New Hindu temple opens its doors to the community
New Hindu temple opens its doors to the community
Dunedin's first Hindu temple is a place for anyone "looking for the secret to blissfulness", a preacher says.
Consulting offers a community connection
Consulting offers a community connection
When Harriet Fletcher moved south from Christchurch to study in Dunedin, she realised there was not a lot of connection with the community outside the university.
Man gets seventh drink-driving conviction
Seventh drink-driving conviction for 200m drive to liquor store
A man’s 200-metre drive to a liquor store for cigarettes ended in his seventh conviction for drink driving.
DOC may cut 68 jobs in proposal
DOC may cut 68 jobs in proposal
Sixty-eight roles are proposed to be cut at the Department of Conservation in the latest round of job cuts, but the agency says nobody will be out of work.
Stanford spars with Radhakrishnan over email ‘spam’ remark
Stanford spars with Radhakrishnan over email ‘spam’ remark
A Labour MP of Indian origin has accused the immigration minister of painting migrants in a "negative light" during an answer to a question in Parliament last week.
Man remains missing after day of searching
Man remains missing after day of searching
A Dunedin man remains missing following another day of search efforts.
Health NZ confirms 377 roles cut
Health NZ confirms 377 roles cut
Health NZ has confirmed job cuts at five of its departments, including Hauora Māori services, Pacific health, procurement, planning and funding, and auditing.
Ashburton teacher's registration cancelled over pupil treatment
Ashburton teacher's registration cancelled over pupil treatment
A primary teacher who made fun of pupils with learning disabilities, pulled a finger at other children and told some to “p*** off” will no longer be allowed to teach.
Beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
Beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
A young Mexican social media influencer, known for her videos about beauty and makeup, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok livestream.
Homicide probe as woman run down at intersection
Homicide probe as woman run down at intersection
Police in Hamilton have launched a homicide investigation the death of a 30-year-old woman on Thursday morning.
'Bit of a scrap': Takahē takes on tuatara
'Bit of a scrap': Takahē takes on tuatara
A takahē and a tuatara have been filmed engaging in a bush-floor stoush in footage captured by a Doc ranger.
Scathing report on Oranga Tamariki from Auditor-General
Scathing report on Oranga Tamariki from Auditor-General
The country's highest watchdog has issued a scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contracting practices last year.
'Frank' meeting between van Velden and union
'Frank' meeting between van Velden and union
The Council of Trade Unions has met with Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden, hot on the heels of pay equity changes passing in Parliament under urgency last week.
Police condemn 'hurtful' rumours over child deaths
Police condemn 'hurtful' rumours over child deaths in Cambridge
Police in Waikato have asked people to stop sharing untrue theories and rumours following the deaths of two children in Cambridge last weekend.
Complaint from member of public about former top cop
Complaint from member of public about former top cop
The police watchdog has released further details of its investigations regarding former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Putin, Trump to skip talks with Ukraine
Putin, Trump to skip talks with Ukraine
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin won't attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years.
Portobello man 'demanding money' smashes window with fists
Portobello man 'demanding money' smashes window with fists
A man allegedly demanding money from a Portobello resident was arrested after he smashed a window with his fists, police said.
Victims speak out about sexual predator
Victims speak out as sex predator put back behind bars
A father-to-be who was abused as a child was one of three victims - two men and a woman - who described the harm David Brent Phillips caused through his sexual offending.
Willis announces $190m Social Investment Fund
Willis announces $190m Social Investment Fund
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has unveiled a new $190m Social Investment Fund designed to transform the way the social services are delivered to vulnerable New Zealanders.
'Smirking' predator targeted overseas teen in cruel campaign
'Smirking' predator targeted overseas teen in cruel campaign
A man who met a young overseas teen on social media sent her nudes of himself and encouraged her to do the same before launching a cruel campaign of manipulation when she cut contact with him.