Teen caught taking knuckledusters into court
A teenager with a set of knuckledusters lying at the bottom of his bag received a warning from police after he was caught taking them into court.
Breath test 3.5 times over legal limit as mother breaches bail
Breath test 3.5 times over legal limit as mother breaches bail
A Mosgiel mother with her two young children in the car was arrested at a traffic stop, after breaching her bail conditions by driving, allegedly while drunk.
Doctor at fault after woman died days after Covid vaccine
Doctor at fault after woman died days after Covid vaccine
A woman with a rare genetic disorder found unresponsive in her bed by her mother died four days after she was vaccinated against Covid-19.
Podmore inquest to resume in April
Podmore inquest to resume in April
The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume in April following an abrupt halt to proceedings late last year.
PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US
PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US
The prime minister has congratulated the new president of the United States, Donald Trump.
Trump pardons nearly all charged over Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Trump pardons nearly all charged over Jan. 6 Capitol riot
President Donald Trump has pardoned nearly everyone criminally charged with participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, in a show of solidarity with supporters who stormed the seat of American power in his name.
Hundreds of aid trucks entering Gaza: UN
Hundreds of aid trucks entering Gaza: UN
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said 915 aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip on Monday, the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and...
Group allegedly impersonate police on Three Mile Hill
Group allegedly impersonate police on Three Mile Hill
People trying to pass off a 1989 Ford Telstar as a police car ensured a chaotic night for the public on Dunedin's Three Mile Hill last night.
Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work
Trainee electrician fined for dangerous work
A trainee electrician has been fined $10,000 by the New Plymouth District Court for unsupervised work that could have resulted in death.
GPs concerned about govt's vaping kits
GPs concerned about govt's vaping kits
A group representing general practitioners is concerned by officials' decision to fund vaping kits due to the associated health risks.
Vehicle attacked amid car sale confusion
Vehicle attacked amid car sale confusion
A disagreement over the rightful ownership of a car allegedly sold to two Dunedin people boiled over after a man attacked the vehicle with a hammer and screwdriver.
Nelson mayor calls out Trump on atom-splitting claim
Nelson mayor calls out Trump on atom-splitting claim
The Mayor of Nelson has fact-checked newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump's claim an American split the atom.
Mother and pup
Mother and pup
Fast asleep on the bush walk in Pounawea! Stopped in our tracks. Obviously!
Homemade spring rolls
Homemade spring rolls
Baby Sofia Fox showing off her baking skills with her homemade six-month spring rolls. - Sam Fox
Heritage building turned into dream home
Mission to turn heritage building into dream home
An historic Canterbury home is getting a new lease on life as its owners John and Wendy Hillary pour their life savings into rebuilding it into a modern classic.
Childcare centre torched in anti-Semitic attack
Childcare centre torched in anti-Semitic attack in Sydney
Leaders have vowed to hunt down the "bastards" responsible for an anti-Semitic attack on a Sydney childcare centre located close to a synagogue.
Biden issues preemptive pardons for family, Trump targets
Biden issues preemptive pardons for family, Trump targets
Former US president Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for several of his family members and people who new President Donald Trump has targeted for retaliation.
Teen admits murder of young girls in Southport
Teen admits murder of young girls in Southport
A British teenager has unexpectedly pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event last July.
Water leaks costing country $122m a year
'Terrible waste': Water leaks costing country $122m a year
Public health experts have found New Zealand's water infrastructure system is leaking at a rate far higher than in leading European countries.
Wild weather to lash northern NZ
Wild weather to lash northern NZ
The upper North Island is expected to be in for a drenching on Tuesday, with a subtropical low sweeping down from Northland.