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Protests as court extends South Korean president's detention

A South Korean police officer outside a court house after pro-Yoon protesters stormed the...

Protests as court extends South Korean president's detention

A South Korean court has extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention, leading to violent protests by angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows and broke inside.

NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant

The implant is only two by three millimetres, and weighs 0.3 of a gram. Illustration: Getty Images

NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant

A patient in a clinical brain implant trial says the world-first technology has reduced her anxiety around her symptoms.

Shane Reti expected to lose health portfolio

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. File photo: Gregor Richardson

Shane Reti expected to lose health portfolio

Christopher Luxon is kicking off the political year with a reshuffle that's expected to see Shane Reti removed from the health portfolio.

Second weekend whale stranding in South Island

Whales stranded on Farewell Spit, Golden Bay. Photo: Project Jonah

Second weekend whale stranding in South Island

Crews returned Sunday morning to the scene of a whale stranding in the South Island's Golden Bay.

Israel carries out more bombings after ceasefire agreed

Smoke rises over Gaza after Israeli shelling in the area. Photo: Reuters

Israel carries out more bombings after ceasefire agreed

Israeli forces carried out new attacks in Gaza after approving a ceasefire deal, scheduled to start Sunday morning.

Five injured after car hits pedestrians in Upper Hutt

The scene of a pedestrian accident on Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt. Photo: RNZ/Mary Argue

Five injured after car hits pedestrians in Upper Hutt

Three children narrowly missed being seriously injured when a car in Upper Hutt hit the adults they were with just before 1.45 this afternoon.

Decision on Waikato med school taking too long - union

The University of Waikato. Photo: Supplied

Decision on Waikato med school taking too long - union

The junior doctors' union says a decision on the proposed Waikato Medical School is taking too long.

'Help me': Doc ranger describes agonising search for tramper

Ranger Ricki Mitchell moving carefully through the fog during the rescue on Wednesday morning....

'Help me': Doc ranger describes agonising search for tramper

A trip to survey kea in the Nelson Lakes National Park turned into an overnight search and rescue mission for two Doc rangers, after they heard a person calling for help.

Large fire at former Centrepoint commune

14 Mills Lane in Albany went on sale in 2023 and is the site of the infamous commune, Centrepoint...

Large fire at former Centrepoint commune

Fifteen fire crews from across Auckland were at a large fire at the site of the former Centrepoint commune in Albany overnight.

Gaza ceasefire approved, to begin Sunday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (6-L), heading a security cabinet meeting to vote on a...

Gaza ceasefire approved, to begin Sunday

Israel's cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, a day ahead of the agreement's scheduled start.

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Boarding house shut down by DCC

One person was taken to hospital after a small fire at a boarding house in Stafford St, Dunedin,...

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Boarding house shut down by DCC

A three-storey boarding house used by a Dunedin prisoner rehabilitation charity has been shut down by the council after a fire.

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Three years’ jail for string of crimes

Zane Currie has more than 100 convictions to his name. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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Three years’ jail for string of crimes

When a Dunedin man rammed a police car in a stolen vehicle it eventually brought to an end two weeks of mayhem.

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Rapist refused bail over ‘undue risk’

Adrian Waa was a changed man, a Corrections officer told the Parole Board. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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Rapist refused bail 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.

Hospital convoy draws muted response

Cliff the ambulance leads other vehicles along Forbury Rd during the Save Our Southern Hospital...

Hospital convoy draws muted response

A convoy of vintage vehicles, mopeds and motorbikes led by "Cliff the Ambulance" wound its way from Forbury Park to the Octagon yesterday.

Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters

Five-year-old sea lion Tui makes her way back to St Clair Beach yesterday, watched by members of...

Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters

As sea lions continue to pop up at Dunedin parks, roads and cafes this summer, a councillor says the city needs a long-term plan to manage the increasing human-wildlife interactions.

Notorious hotel goes on the market

The infamous Carisbrook Hotel in Caversham is for sale. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Notorious hotel goes on the market

A former hotel with a "checkered" recent past is now on the market.

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Confidential settlement costs released by council

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Confidential settlement costs released by council

The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.

Singing their praises

Singing their praises

Natasha Manowitz directs children during the Summer Sing! Children’s Choir holiday programme at Wakari School yesterday.

Rescue services welcome upgrades

Rescue services welcome upgrades

A Government pledge to overhaul radio communications for frontline search and rescue crews has been well received by local emergency services personnel.

Hospital campaign on the move

Cliff the Ambulance led a procession of vintage and other vehicles from South Dunedin to the Octagon yesterday as part of the Save Our Southern Hospital Campaign.

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