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Cause of supermarket rat infestation still unknown

Cause of supermarket rat infestation still unknown

The Ministry for Primary Industries is still looking for what caused the rat infestation which shut down a Woolworths - formerly Countdown - supermarket earlier this year.

How much does it cost to have adult children living at home?

How much does it cost to have adult children living at home?

Allowing your adult children to live at home may be an expensive mistake, a retirement planning expert says.

From Dunedin to the Gold Coast

Jetstar Airbus A320 comes in to land at Dunedin Airport. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Dunedin to the Gold Coast: Jetstar flights to Aussie return to the south

Flights to and from the Gold Coast will take off from Dunedin Airport next winter.

Feud between tenant and landlord leads to utilities being cut

War between a landlord and his tenant over a sign she placed on the property escalated to the...

Feud between tenant and landlord leads to utilities being cut

What began as a minor dispute between a landlord and his tenant escalated into an all-out, tit-for-tat war.

Govt considers removing goal of carbon neutrality in public sector

New documents show the government is considering removing its goal of carbon neutrality across the public sector by 2025.

Man likely to lose more of family home to ex, despite 'protection'

A court has found a man put his family home in a trust to prevent his new partner from being able...

Man likely to lose more of family home to ex, despite 'protection'

A man who claimed his home was his "life’s work" placed it in a family trust when his marriage ended.

PM and Police Minister say Auckland assaults are dropping

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ/Layla Bailey-McDowell

PM and Police Minister say Auckland assaults are dropping

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell have announced a 22 percent drop in assaults in the Auckland CBD in the past year.

Marathon runners avoid disaster as car takes a detour

Marathon runners avoid disaster as car takes a detour

About 20 runners and walkers in the Emerson's Dunedin Marathon were forced to scatter mid-race this morning, when a vehicle veered off Harington Point Rd and into the path of the competitors.

Appeal of dangerous label for dog that attacked child fails

Quaid Brennan and Millie Russell, with Ariella Russell (8), said Onyx was a "loving dog". Photo:...

Appeal of dangerous label for dog that attacked child fails

A dog that attacked a child and caused "horrific" injuries will continue to be considered dangerous despite his owner’s attempt to appeal the classification.

How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ is still making millions

Rod Duke, interviewed by RNZ's Corin Dann for the RICH series Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ is still making millions - even in a recession

When Rod Duke became the boss of the Briscoe Group in 1988, it was illegal to sell most things on Sundays.

Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer

MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene will undergo surgery for breast cancer. Photo: Johnny Blades

Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer

Labour MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will take medical leave from Parliament next week.

Baby stopped breathing after she was given wrong dose of steroid

The Māngere Bridge couple wanted to share their story, as they worry it might happen to someone...

Baby stopped breathing after she was given wrong dose of steroid

A 4-week-old baby with a croup stopped breathing, turned blue and went floppy after being given medicine that was five times the dose it should have been.

Teacher fights to keep her job after criminal charges

A teacher who avoided a conviction for criminal offending is now fighting to keep her job.

Lawyer who stole life savings to practise again

Leautea Iosefa took $83,000 from his client within five months of her depositing it into a trust...

Lawyer allowed to practise again after stealing elderly client’s life savings

A lawyer who stole his elderly client’s life savings and was sentenced to home detention for it has been allowed to practise law again.

Overtaking manoeuvre 'gone wrong' caused collision

Emergency services at the scene of the crash. Photo: Regan Harris

Overtaking manoeuvre 'gone wrong' caused collision

A tourist's overtaking move 'gone wrong' caused a two-vehicle collision in the Lindis Pass.

Road reopens in Tasman after crash

State Highway 60, near Harley Road, Tasman, has now reopened following a late-morning crash.

Survivor calls on Church to investigate abuse at schools

Survivors say the physical and sexual abuse that occurred at Catholic schools, such as Marylands...

Survivor calls on Church to investigate abuse at schools

A man who survived and witnessed abuse at Catholic-run schools like Marylands in Christchurch says the way the church investigates complaints needs to change.

Millionaire selling home to 'simplify' his life

Multimillionaire selling Wānaka home to 'simplify' his life

A Wānaka multimillionaire is selling his recently completed home, Synchronicity, to "simplify my life".

Thousands of homes without power after snow

Enjoying the snow at Lake Hayes. Photo: Janie Reese

Thousands of homes without power after heavy snow

Heavy snow has closed roads and schools and cut power to 3500 homes in Otago and Queenstown.

Cold weather set to return

After being lulled into a false sense of security with all the warm spring weather of late, a polar blast may bring snow to low levels later this week.

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