'Crucial information' sought in North Dunedin homicide probe
Police investigating the death of a man in North Dunedin say members of the public may have "crucial information" that could help them with their inquiry.
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Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Mt Everest
Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Mt Everest
Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest have been guided to safety by rescuers.
Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'
Angry Green Island couple 'charged, spat at police'
A Dunedin couple have matching court dates after they resisted police, allegedly kicking, spitting at and charging at the officers.
Christchurch Casino fined $5 million
'Serious systemic deficiencies': Christchurch Casino fined $5 million
Christchurch Casino has been handed a $5m penalty for breaching its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.
'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
'Bonkbuster' author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88
Jilly Cooper, the British author of novels such as "Rivals" and "Riders" whose 1980s bestsellers were a blend of sex, satire and class-based snobbery, has died aged 88.
Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
Two NZers on boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
A New Zealander on a boat that is trying to reach Gaza says she feels a mixture of fear and pride at the thought they are "doing the right thing".
Arrest after window smashed at Winston Peters' home
Arrest after window smashed at Winston Peters' home
A man has been arrested after a window was smashed at New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' house during a protest.
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Museum given eye-popping prosthetics collection
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Museum given eye-popping prosthetics collection
Have you ever wanted to intently stare at more than 500 eyes at once?
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Treasury warnings over medical school ignored
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Treasury warnings over medical school ignored
The government ignored repeated warnings from Treasury not to approve the new Waikato Medical School amid concerns about cost overruns.
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Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate
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Victim was ‘lovely guy’: ex-flatmate
The man found dead in North Dunedin has been described as "a really lovely guy" by his former flatmate.
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South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week
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South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week
Finally, the southern regions are starting to look a bit like summer.
New principal takes reins at John McGlashan
New principal takes reins at John McGlashan
John McGlashan College’s new principal Dr Aaron Columbus was welcomed to the Dunedin boys’ school with a full assembly yesterday.
Send it flying
Send it flying
Zaxen McInally, 10, from Macandrew Bay School, lines up a shot at the school disc golf tournament at Chingford Park in Dunedin yesterday afternoon.
‘A goal at every stadium’ to raise funds
‘A goal at every stadium’ to raise funds
When most people retire, their next step is to start kicking things off their bucket list.
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Charity house auction paused due to rising costs
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Charity house auction paused due to rising costs
The rising cost of building materials has forced Otago Polytechnic to pause on its annual charity house auction after 18 years and more than $1.7 million given to local charities.
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Candidates hoping for last-minute voter turnout
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Candidates hoping for last-minute voter turnout
A pair of mayoral hopefuls say the huge number of candidates has left Dunedin voters confused as the city languishes with one of the lowest turnouts nationwide.
Prosecutors to appeal mushroom killer's sentence
Prosecutors to appeal mushroom killer's sentence
Prosecutors have confirmed they will appeal mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's prison sentence, claiming it is manifestly inadequate.
French PM resigns after less than a month in charge
French PM resigns after less than a month in charge
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, just hours after appointing his new cabinet, after allies and foes alike threatened to topple his government.
Peters says 'disgusting coward' broke window at his home
Peters says 'disgusting coward' broke window at his home
Winston Peters says a window in his home has been smashed by a "disgusting coward" who was "truly gutless" and attributing it to "the radical left".
Tech giants warn against social media ban
Tech giants warn against social media ban
Tech giants TikTok and Meta have cautioned against a proposed social media ban for under 16 year olds, at a Parliament inquiry into social media harm.