Three dead, two hurt after car and train collide
Three people died and two are in hospital after a car collided with a freight train in Hamilton, police have confirmed.
Christchurch pupils targeted in 'frightening incident'
Christchurch pupils targeted in 'frightening incident'
A concerning incident for two children walking home from a Christchurch primary school has prompted a warning for parents in Cashmere.
Police ready to enforce gang patch ban
Police ready to enforce gang patch ban
Officers are ready to enforce the ban on gang patches, the Assistant Police Commissioner says.
Teen three times over limit: police
Teen three times over limit: police
A teenager police say was more than three times over the limit, stopped south of Dunedin, told officers he was driving to the North Island.
Māori Maps offers digital gateway to Aotearoa
Māori Maps offers digital gateway to Aotearoa
It's a comprehensive interactive digital map, aimed at helping Māori people abroad reconnect with their ancestral homes.
Archbishop resigns over child abuse scandal
Archbishop resigns over child abuse scandal
The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned "in sorrow", saying he had failed to ensure a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.
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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’
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Decision to release case to media ‘abysmal’
Dunedin club rugby player Carlin Wilkinson-Ballantine has been left "dumbfounded" by the Sport Integrity Commission’s decision to publicly out him as a drug cheat.
School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen
School ‘gutted’ after gardening equipment stolen
A Dunedin school has been left devastated after thieves stole gardening tools used by pupils and the community to maintain its grounds.
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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’
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Moana Pool event ‘pretty disturbing’
A Dunedin mother who says she intervened to stop a man filming her children getting changed at Moana Pool was left horrified as the event turned into a "citizen’s arrest".
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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’
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PM’s words to abuse survivors not a ‘proper apology’
A Dunedin survivor of historical physical and sexual abuse says he was brought to tears by the government’s apology and remains unsatisfied.
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
Over 1000 attend Octagon rally for Toitū Te Tiriti
A thriving society will be out of reach for New Zealand if the government persists with its "unjust" Treaty Principles Bill, a rally in Dunedin was told.
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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’
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Fee-hike vote done with ‘heavy heart’
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says he voted in favour of hiking fees 6% with a "heavy heart", but the increase could stave off further job cuts.
Finn family magic
Finn family magic
Neil Finn may qualify for a gold card, but like a fine wine he appears to be getting better with age.
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DCC advised ageing roads need attention
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DCC advised ageing roads need attention
Ageing roads will need attention and significant investment is required in Three Waters assets, Dunedin councillors have been advised, as they consider the decades ahead.
Trespass order enforced
Trespass order enforced
Two police officers arrest a person at the entrance of Sammy’s after they were trespassed and refused to leave.
More support for paramedics urged
More support for paramedics urged
Researchers are calling on organisations that employ first responders to provide more support for paramedics who attend suicide callouts.
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$40,000 boost for prostate cancer project
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$40,000 boost for prostate cancer project
A new blood test for improved diagnosis and management of prostate cancer may only be a few years away, after an emerging Otago researcher received a major funding boost.
Church pleased construction has started
Church pleased construction has started
Construction has begun on Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s new church at the corner of Factory Rd and Puddle Alley, near Mosgiel.
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Overgrown verge not a priority for council
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Overgrown verge not a priority for council
A St Clair woman is "embarrassed" by the overgrown grass verges around her home, but the council says aesthetics and beauty are not its priority.
Walking key to long life, 100-year-old’s son says
Walking key to long life, 100-year-old’s son says
Not having a driver’s licence has been a key for Alva Cadogan making it to 100.