Dunedin flight cancelled amid security concern
An Air NZ flight to Dunedin has been cancelled and "anxious passengers" told to disembark from the plane in Auckland due to a "serious" security concern.
Australia heatwave expected to cause havoc
Australia heatwave expected to cause havoc
A heatwave sweeping across inland Australia is expected to cause havoc for firefighters trying to contain several large blazes.
Four hurt in crash on Southern Motorway
Four hurt in crash on Southern Motorway
Four people have been injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the Southern Motorway, causing delays.
Interim suppression for man accused of killing officer
Interim suppression for man accused of killing officer
The man accused of killing a police officer has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Nelson District Court.
Three believed hurt in Canterbury crash
Three believed hurt in Canterbury crash
Three people have reportedly been injured in a crash on SH1 in Canterbury.
$10m worth of meth seized at Auckland Airport
$10m worth of meth seized at Auckland Airport
Customs have arrested three drug couriers at Auckland Airport, seizing methamphetamine with a combined street value of more than NZ$10 million.
Wet weekend, but summer set to return
Wet weekend, but summer set to return
The cool and wet start to the year persists into the weekend for much of the country. But summer is set to return - just as many are going back to work.
Authorities fail to arrest Korean president
Authorities fail to arrest Korean president
Authorities have failed to arrest South Korea's impeached president after evading protesters supporting Yoon Suk Yeol, but coming to a standoff with security inside his compound.
OT not involved with family at time of alleged murder
OT not involved with family at time of alleged murder
Oranga Tamariki says it was not involved with the whānau of a baby who died this week at the time of the violent killing.
Banned bathroom heaters cause Chch house fires
Banned bathroom heaters cause Chch house fires
A warning has been issued after two separate house fires in Christchurch over the past 24 hours were caused by "prohibited" Serene bathroom heaters.
Search on for surfer after suspected shark attack
Search on for surfer after suspected shark attack
A search is resuming for a man believed to have been attacked by a shark while surfing at a remote beach.
Man in exploded Cybertruck was decorated soldier
Man in exploded Cybertruck was decorated soldier
Law enforcement officials named a US Army soldier as the likely person inside a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.
Victim of Canterbury workplace accident named
Victim of Canterbury workplace accident named
The man who died after an incident at a Canterbury workplace just before Christmas has been named.
Man climbs roof to evade police
Man climbs roof to evade police
A man who allegedly stole a car was arrested after clambering on to a roof in South Dunedin this morning, police say.
'She believed in people': Tributes for Dame Tariana
'She believed in people': Tributes for Dame Tariana
A stern but loving auntie, a woman of unshakeable principle, the very definition of a wāhine toa - just a few of the tributes for Dame Tariana Turia, who has died aged 80.
New Orleans attacker acted alone - FBI
New Orleans attacker acted alone - FBI
A US Army veteran who drove a truck into a crowd of New Year's Day revelers had pledged allegiance to Islamic State, but acted alone in the attack that killed at least 14 people, the FBI says.
Nelson out in force for slain officer
Nelson out in force for slain officer
More than 1000 people have attended a vigil in Nelson for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, killed after being hit by a vehicle while on patrol early on New Year's Day.
Drive-up restaurant
Drive-up restaurant
Seagulls squabble over the odd chip and piece of fish thrown from Chrissy Clark’s car window yesterday as she enjoyed dinner at the Esplanade at St Clair.
Smash-and-grab under investigation
Smash-and-grab under investigation
Dunedin police are investigating another smash-and-grab incident at a city store.
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Paddock’s future yet to be decided
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Paddock’s future yet to be decided
It may resemble a horse paddock at the moment, but land next to the Portobello Domain on the Otago Peninsula could end up going to the dogs.