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Court quashes convictions of Tiananmen group

The candlelight vigil was held to commemorate those who died in the bloody crackdown in and...

Court quashes convictions of Tiananmen group

Hong Kong's top court has unanimously overturned convictions of three former members of a pro-democracy group that organised a candlelight vigil to mark China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.

Middleditch artworks: Health NZ apologises to woman

This water feature sculpture is among artwork by John Middleditch that won't be at the new...

Middleditch artworks: Health NZ apologises to woman

Health NZ has apologised to the woman who says she was sexually abused by Dunedin artist John Middleditch, after ignoring her 2012 complaint about the late artist's sculpture the city's hospital.

Pope resumes some work, but not out of danger

Pope Francis has been pontiff since 2013. He has had influenza and other health problems...

Pope resumes some work, but not out of danger

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remains in a stable condition with no new breathing issues.

'Untenable': Goff sacked as diplomat over Trump comments

Foreign Minister Winston Peters (left) told reporters the decision to sack Phill Goff was one of...

'Untenable': Goff sacked as diplomat over Trump comments

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the sacking of Phil Goff as UK High Commissioner is one of the most difficult things he's had to do.

Bus hub victim 'running away' when stabbed, court told

The defendant stands in the dock on the first day of the trial. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Bus hub victim 'running away' when stabbed, court told

A prosecutor has suggested a teenage murder-accused chased his victim 12m across a busy Dunedin street doing “his best” to stab him.

Otago Peninsula focus in search for missing woman

Dunedin police searching for a woman missing for almost a week believe she may have travelled to Otago Peninsula.

Inland Revenue to keep calling despite scam fears

Inland Revenue to keep calling despite scam fears

Inland Revenue says it will continue to call people about updating and improving security in their myIR accounts, even though some customers have said the calls feel like a scam.

Angry ASB customer gets more than he banked on

An angry customer allegedly threatened to rob Dunedin's ASB Bank. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Angry ASB customer gets more than he banked on

Talking about robbing a bank while inside a bank is a surefire way to end up in court, Dunedin police say.

Child hit by car in Brockville

A police officer talks to Hato Hone St John staff after a 10-year-old child was hit by a car in...

Child hit by car in Brockville

A 10-year-old child was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Brockville.

Govt's bowel cancer move under fire

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

'Institutionalised racism': Govt's bowel cancer move under fire

The government has announced plans to lower the age for free bowel cancer screening for all Kiwis, but the move has been slammed by some as "institutionalised racism".

France raises prospect of extending nuclear protection

French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Reuters

France raises prospect of extending nuclear protection

France is open to discussing an extension of its nuclear umbrella to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron says.

Quakes rattle Canterbury, West Coast

The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is New Zealand's largest fault because of the area that could move...

Quakes rattle Canterbury, West Coast

Canterbury and West Coast residents have been woken by earthquakes this morning.

Cyclone stalls as emergency measures kick in

Members of Eastern Suburbs Soccer Club fill sandbags at Heath Park in Brisbane as parts of...

Cyclone stalls as emergency measures kick in

Australia is bracing for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane and authorities are urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon.

New clues uncovered in 26-year-old cold case

Police reviewed more than 6000 records. Photo: RNZ

New clues uncovered in 26-year-old cold case

Police are following a new lead which they hope will solve a 26-year-old cold case on the South Island's West Coast.

Fear new route puts walkers at risk

Tirohanga Rd resident John Pointon is concerned residents could be at risk if traffic follows new...

Fear new route puts walkers at risk

Changes to a scenic touring route could turn a quiet Taieri backroad into a "freeway", a local resident says.

'Deep concern' over lack of teachers in South

A predicted shortfall of up to 150 teachers across Otago secondary schools has been described as "deeply concerning" by a Dunedin principal.

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Baby falls head-first on pavement after pram violently shaken by stranger

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Baby falls head-first on pavement after pram violently shaken by stranger

A Dunedin man "violently" shook a stranger’s pram and pushed it over causing the baby to fall head-first on to the concrete, a court has heard.

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$4200 water bills ‘fundamentally unaffordable’

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$4200 water bills ‘fundamentally unaffordable’

Many Dunedin residents will simply not be able to afford water bills doubling to an average of $4200 per year, advocates warn.

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Kmart customers fume over parking glitch

The McBride St entrance to Kmart in South Dunedin. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Kmart customers fume over parking glitch

Dunedin Kmart customers have been left fuming after being stung with what they say are unfair parking tickets.

Alleged assaults follow crash

An apparently drunk woman lashed out at another motorist before allegedly assaulting medical staff and police at Dunedin Hospital.

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