Roaming bear forces school supensions
The Japanese city of Utsunomiya suspended all 94 of the primary and middle schools it operates after its first-ever bear sighting, an official says.
Evacuation order for Wellington coast residents
Evacuation order for Wellington coast residents
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for waterfront properties on the Wellington south coast, ahead of huge forecast swells. A state of emergency has been declared in two areas.
Police boss 'disappointed' not informed of Labour candidacy
Police boss 'disappointed' not informed of Labour candidacy
The head of police is "very disappointed" by Supt Rakesh Naidoo's failure to give earlier notice of his intention to stand for Labour in the November election.
Deadly quake hits Philippines
Deadly quake hits Philippines
At least 15 people are feared dead in the southern Philippines after a powerful magnitude 7.8 quake struck off the island of Mindanao.
National pledge to double QEII trust funding
National pledge to double QEII trust funding
National has promised to double baseline funding for the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust charity to $8.5m if re-elected.
Concern growing for missing Christchurch woman
Concern growing for missing Christchurch woman
An appeal has been made for help to locate an 81-year-old Christchurch woman who has been missing for several days.
Polytech campuses set to reopen after bomb threat
Polytech campuses set to reopen after bomb threat
Dunedin’s Otago Polytechnic plans to reopen on Tuesday after being forced to evacuate all staff and students and close due to a bomb threat.
No tsunami threat for NZ after Philippines quake
No tsunami threat for NZ after Philippines quake
There is no tsunami threat to NZ following a strong earthquake in the Philippines, but warnings are in force for many other nations in the Pacific.
Warning signs missed ahead of mosque shooting, new book claims
Warning signs missed ahead of mosque shooting, new book claims
Warning signs were missed ahead of the terror attacks in Christchurch on March 15, 2019, a new book says.
Nine injured in shooting near England World Cup base
Nine injured in shooting near England World Cup base
Nine people sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting near England's World Cup base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, days before the tournament is due to start.
Knife allegedly used to demand money outside library
Knife allegedly used to demand money outside library
A knife-wielding man was arrested after allegedly demanding money from another man outside the Dunedin City Library, police say.
Labour reveals list for election
Labour reveals list for election
Labour has unveiled its list for the November election with 30 newcomers.
Strong winds forecast for Dunedin, Clutha
Strong winds forecast for Dunedin, Clutha
A gusty night may be ahead for parts of the South.
Person dies after fiery truck crash in Canterbury
Person dies after fiery truck crash in Canterbury
A person has died after a fiery serious crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury.
Iran strikes on Israel a 'very concerning development', Luxon says
Iran strikes on Israel a 'very concerning development', Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says an escalation in the Middle East war won't help fuel prices in New Zealand, but he's not worried about supply problems.
Thousands more blood donors sought
Thousands more blood donors sought
The New Zealand Blood Service is seeking thousands more donors so it can meet the growing demand for lifesaving blood and plasma medicines.
Homeless children overlooked by social housing system, research shows
Homeless children overlooked by social housing system, research shows
An advocacy group is calling for urgent action to house thousands of homeless mothers and their children.
Job shortage impacting engineering students needing work experience
Job shortage impacting engineering students needing work experience
Some engineering students are struggling to find the work experience needed to complete their degrees.
More school students working to help pay family bills
More school students working to help pay family bills
A Child Poverty Action Group report estimated as many as 15,000 teenagers were working 20-50 hours a week.
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RMA’s 2GP impact concerns remain
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The implementation of a plan more than a decade in the making has been hailed as a major milestone that is about ensuring Dunedin is ‘‘a fantastic city to live in’’, the mayor says.