The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.

The government has announced a $30 million spend on tourism, infrastructure and biodiversity projects.

A Health and Disability Commissioner report has revealed a doctor breached three codes after a botched surgery resulted in a man being left with one lung.

Peter Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.

A Dunedin driver stopped for speeding was more than three times over the legal alcohol limit, police said.