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The cats came back: new design deemed ‘win-win’
The "George Street Cats" are staying.
Alleged chopper robber warned for 'wasting' judge's time
Alleged chopper robber warned for 'wasting' judge's time
A man accused of stealing critical gear from a rescue chopper has been warned for wasting a judge’s time while making sovereign-citizen arguments.
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Rates rises over 10% proposed
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Rates rises over 10% proposed
Rates increases above 10% for three years and about $1b of capital expenditure on pipes and pumps over the next nine years look set to be presented by the DCC as part of an effort to find balance.
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'Shattered': Runaway truck's driver has ban reduced
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'Shattered': Runaway truck's driver has ban reduced
The driver responsible for a runaway truck which killed a Dunedin 20-year-old will retain his heavy-transport licence after an appeal.
Deliberate dislocation never ‘gets better’
Deliberate dislocation never ‘gets better’
If you thought acrobats dislocating limbs was a painless piece of cake, Richard Arhinful can confirm it’s not and it’s excruciating.
Model submarine moving up from bath tests to pond
Model submarine moving up from bath tests to pond
A World War 2 German submarine has just surfaced in South Dunedin — and, alarmingly, its torpedoes are armed and ready to fire.
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‘Process too pressured to make best decisions’
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‘Process too pressured to make best decisions’
Shambolic. Farcical. Rushed. Not all commentary about a pivotal Dunedin City Council meeting was negative, but several councillors agree it left quite a bit to be desired. Grant Miller reports.
Immigration policy trapping thousands in modern slavery: sources
Immigration policy trapping thousands in modern slavery: sources
Thousands of victims of modern slavery are being denied support because of Britain's crackdown on illegal migration, according to more than a dozen sources.
Law changes could protect stalkers - victims
Law changes could protect stalkers - victims
"A watered-down missed opportunity that will do more harm than good."
Residents lobby to retain lower speed limit following Rakaia crash
Residents lobby to retain lower speed limit following Rakaia crash
Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyrone Burrowes was at his Mobil service station when he heard the terrible sound of a campervan and a milk tanker colliding.
Moderate earthquake strikes top of South Island
Moderate earthquake strikes top of South Island
Several hundred people have reported feeling a moderate earthquake in Seddon, Marlborough, on Friday afternoon.
Key safety system off in helicopter during collision
Key safety system off in helicopter during collision
A key safety system was turned off on the US Army helicopter that collided with an American Airlines AAL.O regional jet last week near Washington's Reagan Airport, ...
Judge accuses Trump of ignoring rule of law
Judge accuses Trump of ignoring rule of law
A federal judge in Seattle accused Donald Trump of ignoring the rule of law for political and personal gain.
Cook Islands backs down from passport proposal
Cook Islands backs down from passport proposal
The Cook Islands has backed down from its controversial passport proposal after New Zealand warned it was "willing to punish Cook Islanders", its prime minister, Mark Brown, says.
Parachutist entangled in powerlines
Parachutist entangled in powerlines
A sky diver is unhurt after becoming entangled with powerlines on Green Road in Parakai, north of Auckland.
'Career' musician accused of domestic violence
'Career' musician accused of domestic violence
A "career" musician accused of multiple accounts of domestic violence against a former partner is facing trial.
Alleged chopper robber sacks lawyer and makes speech from dock
Alleged chopper robber sacks lawyer and makes speech from dock
A man who allegedly stole critical equipment from a rescue chopper is now facing three more burglary charges and made an unusual court appearance today.
One serious after Mosgiel crash as speeding car runs stop sign
One serious after Mosgiel crash as speeding car runs stop sign
A person was seriously hurt when two young men returning from the pub smashed into another car in Mosgiel before one of them tried to fight bystanders, police said
Te Whatu Ora boss Margie Apa resigns
Te Whatu Ora boss Margie Apa resigns
Health New Zealand's embattled chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned - four months ahead of her contract coming to an end - with the "mutual agreement of the Health Commissioner.
Wanted pair busted driving on wrong side of road
Wanted pair busted driving on wrong side of road
A pair of very conspicuous alleged criminals on the run were caught after parking up in the middle of the street and driving off on the wrong side of the road.