Starmer says UK won't support Hormuz blockade
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Former Ports of Auckland CEO loses appeal over worker's death
Former Ports of Auckland CEO loses appeal over worker's death
The High Court has dismissed an appeal from a former Ports of Auckland chief executive who was found guilty in relation to the death of a worker.
Calls for independent checks on healthy homes standards
Calls for independent checks on healthy homes standards
Housing advocates want an independent certification system so that landlords can't just mark their own homework and say that their properties meet healthy homes standards.
Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope
Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope
Donald Trump forcefully criticized Pope Leo in an unusual, direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church that drew immediate rebuke from believers.
Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding
Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding
The boss of Christchurch's new stadium is calling for greater transparency over how the Government is divvying up its $40 million events attraction package.
Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down
Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down
The CEO of Dunedin Venues Paul Doorn, responsible for Forsyth Barr Stadium and the Dunedin Centre, has announced he will be leaving the post.
Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree
Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree
A Wellington woman, murdered by her son in 2023, died from a blow to the head with a heavy dolphin ornament, a coroner's report has revealed.
Speeding driver foiled by line of traffic
Speeding driver foiled by line of traffic
A Dunedin man’s attempt at fleeing from police at top speed was foiled when he got stuck in a line of traffic.
Strong summer travel season for South Island
Strong summer travel season for South Island
The South Island benefited from a buoyant summer travel season with international visitor numbers soaring at Christchurch Airport.
Two staff hospitalised after Dunedin Airport chemical incident
Two staff hospitalised after Dunedin Airport chemical incident
Two Dunedin Airport staff members have been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after potentially being exposed to a toxic chemical.
Risk of thunderstorms, hail in South
Risk of thunderstorms, hail in South
MetService is warning there is a moderate risk of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and hail to the South this afternoon and evening.
Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations
Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations
US Representative Eric Swalwell said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, following accusations of sexual assault.
US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal
US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal
The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.
Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night
Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night
A Dunedin teenager driving with a car-load of young adults the morning after a big night of drinking crashed into a tree on the opposite side of the road.
Mayor labels decision to call state of emergency 'woke'
Mayor labels decision to call state of emergency 'woke'
A Hawke's Bay mayor has called the region's response to Cyclone Vaianu "woke" and said "there was a lot of panicking going on" over not too much.
Man in court after alleged Dunedin stabbing
Man in court after alleged Dunedin stabbing
A man has appeared in Dunedin District Court following an alleged stabbing yesterday.
Hungary's far right icon Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years
Hungary's far right icon Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years
Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban has lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in a national election after 16 years in office, marking a setback for his allies in Russia...
Police seek more possible victims after sexual assault conviction
Police seek more possible victims after sexual assault conviction
Police want to hear from any other victims of a man jailed for sexually assaulting two women.
Dunedin partygoer strikes teen with high-heel: police
Dunedin partygoer strikes teen with high-heel: police
A Dunedin partygoer allegedly took off her high-heel to strike a teenager in the head after accusing him of stealing her alcohol.
New flu strain nearing NZ shores
New flu strain nearing NZ shores
The health system is preparing for a potentially difficult winter flu season, as the H3N2 Subclade K (Super-k) influenza virus heads for New Zealand's shores.