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More victims of child sex offender come forward

A convicted child sex offender currently serving a 12-year prison term has had another 10 years added to his sentence after two more victims came forward.

Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing

Several Harcourts real estate franchisees have been accused of price-fixing. Photo: File / RNZ /...

Real estate franchisees accused of price fixing

The Commerce Commission is accusing several Christchurch Harcourts real estate franchisees of price-fixing.

Defence closes, jury to deliberate in Loafers Lodge trial

Lawyers have delivered their final arguments in the Loafers Lodge murder trial, and the jury will begin deliberating their verdict on Wednesday morning.

Palmerston death: Victim died while restrained on bed

Police work at the scene of an unexplained death at a house on the corner of Mull and Birsa Sts,...

Palmerston death: Victim died while restrained on bed

A coroner has ruled on the death of a man restrained on a bed at a house party in his Palmerston home.

World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood

"We must pave the way for peace," France's president Emmanuel Macron said at the start of the...

World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood

Dozens of world leaders have gathered at the UN to embrace a Palestinian state - a landmark diplomatic shift nearly two years into the war in Gaza.

Drone sightings disrupt Scandi flights

Denmark and Norway will investigate whether incidents involving drones affecting airport operations in the capitals are linked.

HNZ to re-check staff working with children

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

HNZ to re-check staff working with children

Health New Zealand is re-checking the credentials of staff who work with children across the country, after a whistle-blower went to the Ombudsman.

Drama as Dunedin cycleway decision reversed

The crucial vote that enabled the U-turn belonged to Cr Jim O'Malley, pictured with Cr Mandy...

Drama as Dunedin cycleway decision reversed

Dunedin's contentious Albany St cycleway is back on.

Dunedin killer denied parole again

Gareth Smither needs long-term accommodation when he is released from prison, the Parole Board...

Dunedin killer denied parole again

A Dunedin killer who has spent 28 years behind bars is still not fit for release, the Parole Board says.

Car 'takes flight' in Mosgiel crash

Police at the scene of the crash this morning. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Car 'takes flight' in Mosgiel crash

A neighbour watched a car "take flight" over a grass verge before slamming into a garage in Mosgiel this morning.

Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial

Hakyung Lee at the High Court in Auckland. Photo: Lawrence Smith/ Stuff Pool

Mother found guilty in suitcase murder trial

A mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies in suitcases has been found guilty.

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Dunedin strangler's sentence reduced to home detention

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Dunedin strangler's sentence reduced to home detention

A Dunedin man who was jailed for strangling his partner in an angry attack has had his sentence reduced to home detention on appeal.

Police hope gear will help identify dead Christchurch man

Police have released images of a backpack and other gear found with the body of an unidentified man in Christchurch on Friday.

Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation

A planned law change would allow home owners to build granny flats up to 70sq metres...

Minor changes to 'granny flat' legislation

A select committee report has called for minor amendments to the govt's legislation allowing small homes like granny flats to be built without a consent.

Trump links autism with paracetamol

US President Donald Trump, with Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

Trump links autism with paracetamol

Donald Trump says there's a link between the use of popular over-the-counter pain medication paracetamol and the development of autism during pregnancy, a claim which many doctors dispute.

Cosy Dell sex attacker named

A man who broke into a Dunedin student flat and violated a young woman can now be named.

Kimmel back on air after suspension

Kimmel back on air after suspension

Jimmy Kimmel Live will return to TV screens after ABC suspended the popular talk-show host over comments made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced

Christchurch Hospital. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Lifesaving surgeries delayed after Chch ICU beds reduced

Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting lifesaving operations are having their surgery delayed, sometimes several times, due to a lack of intensive care unit beds in the city.

Parital solar eclipse

The eclipse, as seen from Bluff. Photo: Parag Tambe

Parital solar eclipse

It was a wonderful experience to watch the sun rise- partially eclipsed early morning today.

Solar eclipse from harbour and Otagon

The eclipse seen from the harbour. Photo: Andy Smith

Solar eclipse from harbour and Otagon

Partial solar eclipse this morning.

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