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Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

Stricken trio spend six hours in water clinging to lifejacket and bucket

Three men who spent six hours in the water after their boat overturned did not have time to grab hold of anything, the Coastguard says.

Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

Tiny almost-invisible jellyfish silently stung Uretiti Beach swimmers such as this beachgoer on...

Tiny jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for swimmers

Dozens of Bream Bay swimmers are being stung by microscopic jellyfish as the sea temperature climbs to more than 22 degrees.

Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

The car's internal temperature was 49.1C when checked by the SPCA. Photo: Supplied / SPCA

Dog rescued 'just in time' from hot car which had hit 49C

A dog has been rescued from a hot car in Christchurch that had an internal temperature of more than 49C.

Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

Dunedin Hospital emergency department is a location of interest in the measles outbreak. Photo:...

Majority of ED nurses experienced abuse over holidays: survey

A survey of emergency department nurses shows a majority were subjected to abuse over the festive season.

Fire contained but crews will work into night

A fierce blaze in a Dunedin scout hall which prompted emergency smoke danger alerts across the city has been contained by firefighters after a five-hour battle.

Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

In a post on social media, Peters said the Reserve Bank had no role in US politics and should not...

Winston Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her lane'

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has urged the Reserve Bank governor to stay in her lane when it comes to United States domestic politics.

Fire victim was community housing tenant

Christchurch apartment fire victim was community housing tenant

The person who died after a fire at a Christchurch apartment on Tuesday was a community housing tenant.

Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

Police were called to the crash on Highsted Rd last night. Photo: Supplied

Driver dies in fiery crash, 'courageous' efforts save trapped passengers

A young driver died but two passengers were saved by members of the public after a fiery crash near Rotorua.

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way

Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran. Photo: Reuters

Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says help on way

US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and remember the names of those abusing them, saying help is on the way.

Heavy rain on way for top of South Island

Heavy rain is forecast to hit the top of the South Island as a low-pressure system moves in this evening.

Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

Matthew Fairbrother rode around a Christchurch McDonald's for 24 hours at Christmas. Photo:...

Mac attack: Rider bikes for 24 hours at Christchurch McDonald's

A Christchurch mountain biker spent 24 hours cycling continuous laps around a McDonald's drive-through to test his endurance.

NCEA exam results available from today

NCEA exam results available from today

More than 150,000 students in New Zealand, Niue and the Cook Islands can access their NCEA exam results today.

Horowhenua shooting a 'tragic family incident'

Horowhenua's mayor says a shooting overnight that left a person dead and three critically hurt was a family harm incident.

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Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’

Youths harass a sea lion at Smaills Beach on Monday evening. Photo: Jarred Wilson

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Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’

A group of young men at a Dunedin beach repeatedly taunted a sea lion into chasing them to the horror of a local wildlife photographer.

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Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches

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Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches

A high-risk Dunedin child sex offender has been locked up for repeatedly ignoring court orders.

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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent

Police officers check to see if anyone is inside a tent that was found pitched on the Kitchener...

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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent

Peace, tranquillity, a great harbour view — the Kitchener St helipad looks like an idyllic spot for a private campsite.

‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’

Rawiri Wheoki was sentenced to 60 hours’ community work for throwing a can at a man’s head. Photo...

‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’

A youth touch coach has been left feeling anxious and distressed after a Dunedin man hurled a can of alcohol at him.

Broken spring puts seesaw out of action

Broken spring puts seesaw out of action

A seesaw at the George St playground in Dunedin is out of action because of a broken spring.

BBC files for dismissal

The scandal at the BBC has dominated national newspapers and TV bulletins since it broke on...

BBC files for dismissal

The BBC will take legal steps to have United States President Donald Trump’s $US10 billion ($NZ17.3b) defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed

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Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title

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Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title

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