Dealer sickened by plan to destroy half a million books
The country's largest second-hand book business wants to save half a million books from being disposed of by the National Library of New Zealand.
Swell time for kayakers on Dunedin's Leith
Swell time for kayakers on Dunedin's Leith
The swollen Water of Leith has again proved an irresistible lure to Dunedin kayakers.
Labour leapfrogs National, coalition keeps power
Poll shows Labour ahead of National, but coalition keeping power
Labour would be the largest party in Parliament - but the coalition would still cling on to power, according to a new poll.
Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?
Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?
The next couple of days could reveal whether the United States is headed for authoritarian rule under President Donald Trump.
Collins coy over possible Aukus pact review
Collins coy over possible Aukus pact review
The Defence Minister says there's no reason for New Zealand to comment on reports the Pentagon is reviewing the Aukus defence alliance.
Soldier sentenced over intimate recording of woman
Soldier sentenced over intimate recording of woman without consent
A soldier has been sentenced to two months detention in a military jail for making an intimate visual recording of a woman without her consent.
Study reveals which sunscreens don't meet SPF claims
Study reveals which sunscreens don't meet SPF claims
A new study has found more than half of sunscreens tested didn't reach their SPF claims, including one marked SPF50+ that only clocks an SPF of 4.
Drone almost hits plane at Auckland Airport
Drone almost hits plane at Auckland Airport
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is calling for tighter rules and standards after a drone nearly collided with a passenger plane.
Child hit by vehicle outside Dunedin daycare
Child hit by vehicle outside Dunedin daycare
A child was struck by a vehicle outside a St Kilda daycare this morning.
Man's ‘campaign of violence and terror’ against woman and child
Man's ‘campaign of violence and terror’ against woman and child
A mother was in tears as she shut her eyes and blocked her ears in when a man’s campaign of terror over her family was revealed in Christchurch court.
Armed police swarm Dunedin property
Armed police swarm Dunedin property
Armed police have swarmed a property in Gladstone Rd in north Dunedin this morning.
Drunk Dunedin teen had passengers in boot
Drunk Dunedin teen had passengers in boot
An allegedly drunk Dunedin teenager was spotted by police driving with passengers in the boot of her car.
Tourism NZ campaign has familiar 100% Pure flavour
Tourism NZ campaign has familiar 100% Pure flavour
Tourism New Zealand has launched a new global campaign with a familiar twist, inviting the world to find their 100% Pure New Zealand.
US-China trade truce back on track, Trump says
US-China trade truce back on track, Trump says
A deal getting the fragile truce in the US-China trade war back on track is done, US President Donald Trump said, after negotiators from Washington and Beijing agreed on a framework covering tariff...
Aratere ferry passengers stuck on board for hours
Aratere ferry passengers stuck on board for hours
Passengers on the beleaguered Aratere ferry were stuck on board for hours overnight after it broke down on its way to Wellington.
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Councillors 'a bunch of dickheads'
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Albany St consultation process slammed
City councillors who say consultation on central city cycleway plans was thorough are "a bunch of dickheads", a disgruntled business owner says.
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Barbie-inspired Shakespeare wins awards for actor, school
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Barbie-inspired Shakespeare wins awards for actor, school
Glenn Ericsson may not be plastic, but he is certainly fantastic playing a beat-up, toddler-maimed Shakespearean Barbie.
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St Clair makes million-dollar suburb list for first time
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St Clair makes million-dollar suburb list for first time
Dunedin's St Clair has sneaked into the million-dollar suburb category, but Queenstown still dominates the Otago millionaire’s market.
Uni pumps $1.3b a year into city economy
Uni pumps $1.3b a year into city economy
The University of Otago injects $1.3 billion a year into Dunedin’s economy, a new report says.
Lotto 2489
Lotto 2489
Results from last night's Lotto draw