Boosting tourism numbers top priority for Willis
Newly minted minister for economic growth Nicola Willis said boosting tourism numbers is top priority as the government moves away from its predecessor's plans on higher-value visitors.
Ceasefire would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers - Zelenskiy
Ceasefire would need at least 200,000 peacekeepers - Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said at least 200,000 European peacekeepers would be needed to prevent a new Russian attack after any ceasefire deal.
22 states sue Trump over citizenship order
22 states sue Trump over birthright citizenship order
Democratic-led states and civil rights groups have filed a slew of lawsuits challenging US President Donald Trump's bid to roll back birthright citizenship.
No change to abortion laws: Health Minister
No change to abortion laws: Health Minister
Newly-appointed Health Minister Simeon Brown says abortion rights and access to services won't change under his watch.
Masked armed pair kick down door in Caversham
Masked armed pair kick down door in Caversham
Two masked armed men kicked down a Caversham’s household’s front door before demanding drugs and money, police say.
'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall
'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall
About 20 assaults have been reported around a Christchurch shopping mall over the past six months, with a violent pack of teenage girls allegedly terrorising "vulnerable kids".
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Rapist refused parole over ‘undue risk’
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Rapist refused parole over ‘undue risk’
A Dunedin gang member responsible for a violent rape will be behind bars for at least another nine months after he was refused parole.
Man arrested after attack on dog
Arrest after attack on dog caught on camera
A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked.
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'We’ll be able to deliver the hospital'
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Govt can deliver on hospital: Meager
The new Dunedin hospital project "remains important", the government’s new advocate for the South Island says.
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Yacht with storied history docks at port
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Yacht with storied history docks at port
A piece of maritime history will be docked in Port Chalmers for the next two weeks.
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DCC mum on financial reporting investigation
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DCC mum on financial reporting investigation
The Dunedin City Council has declined to talk about when an investigation delving into some of its financial reporting might be finished.
Teen caught with weapon
Teen caught with weapon
A teenager with a set of knuckle dusters in his bag received a warning from police after he was caught taking them into the Dunedin Courthouse.
Two claim to own car
Two claim to own car
A disagreement over the rightful ownership of a Subaru allegedly sold to two Dunedin people boiled over when a man attacked the car with a hammer and screwdriver.
Full-dome film getting global recognition
Full-dome film getting global recognition
A thrilling fusion of art, animation and technology by two Dunedin film-makers has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide.
Victim probably caused fatal fire: coroner
Victim probably caused fatal fire: coroner
A South Dunedin boarding house fire which killed Christopher Paul Bonisch in 2022, appears to have been started by the 51-year-old himself.
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Inauguration ‘epic’ adventure for Dunedinite
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Inauguration ‘epic’ adventure for Dunedinite
United States President Donald Trump signed a blizzard of divisive presidential orders as he was sworn in for a historic second term yesterday.
Professor’s death leaves ‘huge hole’ in department
Professor’s death leaves ‘huge hole’ in department
The death of an active and popular member of University of Otago’s psychology department has left the team there with a "huge hole" in it, fellow staff say.
Arrest made after bail breached: police
Arrest made after bail breached: police
A Mosgiel mother driving with her two young children in the car, was arrested at a traffic stop after breaching her bail conditions by allegedly driving drunk.
Bickering on the beach
Bickering on the beach
Tensions flared recently as a New Zealand fur seal and a sea lion brawled over a prime stretch of beach at Harington Point, on the Otago Peninsula.
US to leave WHO, withdraw from climate deal
US to leave WHO, withdraw from climate deal
The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said today.