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Shocked after knife brandished at girl
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Shocked after knife brandished at girl
A Dunedin mother is shocked by the response from police after a man brandished a knife at her 11-year-old daughter.
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Niwa: ‘Sound understanding’ of MetService operations
Niwa: ‘Sound understanding’ of MetService operations
NIWA wanted to acquire competitor MetService because it had a "sound understanding" of the way it operated, a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment report says.
Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games
Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games
An Ōtākou strength and exercise programme with a uniquely Māori kaupapa has flourished into a national movement.
Highlanders get in the Christmas spirit
Highlanders get in the Christmas spirit
Otago Highlanders James Arscott (left) and Josh Whaanga tell Santa about how good they have been this year, during his visit to Meridian Mall in...
Nikki Kaye's father dies days after former MP
Nikki Kaye's father dies days after former MP
Peter Kaye, the father of former MP Nikki Kaye, has died just days after his daughter.
Police raise alarm over 'Grinches' stealing parcels
Police raise alarm over 'Grinches' stealing parcels
It's the start of the silly season, but some sneaky suspects are stealing Christmas joy before it even happens, with parcel thefts on the rise.
Privatising health care 'not my overt policy' - Reti
Privatising health care 'not my overt policy' - Reti
Health Minister Shane Reti has told senior doctors and dentists he wants to work more closely with the private sector to cut waiting lists - but insists that is not a step towards privatisation.
'Series of human errors' blamed for Manawanui sinking
'Series of human errors' blamed for Manawanui sinking
The HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sank off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, an interim report has found.
Starmer vows to reduce Britain's migrant numbers
Starmer vows to reduce Britain's migrant numbers
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to reduce the number of migrants coming to Britain.
Healthy Homes review shows five-fold social, health benefits
Healthy Homes review shows five-fold social, health benefits
A review of the Healthy Homes Initiative shows every dollar spent led to five dollars in health savings in the following five years, fewer hospitalisations and less school absenteeism.
Second Russian attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure
Second Russian attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure
Russia has unleashed its second big attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this month, triggering deep power cuts across the country.
Bail for cop who tasered elderly woman
Bail for cop who tasered elderly woman
A police officer who fired his taser at a 95-year-old woman and ended her life, will remain on bail ahead of his manslaughter sentence.
Health NZ spent $72m on contractors amid staff cuts
Health NZ spent $72m on contractors amid staff cuts
Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to get rid of over 1000 positions for IT employees.
Security breach at Auckland Airport
Queues, cancellations after security breach at Auckland Airport
A security breach at Auckland Airport caused disruption for travellers this morning as all passengers had to be rescreened.
Concerns over missing sail boat
Concerns over missing boat near Christchurch
A search and rescue operation has failed to locate a small sail boat that was thought to be in trouble off the coast of Sumner last night.
School principals warn of staffing shortage
'Actually a crisis': Principals warn of staffing shortage
Southland is among several regions declaring a teacher supply crisis, as schools once again struggle to find enough staff for the coming year.
Australia passes social media ban for under-16s
Australia passes social media ban for under-16s
Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the nation, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world.
Summer likely to be warmer than average: Niwa
Summer likely to be warmer than average: Niwa
Summer officially starts on Sunday, but you would be forgiven for thinking it came early yesterday as temperatures soared across the motu.
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War injuries, ingenuity lead to intraocular invention
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War injuries, ingenuity lead to intraocular invention
Sadly, if it were not for World War 2 pilots getting shards of shattered plastic from aeroplane windscreens in their eyes, the world’s most successful and innovative cataract treatment may never...
‘Friends for life’
‘Friends for life’
Members of StarJam Dunedin’s enjoy themselves at the unofficial end-of-year party at the Wingatui Function Centre last night.