Massive blast at Chinese fireworks factory leaves 21 dead
A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for a thorough investigation, state media is reporting.
'Let the kid on': Act Party wants to change school bus rules
'Let the kid on': Act Party wants to change school bus rules
The Act Party wants children to be able to hop on any passing school bus as long as there's space on board.
Inquest hears teacher's fight to save students in caving tragedy
Inquest hears teacher's fight to save students in caving tragedy
A teacher has described the moment he thought he was going to die while trying to save students on a deadly trip to Abbey Caves.
Govt delivers ultimatum to councils
'Lead your own reform, or we will do it for you': Govt delivers ultimatum to councils
Updated 2.55 pm
The government has given councils an ultimatum: come up with amalgamation plans within three months or the government will do it for you.
Mystery door on beach 'a marketing stunt'
Mystery door on Wellington beach 'a marketing stunt'
Updated 1.10 pm
Police now say a plane door found on a beach near Wellington's Ōwhiro Bay was a "marketing stunt".
Nightclub firebombed as Melbourne 'grog wars' escalate
Nightclub firebombed as Melbourne 'grog wars' escalate
Police are investigating a firebombing at a Melbourne nightclub as the number of arson attacks increases in the so-called "grog wars" plaguing the city.
Neil Finn plans wellness retreat at controversial Auckland pub
Neil Finn plans wellness retreat at controversial Auckland pub
Felix Walton of RNZSplit Enz and Crowded House member Neil Finn has bought a controversial Auckland pub, with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat. Edinburgh Castle in Eden Terrace has a history...
Three dead after yacht rescue mission goes wrong
Three dead after NSW yacht rescue mission goes wrong
Two marine rescue volunteers have died as they sought to assist a stricken yacht in a deadly rescue mission.
Teen raped after sharing pizza with stranger
Teen raped after sharing pizza with stranger
A teenager was raped by a man she shared a pizza with after following him to his house where the pair shared alcohol before she became drunk and disoriented.
US says Iranian boats sunk in bid to open Strait
US says Iranian boats sunk in bid to open Strait of Hormuz
The US military said it had destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones amid efforts to open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Concerns for missing Mosgiel woman
Concerns for missing Mosgiel woman
Concerns have been raised over the wellbeing of a woman missing from Mosgiel for several days.
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'Absolute incompetence': Council slammed, compensation sought
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'Absolute incompetence': Council slammed, compensation sought
The Dunedin City Council has been slammed for ‘‘absolute incompetence’’ over roadworks, which have forced two businesses to close their doors.
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Man felt like a ‘fool’ after using fake notes
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Man felt like a ‘fool’ after using fake notes
An Oamaru man who used fake hundred-dollar bills has learned a hard lesson — ‘‘if it’s too good to be true, it normally f...... is’’.
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Science enthusiast earns his badge
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Science enthusiast earns his badge
When a Dunedin secondary student with a jersey full of scientific achievement badges noticed one area was not covered, he designed one of his own.
Chairman quits after review
Chairman quits after review
Financial Markets Authority chairman Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary failed to meet the standards of political neutrality expected of the head of an...
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Family take up fight for iconic lecture theatres
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Family take up fight for lecture theatres
The daughter and widow of one of the key engineers behind the University of Otago’s Archway Lecture Theatres are petitioning for the building’s protection.
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Stormwater work claim ‘simply wrong’: Hawkins
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Stormwater work claim ‘simply wrong’: Hawkins
Accusations of misleading rhetoric and allusions to ‘‘dirty politics’’ have been traded, as Dunedin City Council by-election candidates clash over claims about stormwater issues.
Central city roadworks to begin
Central city roadworks to begin
Work to resurface sections of road in Dunedin’s central city will begin this week.
Mental health education needed early: Kirwan
Mental health education needed early: Kirwan
Giving children a mental health ‘‘toolbox’’ early is crucial, a mental health advocate says.
Getting a feel for life as an Otago student
Getting a feel for life as an Otago student
Prospective students flocked to Dunedin in their thousands at the weekend to get a brief taste of campus lifestyle and the tertiary educational opportunities on offer.