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Man in custody after Colorado attack

The FBI said it was aware of a targeted attack in Colorado. Photo: Getty Images

Man in custody after Colorado attack

Police said a male suspect has been taken into custody after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, in what the FBI director described as a "targeted" act of terror.

Russia, Ukraine step up the war on eve of peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Photo: Reuters

Russia, Ukraine step up the war on eve of peace talks

On the eve of peace talks, Ukraine and Russia sharply ramped up the war with one of the biggest drone battles of their conflict.

Two dead, 192 injured linked to PSG celebrations

Football fans celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League title in Paris. Photo: Getty...

Two dead, 192 injured linked to PSG celebrations

More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured.

'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90

'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90

Jim Bolger, who was the prime minister between 1990 and 1997, turned 90 on Saturday.

Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured

Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore pictured with Mt John's 1-metre telescope in 2019. Photo: Supplied...

Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured

For 50 years Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore have quietly worked to track asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth.

Small in stature, big on commitment

Southern player Utalia Moataane, 6, charges on at the annual Taieri sevens junior rugby...

Small in stature, big on commitment

At least 1000 young rugby players faced off on the field during an annual tournament in Dunedin yesterday.

Six new dames and knights in honours

A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark on New Zealand have received awards for their services, in the King's Birthday Honours list released today.

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War medics’ links to Otago

Lee George Russell guards a captive, Hamish Norton, while Rolien Ham-Geliefde provides treatment...

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War medics’ links to Otago

Simulated aid stations provided a good clue about what else might be in the vicinity as acknowledgement of the Otago Medical School’s 150th anniversary continued into the weekend.

Building ‘beyond economical repair’

Oamaru House in Hanover St. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

Building ‘beyond economical repair’

A Dunedin hospital patient accommodation building earmarked for demolition is in such a poor condition it is "beyond economical repair", Foodstuffs says.

Trips increase but revenue drops

Trips increase but revenue drops

More than 4 million public transport trips have been recorded in Dunedin and Queenstown in the first three quarters of this financial year, but revenue is down due to the removal of NZ Transport...

A shimmering light at night

A shimmering light at night

Aurora Australis is visible to the naked eye in Highcliff Rd, overlooking Boulder Beach, on Otago Peninsula about 7.30pm yesterday.

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New show to feature South, encourage connection with whenua

Kahurangi Mahuika sits in Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau/Sinclair Wetlands during the filming of upcoming...

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New show to feature South, encourage connection with whenua

The face of an upcoming programme showcasing Māori across Te Waipounamu (the South Island) hopes it will encourage all people to connect to the land.

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Debt-funded grants wrong, councillor says

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Debt-funded grants wrong, councillor says

Tweaking rules to enable theatre venues not owned by the Dunedin City Council to be developed with council debt might be "clever", but also wrong, a councillor says.

Otago King's Birthday honours 2025

An in-depth look at the Otago recipients of King's Birthday Honours.

King's Birthday honours list 2025

The list of people in New Zealand awarded honours this King's Birthday weekend. A more detailed list of local recipients, or people with local connections, can be found in the Dunedin section.

Defence Minister Judith Collins endorses Trump's Golden Dome

US President Donald Trump speaks in front of a map of Trump's proposed Golden Dome missile...

Defence Minister Judith Collins endorses Trump's Golden Dome

The chorus of defence contractors interested in working on the proposed missile defence system is growing, with the New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab in the running.

Four dead in separate crashes this long weekend

The official road toll period will end at 6am on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi

Four dead in separate crashes this long weekend

With the road toll period not over until Tuesday, the numbers already make for grim reading.

Fraudster used stranger’s licence to claim $30k in payments

Fraudster used stranger’s licence to claim $30k in payments

A mother of five used a stranger’s driver’s licence details to create a fictitious carer for herself so she could get nearly $30,000 in payments, while also collecting ACC benefits.

Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM

In his first public address since being sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour reflected on the past decade with supporters at a party event on Sunday.

63 Kāinga Ora tenancies ended in crackdown

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka. Photo: RNZ

63 Kāinga Ora tenancies ended in behaviour crackdown

Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka has lauded a government directive to crack down on abusive Kāinga Ora tenants as a success, citing improved tenant behaviour.

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