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Next attack 'far worse', Trump warns Iran

US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. Tehran responded with a threat to strike back.

Massive IT outage at North Island hospitals blamed on govt cuts

Massive IT outage at North Island hospitals blamed on govt cuts

The PSA is blaming a massive IT outage at hospitals in Auckland and Northland on cuts to Health NZ's digital team.

Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song

Bruce Springsteen has been a critic of President Donald Trump in both his terms. PHOTO:...

Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song

LISTEN🔉: Bruce Springsteen has released a protest song honouring Minneapolis residents killed in what he called the "state of terror" visited on the city by immigration raids.

Search for wanted man has NSW towns on edge

Julian Ingram remains on the run after allegedly fatally shooting three people. File photo

Search for alleged triple killer has NSW towns on edge

Suspicion and tensions are high in a widespread regional area as the search for an alleged triple killer enters a second week.

Mixed signals as Minneapolis remains on edge

A vigil was held in Washington DC for Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by federal immigration...

Mixed signals as Minneapolis remains on edge

US President Donald Trump has warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey he is "playing with fire" for insisting that local police would refrain from enforcing federal immigration laws.

Motorcyclist dead after Canterbury highway crash

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a car on a Canterbury highway today.

‘Absolutely unreal’: Otago winners claim $5.3m Lotto prize

Using the same Lotto numbers for years has finally paid off for an Otago family who are $5.3 million richer after a Powerball jackpot win.

Man denies Dunedin arson spree

Firefighters battle an early morning fire at the former property last month. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Man denies Dunedin arson spree

A man, allegedly part of a trio responsible for an explosive spree of five arsons in five days around Dunedin, has denied the charges against him.

Slip concerns halt Mt Maunganui recovery again

Flowers and messages have been placed on a gate restricting access to the landslip site. Photo: RNZ

Slip concerns halt Mt Maunganui recovery again

Rescue efforts at Mount Maunganui following a deadly slip have been paused for a second time.

Carbon target tougher after 900,000-tonne miscalculation

The Ministry for the Environment said the proportion of diesel cars in the country's vehicle...

Carbon target tougher after 900,000-tonne miscalculation

A miscalculation has left New Zealand with less wiggle-room to meet all of its planned greenhouse gas savings.

Crash driver abandons unconscious passenger

Unconscious passenger abandoned as driver flees Audi crash

Video shows the aftermath of a crash when the driver of an Audi abandoned an unconscious woman after slamming into a power pole in Dunedin.

Former political figure in dock over alleged Dunedin bar brawl

Former political figure in dock over alleged Dunedin bar brawl

A former political figure has pleaded not guilty to charges following an alleged Dunedin bar brawl.

Pest control workers killed in chopper crash

The area where a helicopter crashed. Photo: RNZ

Pest control workers killed in chopper crash

Two people who died in a helicopter crash near Wellington were pest control contractors working on Transmission Gully.

Man swept away in river found by family

Flowers at the scene where the car was washed away. Photo: RNZ

Man swept away in river found by family

There was three days of dedicated searching by authorities, but eventually it was Tekanimaeu Arobati's family that found him.

Quarter of Kiwis have trust issues with police: poll

Police conduct has recently been in the spotlight. Photo: RNZ

Quarter of Kiwis have trust issues with police: poll

A quarter of New Zealanders say they have little or no trust in the police, new polling shows, but most people's positions were not rattled by the recent Jevon McSkimming scandal.

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Council needs to fix ‘basics’ first

Street furniture is part of the active travel in Dunedin’s Town Belt. Photo: supplied

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Council needs to fix ‘basics’ first

An attempt to make a car-free section of the Town Belt more attractive to pedestrians and cyclists has been labelled "damn ugly" and a waste of money by a council falling behind on the basics.

Mural to add to ‘colourful’ South Dunedin

A draft design for a mural set to adorn a building on the corner of Prince Albert Rd and Bellona...

Mural to add to ‘colourful’ South Dunedin

A new piece of "democratic art" will mark South Dunedin as the coolest, most colourful part of town, an organiser hopes.

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Installing groyne pitched as ‘tribute’ to Radich

Rob Fitzpatrick (foreground) hopes a series of poles can be installed at St Clair Beach as a...

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Installing groyne pitched as ‘tribute’ to Radich

A memorial for former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich should be installed at a Dunedin beach and take the form of a groyne, advocates say.

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Concern over chopped trees at Ross Creek

Braeview Cres resident Marie Ballagh looks at the trees cut down in the Ross Creek reserve. PHOTO...

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Concern over chopped trees at Ross Creek

A Dunedin architect is apologising for a mess of chopped trees in the Ross Creek reserve he created, but says the ultimate result will look "beautiful" once the work is finished.

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Conditions thwart fundraising swim across strait

David Hutchinson aboard his support vessel yesterday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Conditions thwart fundraising swim across strait

David Hutchinson refused to treat himself with a beer after abandoning a nearly eight-hour effort to complete one of the world’s most difficult ultramarathon swims.

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