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'Quiet, piggy': White House defends Trump's response to Epstein question

Donald Trump during a meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi...

'Quiet, piggy': White House defends Trump's response to Epstein question

The White House has defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter "piggy" as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president's remarks reflected his frankness and transparency.

Former cop quits as aviation boss over damning IPCA report

Former cop quits as aviation boss over damning IPCA report

A former senior leader at police has quit his role the Civil Aviation Authority following the police watchdog's scathing report into how police handled allegations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

Education: What's coming in 2026 after year of change

The Canterbury Primary Principals' Association has outlined its concerns in a letter to Education...

Education: What's coming in 2026 after year of change

As the end of the year approaches, the government's overhaul of the school system seems to have gone into overdrive and so has opposition to its changes.

Testing shows Chathams waka from mid-1400s

The Rēkohu excavation site. Photo: Supplied

Testing shows Chathams waka from mid-1400s

Interim radiocarbon dating on a partially excavated waka in Chatham Islands has revealed the waka arrived on the islands in the mid 1400s.

Heat on in Christchurch, cooler conditions in South

The heat is on for people in Christchurch today, but it's a cooler day for those living in the South

Fire forces evacuation at COP30 summit in Brazil

People use fire extinguishers to put out a fire at the Pavilion of Countries in the Blue Zone at...

Fire forces evacuation at COP30 summit in Brazil

Talks at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil were disrupted after a fire broke out in the venue, triggering an evacuation as negotiators were hunkering down to try to land a deal to strengthen international climate efforts.

Deadly Israeli strikes put fragile ceasefire in balance

A Palestinian woman at the site of Wednesday's Israeli strike in Gaza City. Photo: Reuters

Deadly Israeli strikes put fragile ceasefire in balance

Israeli airstrikes have killed another five people in Gaza today, a day after 25 were killed as Hamas and Israel accuse each other of violating an increasingly fragile near six-week-old truce.

Zelenskiy ready to work on US-backed plan to end war

Firefighters work at the site of the Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in...

Zelenskiy ready to work on US-backed plan to end war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said after talks with a top US Army official he was ready to work with Washington on a plan to end the war in Ukraine, and he expects to discuss it with President Trump in the coming days.

Stalker unleashed 'bombardment' on victim

Joshua William Moffatt. Photo: Staff photographer

Stalker unleashed 'bombardment' on victim

A “relentless” repeat stalker who turned up with flowers and a heart-shaped balloon at his victim’s home has avoided another stint behind bars – but only just.

Pile work caps milestone for new Dunedin Hospital

The completed pile capping. Photo: Supplied

Pile work caps milestone for new Dunedin Hospital

The completion of pile capping at the site of the new Dunedin Hospital's inpatient building has been hailed as a "major achievement" by the health minister.

Damning report condemns UK's Covid response

Britain's then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a news conference relating to the Covid pandemic...

Damning report condemns UK's Covid response

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson oversaw a toxic, chaotic and dithering response to the Covid pandemic, a report by a public inquiry has concluded.

Drop in violent crime due to tougher gang laws: Govt

Police Minister Mark Mitchell (L), Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (C) and Justice Minister Paul...

Drop in violent crime due to tougher gang laws: Govt

The coalition government says its tough-on-crime approach is working as a new survey reports 38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime.

Feral cat 'crime family' now on hit-list

Campaigner happy feral cat 'crime family' now on hit-list

New Zealand's best-known opponent of letting cats wander where they please is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue.

Boozed Dunedin driver in near-miss with dog walker

Boozed Dunedin driver in near-miss with dog walker

A Dunedin drink-driver who swerved onto the pavement and almost ran over a dog walker blew nearly six times over the legal alcohol limit.

Vow to reopen after fire claims shop, home

Patricia Hailes, 83, is determined to reopen her 20c Shop after a fast-moving fire destroyed it...

Vow to reopen after fire claims shop, home

Patricia Hailes has become a Christchurch community treasure over the past five years, offering near-free books, clothes and other secondhand items at her 20c Shop.