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Donald Trump speaks as he meets House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington. Photo: Reuters

Republicans set to take total control of Congress

President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party is set to control both houses of Congress when he takes office in January, enabling him to push an agenda of slashing taxes and shrinking the federal government.

National, Labour both up in latest poll

National, Labour both up in latest poll

The major parties have gained at the expense of the minor parties, in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.

Memorial service planned to honour Yanfei Bao

Memorial service planned to honour Yanfei Bao

A public memorial service will be held for real estate agent Yanfei Bao in Christchurch next week.

Trio killed in crash between train and car named

Officials at the site of the car and train crash in Hamilton. Photo: RNZ

Trio killed in crash between train and car named

The names of the three victims of Wednesday's fatal train and car collision in Hamilton have been released by police.

Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading

Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading

The Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading and will now go to the Justice Committee for consideration.

South Rd closed following crash

Emergency services attend a crash on South Rd in Dunedin, outside the Southern Cemetery, this...

South Rd closed following crash

A central Dunedin road was closed after two vehicles collided this afternoon.

Raids target Comancheros' drug network

Police say the supply of methamphetamine into the South has been "significantly disrupted" owing to recent raids targeting a motorcycle gang's drug network.

King Charles to open food hubs on birthday

King Charles to open food hubs on birthday

Britain's King Charles will celebrate his 76th birthday overnight (NZ time) by opening two food distribution hubs.

Unsafe preparation of chicken dish cause of students' illness

The outbreak affected students in University Hall and Ilam Student Accommodation. Photo: RNZ

Unsafe preparation of chicken dish cause of students' illness

Cooling and reheating chicken caused Canterbury University students to become ill, NZ Food Safety has confirmed.

Luxon gives scathing appraisal of Treaty Principles Bill

Luxon gives scathing appraisal of Treaty Principles Bill

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has given a scathing appraisal of the Treaty Principles Bill on the day of its first reading.

NZME proposes cutting community newspapers

NZME owns the New Zealand Herald. Photo: NZ Herald

NZME proposes cutting community newspapers

NZME is proposing to shut down 14 of its community newspapers.

Milo remains on menu for public health workers

Crown Monitor Lester Levy says it's appropriate the CDHB board is asking more probing questions...

Milo remains on menu for public health workers

The man in charge of the country's public health system has stepped in to ensure all staff can still have a drink of Milo at work.

Increased efforts to chase student loan debt

Increased efforts to chase student loan debt

The Inland Revenue department has doubled the size of its team responsible for chasing down overseas-based student loan debt.

Homes evacuated as truck flips down bank

A large truck has flipped down a bank on Mortimer Terrace in Aro Valley. Photo: RNZ / Samuel...

Homes evacuated as truck flips down bank

A large truck has rolled down a steep bank on a notoriously winding road in the Wellington suburb of Aro Valley.

Dunedin house bus fire 'suspicious'

A house bus that went up in flames in Dunedin is being treated as suspicious.

Bill of Rights Act advice 'quite damning'

Victoria University of Wellington professor of law Dean Knight. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Bill of Rights Act advice 'quite damning'

The government's lawyers have advised the Treaty Principles Bill is consistent with the Bill of Rights Act - but only because they expect courts would not allow it to override that law or the Treaty itself.

Armed police called to Brockville

Police including members of the AOS were called to Turnbull St this morning. PHOTO: TIM SCOTT

Armed police called to Brockville

Police including the AOS flooded a street in the Dunedin suburb of Brockville this morning, looking for a person of interest.

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Donation to hospital, cenotaph

The Dunedin Savings Bank, in Dowling St, precursor to later institutions Otago Savings Bank,...

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Donation to hospital, cenotaph

Under the Finance Act, which was passed by Parliament this week, the trustees of the Dunedin Savings Bank are authorised to contribute out of the surplus profits of the bank a sum not exceeding ...

Paralympic gold medallist pays a visit

Dunedin Paralympian Anna Grimaldi shows her gold medal to Bronte Jacobs, 6, from her win in the...

Paralympic gold medallist pays a visit

If there is one thing Anna Grimaldi wanted Maori Hill School pupils to know yesterday, it was that there is no such thing as a barrier to your dreams.

Officials raise refurbishment concerns

Previous engineering reports have criticised the idea of retrofitting the ageing Dunedin Hospital...

Officials raise refurbishment concerns

Senior officials at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora are raising doubts about the option of refurbishing Dunedin Hospital, sources say.

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