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Database breach as staff searched for details of death

The Police Association says it's aware an internal investigation is under way, after police staff were found to be searching the main database for details about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death.

Record numbers still leaving New Zealand

Improved retail outlets have helped to lift Auckland International Airport’s earnings. Photo: NZ...

Record numbers still leaving New Zealand

New Zealand continues to lose residents in record numbers, and the gain from migration has tumbled to less than a quarter of the record surge a year ago.

Disqualified driver blows four times over legal limit

A disqualified Dunedin driver out for an alleged drunk drive around the central city was arrested after blowing over four times the legal limit.

Woman allegedly attacked flatmate with golf club

Woman allegedly attacked flatmate with golf club

A woman was arrested outside her South Dunedin flat yesterday after allegedly attacking her flatmate with a golf club, police say.

Prince Harry claims 'monumental' court victory

Prince Harry claims 'monumental' court victory

Prince Harry claimed a "monumental" victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group after the publisher settled his lawsuit, admitting unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time...

Turkey detains 11 over deadly ski resort fire

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya in Bolu, Turkey...

Turkey detains 11 over deadly ski resort fire

Turkey has detained 11 people as part of an investigation into a fire that killed 79 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said.

Trump adds to sanctions threat towards Russia

Trump adds to sanctions threat towards Russia

US President Donald Trump has said he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine.

Decline in drownings, hopes could improve further

There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that total even further.

Labour to put focus on crime, economy

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Labour to put focus on crime, economy

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told his caucus the party needs to up its game on the cost of living, crime and the economy.

Enrolled nurses struggling to find jobs

Kelly Chandler says many of her classmates were mature students who had worked as health care...

Enrolled nurses struggling to find jobs

Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training that they hoped would open up more career opportunities in healthcare.

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Confidential settlement data released by council

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Confidential settlement data released by council

The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.

‘Nothing stopping me’: mum-to-be off to cup

New Zealand roller derby team members (from left) Zoe Hobson, Ellie Stevens and Charmaine Reveley...

‘Nothing stopping me’: mum-to-be off to cup

When Ellie "Body Snatcher" Stevens travels to Austria for the Roller Derby World Cup, she will have a baby in tow.

Robbery latest crime at house

Macbeth St in Caversham has been the scene of numerous police callouts, all of which have...

Robbery latest crime at house

A robbery by two masked men armed with guns and a hammer is the latest in a string of incidents which has turned a quiet Dunedin street into "crime central", a resident says.

Fire restrictions for Dunedin, Clutha in place

Fire restrictions for Dunedin, Clutha in place

Dunedin and Clutha have become the latest areas to enter into a restricted fire season this summer.

Verge’s maintenance concerns resident

A popular Central Dunedin walkway has been engulfed by nature after the council all but abandoned efforts to maintain its grass verges, a resident says.

Cafe reopening in the pipeline

Cafe reopening in the pipeline

The Swan Cafe and Bar in Bath St, Dunedin, is expected to reopen next week after being closed because of pipes being upgraded in the area.

Lotto 2449

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

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‘Runaround’ given over request

Kāinga Ora tenant Wayne Kearns stands in the doorway of his Mosgiel home. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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‘Runaround’ given over request

A Dunedin Kāinga Ora tenant with bowel cancer and declining mental health says he has been given the "runaround" for years over a request to move to Christchurch to be closer to family.

Students sample science life at camps

Caitlin White, 17, a year 13 student at Ellesmere College, in Leeston, near Christchurch,...

Students sample science life at camps

If there is one thing you have to know about Caitlin White, it is that she loves science.

‘Love and hard work’ key to hitting 100

Mossbrae’s longest-staying resident Rosabel Lott was delighted after several of her nieces ...

‘Love and hard work’ key to hitting 100

She may not go to the races any more, but Rosabel Lott still knows what it takes to place a winning bet.

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