Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'
An experienced criminal lawyer who called his client offensive names said he was concerned the young man was “going down a path which would inevitably lead to prison”.
Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit rent rises at 2 percent a year.
Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions
Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will set out on Friday the triggers which could prompt the introduction of fuel restrictions, rationing or guidance.
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea
Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea
A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit students in Dunedin, and a deadly UK outbreak grows.
Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in Melbourne
Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in front of their kids in Melbourne
A jealous New Zealand man who stabbed his wife to death in front of their children in Melbourne could be out of jail in 16 years.
$10k for dinner with Luxon
$10k for dinner with Luxon
Anyone with a spare $10,000 can buy a chance to eat dinner with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Christchurch Town Hall next month.
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.
Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city
Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city
Christchurch residents say the city is heading in the right direction after a regional economic report found Canterbury is outperforming the rest of the NZ in nearly every measure.
End-of-summer afternoon
End-of-summer afternoon
Ladies Beach on the outer north-facing side of the Yellowhead Peninsula, Otago Harbour, at 2pm on Sunday March 22.
Watch: Ong speaks after refusing to resign
Ong rejects call to resign as councillor
Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong says he is going nowhere after being asked to consider resigning by 10 of his fellow councillors.
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Effects being felt of rising fuel costs
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Effects being felt of rising fuel costs
Rising petrol prices are pushing people in the South already struggling with the cost of living close to the brink.
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East
The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of soldiers to the Middle East adding to a massive US military buildup even as President Donald Trump talks about a possible deal with Tehran.
Fuel prices keep drivers off roads
Fuel prices keep drivers off roads
Rising fuel prices appear to be keeping some travellers off the roads in the main centres.
Crash slows Dunedin motorway to a crawl
Crash slows Dunedin motorway to a crawl
A nose-to-tail crash gummed up the southern motorway traffic into Dunedin and slowed traffic to a crawl this morning.
North Island to be hammered by storm
North Island to be hammered by storm
Up to 320mm of rain could fall in Northland in 48 hours from 4pm this afternoon, MetService is warning.
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Oil rigs off Otago coast long shot as applications open
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Oil rigs off Otago coast long shot as applications open
Oil rigs off the Otago coast appear a long way off and a long shot, despite parties being asked to apply for prospecting permits for the Canterbury Basin.
Columba College board accused of bullying
Columba College board accused of bullying
Staff at Dunedin's Columba College complained to education officials multiple times accusing the school's board of bullying and interfering in the running of the school.
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies from cancer
Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling dies from cancer
Australia's Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died of cancer, aged 54.
Winning big to be harder with Lotto changes
Winning big to be harder with Lotto changes
Changes coming for Lotto will make it less likely people will win the big prize — but more likely they will collect a small one.