect influenced by online group chat, isolation

Forensic police officers collect evidences at the area after an explosion occurred at a mosque...

Mosque attack suspect influenced by online group chat, isolation

An Indonesian student suspected of carrying out a bomb attack at his school mosque in Jakarta drew inspiration from a Telegram group glorifying white supremacist attacks, including the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings, according to new details from police.

20 police staff investigated for device 'misuse and inappropriate content'

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Photo RNZ / Marika Khabazi

20 police staff investigated for device 'misuse and inappropriate content'

Twenty police staff are under investigation in relation to "misuse and inappropriate content", police have now confirmed.

'Dirty Ashtray': NZ given unwanted tobacco label

'Dirty Ashtray': NZ given unwanted tobacco label

Researchers say New Zealand is attracting international attention for all the wrong reasons following it being awarded the 'Dirty Ashtray' award.

Wānaka man accused of cancer scam to remain in custody

The couple’s white late-model Range Rover. Photo: NZ Police

Wānaka man accused of cancer scam to remain in custody

A Wānaka man accused of being part of a million-dollar fraud through false cancer claims will remain in custody for now.

One person dies in Canterbury crash

One person has died in a Canterbury crash this afternoon.

New ferries to cost less than $2b, Peters confirms

The new ships, which are 200 metres long and 28 metres wide, have 11 decks. Photo: Supplied/...

New ferries to cost less than $2b, Peters confirms

The government's Cook Strait ferry project will cost less than $2 billion, Rail Minister Winston Peters says.

Ferry ramp stuck, passengers unable to drive off

The ramp on the Connemara is stuck and preventing passengers from disembarking. Photo: Supplied...

Ferry ramp stuck, passengers unable to drive off

The Bluebridge ferry, Connemara, is stuck in Picton after an issue with the ramp has left passengers unable to disembark.

Military plane circling Christchurch most-tracked flight in world

Christchurch Airport (file photo). Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Military plane circling Christchurch most-tracked flight in world

An Italian military plane circling Christchurch became the most tracked flight in the world before making a safe landing.

Website bungle could impact survivors making claims: lawyer

Lydia Oosterhoff. Photo: Jimmy Ellingham / RNZ

Website bungle could impact survivors making claims: lawyer

A senior human rights lawyer says survivors eligible for compensation for abuse they suffered in state schools could have been put off making claims thanks to a government website bungle.

Blood and shattered glass: Dunedin murder trial shown graphic crime scene

Rajinder is on trial accused of stabbing Gurjit Singh to death at his Liberton home. PHOTO:...

Blood and shattered glass: Dunedin murder trial shown graphic crime scene

Footage of the bloody crime scene where a Dunedin man was found stabbed to death has been played for a jury.

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