Dunedin teen allegedly speeding, texting and drinking before crash
A Dunedin teenager hit the trifecta of allegedly drinking, speeding and texting while driving before he crashed his car into a tree.
US lauds Ukraine peace talks but major hurdles remain
US lauds Ukraine peace talks but major hurdles remain
The US says it has made significant progress on crafting a plan to end the war in Ukraine during talks on Sunday but no agreement was reached on how to guarantee Kyiv's security amid concerns about the threat posed by Russia.
Luxon gives assurance coalition govt is 'strong'
Luxon gives assurance coalition govt is 'strong'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government is a strong, stable coalition despite a public stoush between the leaders of the minor parties, ACT and New Zealand First.
Police wanted driver off the road before dodgy truck killed roadworker
Police wanted driver off the road before dodgy truck killed roadworker
Police wanted a trucker, who was jailed for three years for manslaughter on Thursday, to lose his operating licence years before his dodgy truck rolled backwards, fatally hitting a roadworker.
Israeli strike kills Hezbollah official despite truce
Israeli strike kills Hezbollah official despite truce
Israel killed militant group Hezbollah's top military official in an airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut on Sunday, the Israeli military said, despite a US-brokered truce a year ago.
'Lifelong fraudster' stole thousands from charity
Home detention for 'lifelong fraudster' who stole thousands from charity
A Christchurch woman with dozens of dishonesty convictions stole thousands of dollars from a Pacific healthcare provider - then tried to blame it on a colleague.
Search resumes for missing man
Search to continue for man missing in Christchurch lake
The police dive squad are set to continue the search for a man reported missing in a Christchurch lake last night.
Former soldier left 'broken' after training Ukrainian recruits
Former soldier left 'broken' after training Ukrainian recruits
A former soldier who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage says the NZ Defence Force (NZDF) failed to get him desperately needed help after a traumatic stint training Ukrainian civilians for war.
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Smoothing out bumps in the road
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Smoothing out bumps in the road
Maintenance on Dunedin’s BMX track has its ups and downs.
Tree now, Santa next
Tree now, Santa next
When the giant Christmas tree pops up in Dunedin’s Octagon each year, you can no longer avoid the fact that the festive season is just around the corner.
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Roadster with ‘attitude’ part of charity show
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Roadster with ‘attitude’ part of charity show
As a car painter and upholsterer by trade, Wayne Nicol says it is not normally in his nature to paint something as "ratty" as his 1948 Ford Model A Roadster.
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St Andrew’s Day ‘big event’ in city
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St Andrew’s Day ‘big event’ in city
Both the smell of haggis and the sound of bagpipes filled the air at Dunedin’s annual St Andrew’s Day celebrations at the weekend.
KiwiSaver pledge faces scrutiny
KiwiSaver pledge faces scrutiny
National's pledge to boost the KiwiSaver contribution rate to match Australia is being criticised for not comparing apples with apples.
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Runners don tutus for extra fun at weekly run
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Runners don tutus for extra fun at weekly run
Runners have a quirky sense of humour — especially those who participate in the Dunedin Botanic Garden parkruns every weekend.
Hope new youth theatre group will bridge gap in city
Hope new youth theatre group will bridge gap in city
Dunedin's Playhouse Theatre is hoping to "fill a gap" in the city’s theatre scene with a new programme for actors who have come of age.
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DCC takes hybrid route on governance
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DCC takes hybrid route on governance
A different style of council governance has been catching on in the South. It is touted as being more efficient but has also been called problematic. Grant Miller reports.
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New light shed on ‘wonderful’ city poet
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New light shed on ‘wonderful’ city poet
What started as a seed of interest quickly grew into a major project for historian Diana Morrow.
Film-maker Costa Botes dies after nearly a decade with cancer
Film-maker Costa Botes dies after nearly a decade with cancer
Prolific documentary and filmmaker Costa Botes - who found fame creating mockumentary Forgotten Silver alongside Peter Jackson - has died after living with cancer for nearly a decade.
Labour criticises lack of commitment over fossil fuels
Labour criticises lack of commitment over fossil fuels
Labour's climate change spokesperson says she is deeply disappointed New Zealand did not sign up to an international fossil fuels phase-out plan.
Uneasy climate deal sidesteps fossil fuels
Uneasy climate deal sidesteps fossil fuels
Brazil's COP30 presidency has pushed through a compromise climate deal boosting finance for poor nations coping with global warming, but omitting any mention of fossil fuels driving it.