Walker airlifted to hospital after Cape Saunders fall
Walker airlifted to hospital after Cape Saunders fall
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition after falling 10m down a bank at Cape Saunders.
Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers
Rash plaguing Auckland beach swimmers
Auckland Council is urging beach-goers to exercise caution after swimmers report itching, rashes, or red spots after entering the water.
Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill
Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's justice select committee has unanimously agreed to reopen submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill after submitters experienced technical issues.
Consul-general, Football Fern among Kiwis fleeing LA fires
Consul-general, Football Fern among Kiwis fleeing LA fires
New Zealand's consul-general and a Football Fern are among New Zealanders who have evacuated amid blazing wildfires in Los Angeles.
Rare summer La Niña watch in place
Rare summer La Niña watch in place
This summer looks set to be wetter and windier than usual for much of New Zealand, and conditions will be mixed through to March.
What's fuelling the LA fires?
What's fuelling the LA fires?
The wind-whipped wildfires tearing across the arid LA landscape mark the latest in climate-fuelled weather extremes, likely to escalate further as global temperatures climb, scientists say.
Parliament website issues could be cost-cutting: experts
Parliament website issues could be cost-cutting: experts
Tech experts say problems with Parliament's website that stopped people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures.
Time for NZ to step up on global stage
Global Insight: Time for NZ to step up on global stage
New Zealand needs to act with greater confidence this year, living up to expectations it will take a larger role on the world stage, Prof Robert Patman says.
'Shameful': Officer let off over alleged Nazi salute
'Shameful': Officer let off over alleged Nazi salute
A leading Jewish community figure has slammed a decision to not charge a Melbourne police officer accused of performing the Nazi salute twice.
New requirement for Kiwis visiting the UK
New requirement for Kiwis visiting the UK
New Zealanders travelling to or through the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country from this week on.
Disappointment but no surprise over hospital delays
Disappointment but no surprise over hospital delays
Residents in the lower South Island remain in the dark about the future of the new Dunedin Hospital as costs continue to rise.
Trump won't rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland
Trump won't rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland
US President-elect Donald Trump is refusing to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he's promoted since winning the November election.
'Get out': Deadly LA fires spread to Hollywood Hills
'Get out': Deadly LA fires spread to Hollywood Hills
Raging wildfires surrounding Los Angeles have spread to the Hollywood Hills, as five other fires killed at least five people and destroyed hundreds of homes.
New stockpile of bird flu vaccine for poultry
New stockpile of bird flu vaccine for poultry
The US will rebuild a stockpile of bird flu vaccines for poultry matching the strain of the virus circulating in commercial flocks and wild birds, in a sign of the widespread and devastating nature of a persistent outbreak.
Hopes with treatment overseas
Hopes with treatment overseas
A young Dunedin woman whose life has been turned upside down by a chronic disease is counting on cutting-edge treatment in Mexico to get her future back on track.
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‘At peace’: woman pens own death notice
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‘At peace’: woman pens own death notice
If you have any questions for Bianca "Bee" Chittock, she says it is too late.
Treasured rings back with fire victim
Treasured rings back with fire victim
When Dunedin man Gary West’s home was destroyed in a fire, he feared he had lost everything connecting him to his late wife.
Lotto 2445
Lotto 2445
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
Calls for use of webcams ‘impractical’
Calls for use of webcams ‘impractical’
Calls for mandatory web-cameras in shearing sheds have been labelled as an overreach by farming lobby groups.
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
A new lawn bowls outdoor playing surface could be in use in Dunedin from next spring, complementing an indoor stadium for the sport beside it.