Eye surgeon may give evidence at inquest into wife's death
The Auckland eye surgeon found not guilty of killing his wife after a lengthy murder trial last year may give evidence at her coronial inquest next year.
Man admits killing teacher found dead in bin
Man admits killing teacher found dead in Melbourne wheelie bin
A man has admitted killing a teacher whose body was found inside a wheelie bin in Melbourne last year.
Community 'devastated' after police shooting
Community 'devastated' after police shooting
Updated 2.16 pm
The death of a woman and her partner's wounding by police have left those that knew them heartbroken, a pastor says.
Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim
Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim
An Israeli minister has hit back at New Zealand PM's comments that Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot," accusing him of being unable to comprehend the challenges of facing Hamas.
Trump threat if Putin blocks Ukraine peace
Trump threat if Putin blocks Ukraine peace
US President Donald Trump has threatened "severe consequences" if Russia's Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to peace in Ukraine.
Car rolls after grit truck overtake gone wrong
Car rolls after grit truck overtake gone wrong
A Dunedin woman who came to grief on black ice was trying to overtake a grit truck, police say.
Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work
Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work
A charity in Masterton has been swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to stay on the Jobseeker benefit - and is having to turn people away.
Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'
Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'
Nurses union members want better nurse-to-patient ratios and a return to hiring every graduate, as they prepare to strike in early September.
Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week
Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week
The father of a New Zealander detained in the United States believes there is a 90 percent chance she will be released before the end of the week.
Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show
Robertson defends Covid hearing no-show
Grant Robertson has defended his refusal to appear at a week-long public hearing for decision-makers in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Double shooting: police 'threatened' with hunting knife
Double shooting: police 'threatened' with hunting knife
Updated 2.02 pm
A neighbour says officers were routinely called to the Christchurch house where a woman was fatally shot and a man critically injured by police.
Cold front set to bring rain, strong winds
Cold front set to bring rain, strong winds
Spring may be just around the corner, but winter is not done with us yet.
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'Tone deaf and greedy': Sunday parking charges slammed
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'Tone deaf and greedy': Sunday parking charges slammed
Charging for Sunday parking in Dunedin has been slammed as a money grab that will kill off centre city business.
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'My suffering doesn’t matter': Victim outraged as child sex offender freed early
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'My suffering doesn’t matter': Victim outraged as child sex offender freed early
The victim of an Otago sex offender says her abuser charmed his way into an early release while she suffers a "life sentence" of trauma.
Maori Hill School pupils active and stylish
Maori Hill School pupils active and stylish
Tip your hat to the imagination of these Dunedin primary school pupils.
Funds to buy community hub fall short
Funds to buy community hub fall short
"We tried, but could not get over the last hurdle."
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DCC concerned growth plan overreaction
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DCC concerned growth plan overreaction
The government’s drive to grow housing could impose Auckland-style urban sprawl as a misguided template for other cities, Dunedin councillors have warned.
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Second chance at life treasured
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Living life to the fullest after transplant
Natalie Brown never takes for granted her second chance at life.
Lotto 2507
Lotto 2507
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Many books sodden after pipe bursts
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Many books sodden after pipe bursts
Countless books have been lost to frigid waters after a morning frost burst a pipe above a Dunedin bookshop.