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Man hit by car in attack from behind
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Man hit by car in attack from behind
A Dunedin man hit another man with a car in a "surprise attack", breaking his sternum and leaving him bedridden, a court has heard.
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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue
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Councillor accused of misrepresenting issue
A senior Dunedin councillor has taken city council staff to task for the way he claims they "misdirected" government money, but he was pulled up for the tone and wording of his speech.
Climate change response could cost billions
City’s fight or flight response to climate change could cost billions: report
Responding to increased flood risk in South Dunedin and creating an attractive future for the community could cost up to $7.1 billion by 2100, a new report suggests.
Calls to repatriate foreign remains, artefacts from UK
Calls to repatriate foreign remains, artefacts from UK
Some British lawmakers, NGOs and researchers have called on the government to fix what they have described as a "legislative vacuum".
Former test cricketer faces jail for drug supply
Former test cricketer faces jail for drug supply
Former Australian test cricket star Stuart MacGill might still be jailed, but he has been spared a potential life sentence over his role in a $330,000 cocaine deal that led to his violent kidnapping.
Putin orders swift Russia take back in Kursk
Putin orders swift Russia take back in Kursk
Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, ordered top commanders to defeat Ukrainian forces in the western region of Kursk as soon as possible.
King farewells Goff from UK high commissioner role
King farewells Goff from UK high commissioner role
Ousted United Kingdom High Commissioner Phil Goff was farewelled overnight with a message from King Charles.
Auckland, Wellington renters paying less - data
Auckland, Wellington renters paying less - data
Renters in two major cities may be paying less than they were a year ago, according to new data.
Protesters fined for walking on motorway
Protesters fined for walking on motorway
Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.
Former tax agent sentenced for tax fraud
Former tax agent sentenced for tax fraud
A former tax agent has been sentenced to the maximum length of home detention for sustained tax fraud.
Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late
Nearly 10% of school lunches delivered late
The School Lunch Collective says a drop in the number of on-time deliveries is evidence of its strength.
Bus hub murder trial jury fails to reach verdict
Bus hub murder trial jury fails to reach verdict
A jury has not yet reached a verdict in the bus-hub stabbing case and will continue its deliberations tomorrow.
Pakistan military ends deadly train standoff
Pakistan military ends deadly train standoff
Pakistani security forces have stormed a train that had been hijacked by separatist militants, killing all 33 attackers and ending a day-long standoff involving hundreds of hostages, the military says.
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.
SpaceX delays mission to retrieve astronauts
SpaceX delays mission to retrieve astronauts
SpaceX has scrubbed the expected launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the ISS and the homecoming of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck in space for 9 months.
Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug
Fourth person in hospital from unknown drug
A fourth person has been hospitalised after taking an unknown drug in the Wairarapa.
'Use it or lose it': 90-year-old loves to dance
'Use it or lose it': 90-year-old loves to dance
Rona Glover proves age is no barrier as she continues to attend regular dance classes at the age of 90.
Chilling death threat email sent to school
Chilling death threat email sent to school
"Give me $27,500 in cryptocurrency or I will kill everyone at the school." That was the chilling late night email sent to staff and students of a Canterbury school.
How to spot tomorrow's blood moon
How to spot tomorrow's blood moon
A rare blood moon will be seen across all of New Zealand on Friday.
Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations.