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US President Donald Trump comforts Erika Kirk during a memorial for her slain husband Charlie...

Charlie Kirk becomes MAGA martyr at Arizona memorial

The potent blend of politics and religion that captivated the Sunday afternoon memorial service for the slain conservative activist left little doubt that Kirk's death had elevated him to iconic status for the American right.

'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night

The Covid-19 lockdown will delay the installation of heat pumps in social housing homes across...

'My children are cold': Noisy heat pump ordered off at night

Patrick Smith and his family just wanted to stay warm at night, but it proved to be a battle as they were told by authorities they had to switch off their heat pump.

More wild weather in store for start to school holidays

State Highway 6, between Lower Buller Gorge and Punakaiki, was closed overnight because of a slip...

More wild weather in store for start to school holidays

More wild weather is expected in some parts of the country, with heavy rain expected in the south-west and parts of the North Island.

Probe into Trump aide who accepted $50K bag of cash shut down

Tom Homan, US President Donald Trump’s border czar. File photo: Reuters

Probe into Trump aide who accepted $50K bag of cash shut down

President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 bag of cash from an undercover FBI agent last year in a since-closed US Justice Department bribery investigation.

Southerners catch glimpse of rare partial eclipse

The eclipse glimpsed through the trees in Octagon this morning. Photo: Supplied/Andy Smith

Southerners catch glimpse of rare partial eclipse

Parts of the South offered up some of the best views of a partial solar eclipse this morning.

Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'

Govt's $20m ED funding injection 'not any new money'

A $20 million funding injection could mean cuts to other areas of Health New Zealand, an emergency doctor has warned.

Australia, Canada, UK recognise Palestinian state

Children watch on as smoke rises following an Israeli strike in the central Gaza Strip. Photo:...

Australia, Canada, UK recognise Palestinian state

Britain, Canada and Australia all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move borne out of frustration over the Gaza war and intended to promote a two-state solution, prompting a furious response from Israel.

How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned in May. He had been on leave since...

How email to disgraced top cop led to gun vetting change

Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming instructed staff to make changes to the firearms vetting process, after an acquaintance complained they might lose their licence.

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Toxic tar removal bill $8m: council

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Toxic tar removal bill $8m: council

Dunedin City Council faces an $8 million bill to remove toxic tar from a contaminated site in South Dunedin, a new report reveals.

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Moran Chapel set to close this week

The Catholic Moran Chapel (above) in the Moran Building (below) in the Octagon. PHOTOS: GERARD O...

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Moran Chapel set to close this week

The Catholic Church has done a U-turn on keeping a central Dunedin chapel and will close it for financial reasons.

Wage gap really taking the cake

PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON / REPORT: RUBY SHAW

Wage gap really taking the cake

Event co-ordinator Glenda Alexander, of the Council of Trade Unions, holds a cake decorated to represent the 20% "chunk of pay women are missing".

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Stranded humpback whale dies despite rescue efforts

A curious seal pops out of the water to look at a stranded humpback whale on a sandbank at the...

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Stranded humpback whale dies despite rescue efforts

An adult humpback whale, which stranded and died near Waitati on Saturday, left conservation groups and local residents emotionally spent yesterday.

Trust campaigning for consecutive hoiho wins

Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust treasurer Tim Mepham and ranger Fran Neal hold one of the hoardings...

Trust campaigning for consecutive hoiho wins

The 2025 Bird of the Year race has started — and it appears to be getting pretty political, pretty quickly.

Collecting rubbish to help the homeless

Collecting rubbish to help the homeless

King’s High School students Sam Moore (left), 17, and Charlie Heller, 18, pick up rubbish outside Woolworths Dunedin Central yesterday.

City-wide cleanup

City-wide cleanup

Aroha Kaikorai Valley volunteers Caroline Thomson and Paul Southworth (front) along with other volunteers add to a pile of rubbish collected during a public cleanup on...

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Hitting 100 a surprise for centenarian

St Barnabas resident Betty Miller turned 100 on Saturday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Hitting 100 a surprise for centenarian

A Dunedin centenarian says she is as surprised as anyone to be celebrating her 100th birthday.

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Jigsaw championship brings enthusiasts together

Dunedin speed puzzler Alison Jacobs is competing in her first World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in...

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Jigsaw championship brings enthusiasts together

A passion for puzzles is a common language connecting 3600 international speed puzzlers competing at the world champs, an Ōtepoti speed puzzler says.

Technically spectacular show modernises musical

Taieri Musical's performance of Jesus Christ Superstar. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Technically spectacular show modernises musical

Taieri Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar, Regent Theatre, Thursday, September 18.

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Four selected for debate

Poised to present their thoughts at a Dunedin mayoral forum hosted by Business South are (from...

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Four selected for debate

They are generally considered to be the four main contenders for the Dunedin mayoralty — Andrew Simms, Sophie Barker, Lee Vandervis and Jules Radich. Business South invited the four candidates...

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Audience thrilled show ‘delivered a crash’

A monster truck gets good air after jumping over some cars.

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Audience thrilled show ‘delivered a crash’

Earmuffs were the headwear of choice at Forsyth Barr Stadium over the weekend, as thousands packed in to catch some rip-roaring monster truck action.

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