Govt slashes Marsden Fund money for humanities, social sciences
Humanities and social sciences research funding will be slashed under the government's cuts to the Marsden Fund.
Jury retires to consider verdict in Yanfei Bao murder trial
Jury retires to consider verdict in Yanfei Bao murder trial
The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case against Tingjun Cao, the Chinese national accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao.
Syrian rebels push close to another major city
Syrian rebels push close to another major city
Syrian rebels advancing against government forces have pushed close to the major city of Hama, rebels and a war monitor said.
Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo 'too little, too late'
Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo 'too little, too late'
The family of a 95-year-old woman fatally tasered by a police officer say his sacking 18 months later is "too little, too late".
Cycling NZ boss apologises to Olivia Podmore's family
Cycling NZ boss apologises to Olivia Podmore's family
The head of Cycling NZ has apologised to the family of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore for the "appalling" treatment she endured in the sport's high performance programme.
Namibia elects first female president
Namibia elects first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia's ruling SWAPO party has been elected president and will be the country's first female leader.
Trump urges judge to dismiss hush money case
Trump urges judge to dismiss hush money case
Donald Trump has asked a New York state judge to dismiss the criminal case in which he was convicted in May in light of his victory in the US presidential election.
Woman charged, baby's death unexplained
Woman charged, baby's death unexplained
A woman has been charged after the death of a baby at a Canterbury property earlier this year.
Almost a quarter of beneficiaries paid incorrectly
Almost a quarter of beneficiaries paid incorrectly
Nearly one in four beneficiaries could be receiving the wrong level of support, according to the Ministry of Social Development's annual report.
Measures for second farm after birds found dead
Measures for second farm after birds found dead
Updated 3.05 pm
Precautionary measures are being taken at another poultry farm in Otago, after dead birds were discovered.
Strong winds forecast as temperatures climb
Strong winds forecast as temperatures climb
A strong wind watch is in place for parts of Otago and Southland, while temperatures climb across the South Island.
Summer's first heat alerts issued
Summer's first heat alerts issued
In a season first, MetService has issued heat alerts to known hotspots around the motu, warning residents to take care as temperatures hover around 30°C.
Mall break-in: Thieves target high-end items
Mall break-in: Thieves target high-end items
A trio of thieves targeted a jewellery store and ‘‘higher priced’’ items at a sunglass kiosk in an early-morning break-in at Dunedin's Meridian Mall.
Teens admit racing in St Kilda carpark
Teens admit racing in St Kilda carpark
Two Dunedin teenagers admitted to ‘‘racing each other’’ when police found them driving in circles in a carpark.
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Claims young divers intimidating aqua joggers
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Claims young divers intimidating aqua joggers
Divers as young as 10 are being accused of using "intimidation tactics" against aqua joggers, as tensions rise over the allocation of pool space.
Plans for space weather disruption revealed
Plans for space weather disruption revealed
A plan for what to do if space weather hits New Zealand has been unveiled by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Robin population near Dunedin at risk of extinction
Robin population near Dunedin at risk of extinction
A population of South Island robins living near Dunedin is at risk of local extinction without intervention.
'Grave concerns' for missing climbers
'Grave concerns' for missing climbers
Police remain hopeful of being able to resume searches for three men missing on Aoraki Mount Cook once the weather clears, but hold "grave concerns" for them.
South Korea leader to lift martial law
South Korea leader to lift martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol says he'll move to lift a martial law declaration imposed just hours before, backing down in a standoff with parliament.
Beating the heat
Beating the heat
Tiakaiwa Kingi, 24, of Dunedin, cools down at Outram Glen as temperatures topped 30°C on the Taieri at 3pm yesterday, as displayed on the Mosgiel clock.