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Iran offers strait deal, Trump 'not satisfied'

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman. Photo: Reuters

Iran offers strait deal, Trump 'not satisfied'

An Iranian proposal so far rejected by US President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade of Iran, a senior Iranian official says.

Man seriously hurt in alleged road rage assault

Man seriously hurt in alleged road rage assault

A man is seriously injured after an alleged road rage assault in Christchurch yesterday evening.

Small offshore quake wobbles Wellington

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

Small offshore quake wobbles Wellington

The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake today.

One dead after water-related incident in Kaikōura

South Bay, Kaikōura. File photo: RNZ/Samantha Gee

One dead after water-related incident in Kaikōura

One person has died after a boat capsized in Kaikōura on Saturday afternoon.

Australia mouse plague prompts food supply fears

Australia's government said on Saturday it was worried about a plague of mice in the west and would keep working with industry to curb its impact on food supply.

Kiwi in flotilla intercepted by Israel is injured, wife says

Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. Photo: GLOBAL SUMUD...

Kiwi in flotilla intercepted by Israel is injured, wife says

The wife of one of the New Zealanders in the flotilla intercepted by Israel in international waters says he has a concussion and possible broken rib.

New cancer treatment machine arrives at hospital

The new cancer treatment machine was crane-lifted into the hospital this morning. Photos: NZ...

New cancer treatment machine arrives at hospital

A new cancer treatment machine that arrived at Dunedin Hospital this weekend has been labelled "a significant step forward" for health care in the South.

Rising fuel costs won't affect use of rescue choppers

The police said air ambulances were one of a range of assets, and they would always deploy the...

Rising fuel costs won't affect use of rescue choppers

The Rescue Coordination Centre says it does not expect to make less use of air ambulance helicopters for search and rescue despite costs skyrocketing.

Angry farmer confronts burnout teens with tractor, metal pole

Durk De Boer was found not guilty of assaulting a local boy racer with a weapon after a...

Angry farmer confronts burnout teens with tractor, metal pole

After a series of burnouts, toots and taunts, a carload of young people turned up to a farmer's property for a fourth time, but this time he surprised them with his tractor.

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

US President Donald Trump says he will increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week, up from the previously agreed 15%.

Outback town regroups after girl's death sparks riot

An outback town is exhausted and heartbroken after a young girl's death and a chaotic night triggered an accused murderer's evacuation, an Elder says.

Snail mail arrives, 60 years late

Opoho resident Peter Gale with a mysterious, 60-year-old letter, which arrived in the post...

Snail mail arrives, 60 years late

‘‘I know that NZ Post can be slow at times, but this one seems to take the cake.’’

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Gold Coast flight ditched as fuel costs bite

The Commerce Commission took Jetstar to court over charges it discouraged consumers from seeking...

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Gold Coast flight ditched as fuel costs bite

Jetstar will be dropping one of its transtasman flights from Dunedin for a period in late winter.

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Man terrorised victim with AI revenge porn

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Man terrorised victim with AI revenge porn

A Palmerston man used artificial intelligence to create explicit images of a woman to torment her, a court had heard.

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Mystery initiative possible for stadium

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Mystery initiative possible for stadium

As Forsyth Barr Stadium looks to secure a ‘‘circuit-breaker’’ event, it has emerged a mystery Dunedin initiative could be in line for government backing.

Two-tug helpline for ‘Happinui’

Two-tug helpline for ‘Happinui’

Happinui is towed up Otago Harbour yesterday afternoon by Port Otago tug Otepoti (left), while Taiaroa has the stern line.

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Fence shored up

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Fence shored up

Dunedin City Council contractors work on a fence along Shore St in Andersons Bay yesterday.

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Call for govt housing scheme to be funded in city

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Call for govt housing scheme to be funded in city

A government scheme that finds homes for homeless people as well as tailored support must be funded in Dunedin, a housing hui will be told today.

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Resident concerned car wreck leaking oil

Concerned Ravensbourne resident Jarrod Hodson stands in front of what is thought to be a crashed...

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Resident concerned car wreck leaking oil

Anti-freeze, heavy metals and engine oil are believed to be leaking from a crashed vehicle left for about three weeks at a popular Dunedin picnic spot.

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Student fees helping bridge gap

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Student fees helping bridge gap

The University of Otago is relying on international and domestic student fees to make up the nearly $2 million forecast shortfall in government enrolment funding.

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