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Firefighting contest tests skill, speed
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Firefighting contest tests skill, speed
With nine volunteer fire brigades running around a Dunedin park, the city may have been the safest place to be over the weekend.
Race Relations Day chance to ‘bring people together’
Race Relations Day chance to ‘bring people together’
Kazbah Studio dancers (from left) Sylvia Edge, Stefanie Kalmakof and Amanda Kennedy perform at the 2026 Race Relations Day event at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum on Saturday.
Jailed for ‘persistent’ underage sex
Jailed for ‘persistent’ underage sex
A Southland man who claimed sex with an underage girl was a case of ‘‘mutual attraction’’ has been jailed for more than two years.
‘I want to thank the audiences for being so brave’
‘I want to thank the audiences for being so brave’
Audience participation was the order of the day at this year’s Dunedin Fringe Festival which wrapped up last night, after 91 events over the past fortnight.
One seriously injured after explosion on steam train
One seriously injured after explosion on steam train
One person has been seriously injured after an explosion in the engine compartment of a steam train at Glenbrook Vintage Railway in Auckland.
Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win ruling against couple
Dog’s birthday video helps landlords win ruling against couple
Terry Tata and Natashia Wilson told their landlords they only owned cats.
Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector
Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector
During his state of nation speech, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addressed his party's new proposal to split up energy gentailers.
Seven weeks' worth of fuel stocks in NZ: Willis
Seven weeks' worth of fuel stocks in NZ: Willis
The Finance Minister says New Zealand's fuel stocks remain at seven weeks' worth, including stockpiles.
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' power plants
Trump gives Hormuz deadline, threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants
US President Donald Trump has threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Cyclone brings fresh flood threat to sodden Aussie towns
Cyclone brings fresh flood threat to sodden Aussie towns
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has weakened after crossing the coast in northern Australia for the second time as it barrels towards already sodden Top End communities.
NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
NZ woman drowns while snorkelling in Rarotonga
A New Zealand woman has drowned while on holiday in Rarotonga.
Two seriously hurt in Feilding disorder incident
Two seriously hurt in Feilding disorder incident
Police say two people have been seriously injured following reports of disorder in Feilding, in the North Island.
Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war
Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war
President Donald Trump said the US was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iranian media said the nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz had been attacked.
Arrest after assault leaves one critically hurt
Arrest after assault leaves one critically hurt
A man has been charged over an assault that left another person critically injured in Canterbury on Thursday night.
US woman charged with murder after taking abortion pill
US woman charged with murder after taking abortion pill
A 31-year-old US woman has been charged with murder after she took abortion medication and gave birth to a premature infant who died within hours.
NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf
NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf
New Zealand has joined 19 other countries in condemning Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Gulf.
US sending Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East
US sending Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East
The US military is deploying thousands more Marines to the Middle East, officials told Reuters on Friday, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance...
AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel
AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel
The Automobile Association (AA) is warning against panic buying or stockpiling fuel, saying large quantities may impact house insurance claims.
Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act
Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act
The government is ordering a complete review of the decades-old Dog Control Act after sustained criticism the current law is not enough.
Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured
Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured
Police are looking for the public's help to identify people involved in a pub brawl in Hastings.