Govt refusing to meet with NZ's largest union
She's prepared to meet fringe unions with memberships in double digits, but the minister for workplace relationships has no time for the country's biggest workers' union.
Labor pains as Dutton rides high in Aussie polls
Labor pains as Dutton rides high in Aussie polls
Peter Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.
Wellington housing complexes deemed quake-prone
Wellington housing complexes deemed quake-prone
By Nick James of RNZ Six Wellington City Council social housing complexes that are home to more than 300 people have been deemed earthquake prone.
Starmer offers to send UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
Starmer offers to send UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is ready to send British troops to Ukraine as part of any postwar peacekeeping force.
Motorcyclist in hospital after crash
Motorcyclist in hospital after crash
A motorcyclist has ended up in hospital with a possible broken arm and hip after a crash in Dunedin.
Licence suspended after three times over limit: police
Licence suspended after three times over limit: police
A Dunedin driver stopped for speeding was more than three times over the legal alcohol limit, police said.
First electric fire truck at work in Christchurch
First electric fire truck at work in Christchurch
The first electric fire truck in New Zealand started work at Christchurch Airport on Monday morning.
Ukraine, Europe to be part of 'real' peace talks: US
Ukraine, Europe to be part of 'real' peace talks: US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine and Europe will be part of any "real negotiations" to end Moscow's war.
BAFTAS: Conclave, The Brutalist big winners
BAFTAS: Conclave, The Brutalist big winners
Papal selection thriller Conclave and period drama The Brutalist are the big winners at the BAFTA Film Awards, taking four prizes each.
NZ-born teen's deportation paused
NZ-born teen's deportation paused
A New Zealand-born teen's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute, after an appeal to Immigration Minister Chris Penk.
Google's AI breaching NZ name suppressions
Google's AI breaching NZ name suppressions
Google's AI has been breaching name suppression orders put in place by New Zealand courts.
Posties defy PO box order from NZ Post
Posties defy PO box order from NZ Post
Posties are disobeying an order from NZ Post to return mail to sender, rather than mark it up with the correct PO box number.
Tech agencies hit back at claims they failed to protect Ardern
Tech agencies hit back at claims they failed to protect Ardern
New Zealand's internet safety agencies have taken legal action against claims of failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from vicious online abuse.
GP earning less than minimum wage
GP earning less than minimum wage
Taranaki GP Keith Blayney earns less than his receptionist these days - but claims it's better than relying on the government's "flawed" capitation funding system.
Māori leader David Ellison dies
Māori leader David Ellison dies
Distinguished Māori leader David Ellison has died. He was 88.
Puckering up for a big bug
Puckering up for a big bug
Tūhura Otago Museum senior events co-ordinator Jessica Hatfield gives a giant African millipede a kiss as part of Bug Day.
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Cruise emissions ‘challenge’
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Cruise emissions ‘challenge’
Ways of reducing Dunedin’s cruise ship emissions need to come from the industry and the government, a city councillor says.
Call for Kiwis to donate some of state pension
Call for Kiwis to donate some of state pension
Sir Ian Taylor wants those who can afford to put some of their superannuation towards charities targeting child poverty to do so.
Sun’s out
Sun’s out
Brighton Beach was a hive of activity as a sunny Saturday in Dunedin drew locals and visitors alike to the water.
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DCC’s capital programme falls behind
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DCC’s capital programme falls behind
Delivery of the Dunedin City Council’s capital expenditure programme has slipped behind schedule and the chief executive says this is partly because of increased scrutiny from councillors.