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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan

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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan

A meeting between the ORC and government ministers later this month could allow councillors to "advocate for practical solutions" to local freshwater issues.

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Ant ‘new to science’ found on return to Foulden Maar

A new ant was discovered on scientists’ first return to Otago’s Foulden Maar after the area was...

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Ant ‘new to science’ found on return to Foulden Maar

After a five-year hiatus, researchers were allowed to return to Foulden Maar late last year and in a matter of hours they discovered a 23 million-year-old ant, an expert says.

Family violence 'much bigger problem than people think'

The man subjected his family to more than a decade of physical, psychological and emotional abuse...

Family violence 'much bigger problem than people think'

Family violence prevention experts say it is incredibly concerning that two children have died this year and more needs to be done to prevent such tragedies.

Occupants escape harm

A damaged car rests on a grass verge at the intersection of Frederick and Castle Sts (State Highway 1) after a two-vehicle crash in North Dunedin yesterday.

Funeral for slain police officer to be held next week

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and some of the flowers laid outside her police station after her...

Funeral for slain police officer to be held next week

A funeral with full police honours will be held next week for slain Nelson police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.

Woman pleads not guilty to neglect after baby's death

Yixia Chen appeared in Christchurch District Court on Tuesday.

Woman pleads not guilty to neglect after baby's death

A woman has denied charges of neglect following the death of a young infant in North Canterbury last year.

126 dead, 400 rescued in Tibet quake

Damaged houses in a village near Shigatse, Tibet. Photo: Xinhua via REUTERS

126 dead, 400 rescued in Tibet quake

A strong earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people and flattening hundreds of houses.

New mum hit with surprise $9K tax bill

A mum to two young kids was horrified to discover at the end of last year that she had a $9000 bill to Inland Revenue for overpaid Working for Families credits

'Unprecedented number' of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill

'Unprecedented number' of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill

An "unprecedented number" of submissions has been made to Parliament's website as the deadline to submit on the Treaty Principles Bill draws close.

US reports first bird flu-related death

The SPCA says chickens needs space, shelter, a dust bath and good care. Photo: RNZ

US reports first bird flu-related death

A US patient who had been hospitalised with H5N1 bird flu has died, the Louisiana Department of Health says, marking the country's first reported human death from the virus.

Patient charged over hospital assault

Patient charged over hospital assault

Health New Zealand has confirmed a staff member at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital was assaulted by a patient.

Alleged child murders 'utterly heartbreaking'

Minister for Children Karen Chhour. Photo: RNZ

Alleged child murders 'utterly heartbreaking'

The Minister for Children is encouraging people to report family violence after the alleged murders of two children in the first week of the year.

Long road to recovery after massive bushfire contained

Tourism operators and farmers in Victoria are pleading for more support to get back on their feet following a bushfire that destroyed homes and killed hundreds of animals.

Dame Tariana Turia laid to rest

Mourners gather for Dame Tariana Turia's tangi at Whangaehu Marae. Photo: RNZ

Dame Tariana Turia laid to rest

The founder of Te Pāti Māori, Dame Tariana Turia, is being laid to rest at her marae at Whangaehu.

More unsettled summer weather on way

Summery conditions have been elusive in some parts of the country. Photo: RNZ

More unsettled summer weather on way

Meterologists say the unseasonable cold snap that has derailed summer for many parts of the country is set to linger on for at least another week.

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Research set to resume at Foulden Maar

Dunedin’s scientific community is celebrating the return of research at fossil site Foulden Maar....

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Research set to resume at Foulden Maar

Research is set to resume at an internationally significant Otago fossil site, once controversially scheduled to be mined for a dog food supplement, then bought by the DCC to be preserved for environmental and scientific purposes.