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The Al Basma IVF centre in Gaza City was struck by Israeli shells. More than 5,000 in vitro...

UN experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence

Israel carried out "genocidal acts" against Palestinians by systematically destroying women's healthcare facilities in Gaza, and used sexual violence as a war strategy, UN experts say in a report.

Rainbow tunnel at Marlow Park

I was walking past and the bike track was completely empty, the light was great for photos and the tunnel caught my attention.

Bus hub murder jury can't break deadlock

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After more than two days deliberating, a jury in the bus-hub murder trial remains deadlocked.

Christchurch serial rapist sentenced to 23 years in prison

John Hope Muchirahondo, 39, appears for sentencing at Christchurch High Court after being found...

Christchurch serial rapist sentenced to 23 years in prison

A prolific sexual predator, who attacked and violated vulnerable and sometimes unconscious woman for a decade, will remain behind bars for at least the next ten years.

Plane's engine catches fire as 178 evacuated

An American Airlines jet's engine caught fire after it diverted to land in Denver, forcing the evacuation of passengers using the plane's slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Scramble to repair storm damage to Gold Coast beaches

A week after bracing for cyclonic impact, one of Australia's tourism hotspots is learning the full extent of damage.

Luxon 'not a nice person': Wellington Mayor

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she does not think Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is a "nice person" in the wake of his comments about her city's councils.

Man killed lamb, tried to poison horses

Christchurch man killed lamb, tried to poison horses

A Christchurch man killed a lamb by throwing a rock at its head before going on to try and poison his ex-partner’s horses.

Don't take your sword to town son ...

A man's trip to a South Dunedin store with his samurai sword was foiled before he even got through the doors, police say.

Sunstrike and sneezing spark road chaos

Police direct traffic at the Fairfield on-ramp following a crash yesterday morning. Photo: Craig...

Sunstrike and sneezing spark road chaos

A day bookended by sunstrike - and including a sneezing driver - resulted in a series of crashes that delayed commuters and closed sections of Dunedin’s roading network.

Parole hearing for Scott Watson abandoned

Parole hearing for Scott Watson abandoned

The Parole Board is abandoning parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson - and a new date is to be set for a two-day hearing.

Putin says ceasefire idea needs serious reworking

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a press conference following a meeting in Moscow with...

Putin says ceasefire idea needs serious reworking

President Vladimir Putin says Russia supports a US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine in principle, but many crucial details need to be sorted out.

Govt looks offshore for help on second Auckland Harbour crossing

The Auckland Harbour Bridge. The government is looking at options for another crossing over the...

Govt looks offshore for help on second Auckland Harbour crossing

The government has told international investors it wants their help deciding on the options for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing in Auckland.

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Top three prepare to meet in May final

2025 Dunedin Concerto Competition finalist Portia Bell. Photo: supplied

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Top three prepare to meet in May final

All eyes (and ears) are on two University of Otago music students and a Logan Park High School student after they were named finalists in the 2025 Dunedin Concerto Competition.

British PM set to scrap NHS England

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits an ambulance service centre in London. File photo:...

British PM set to scrap NHS England

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will scrap a body overseeing the state-funded health system in England in a bid to save hundreds of millions of pounds.

Gloriavale man's death result of 'blacking out': coroner

Sincere Standtrue was the oldest of 11 siblings in his family. Photo: Supplied / Gloriavale

Gloriavale man's death result of 'blacking out': coroner

A young Gloriavale man who died at Christchurch Hospital after experimenting with "blacking out" was affected by brain damage caused by exposure to solvents, a coroner has found.

Fears of more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back

It's six years since the deadly mosque shootings in Christchurch. Photo: RNZ

Fears of more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back

More people will die in mass shootings if firearms restrictions are rolled back, members of the Muslim community say.

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Stadium launches bid for Homegrown festival

A bid has been launched to bring Homegrown festival to the city next year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

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Stadium launches bid for Homegrown festival

A major music festival is in Dunedin’s sights as Forsyth Barr Stadium goes hunting for events.

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Insurance flood cover not a given in South Dunedin

Cleaning up in South Dunedin after last year's flooding. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Insurance flood cover not a given in South Dunedin

Insurance companies have warned if nothing is done to improve South Dunedin’s increasing flood risk some property owners could find coverage becomes unavailable.

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Jeepers, creepers - who can colour those peepers?

Getting an eyeball tattoo, like the ones seen here, will be regulated under a Dunedin City...

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Jeepers, creepers - who can colour those peepers?

Eyeball tattoos may be off the cards for the more squeamish Dunedin city councillors, but they agree the emerging trend’s health risks need to be managed.

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