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Warning as Gisborne gang tensions escalate

'Very real threat': Warning as Gisborne gang tensions escalate

Tensions are escalating between rival gangs in Gisborne, and police say it poses a "very real threat" to the lives of those involved, and innocent members of the public.

Work set to start on $227m Northland solar farm

One of three sites at Marsden Point where Meridian has been granted approval for a 172-hectare...

Work set to start on $227m Northland solar farm

Work is set to begin on a large solar farm in Northland, after Meridian Energy confirmed the project would go ahead.

Billions for cost of living relief in Aussie budget

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. File photo

Billions for cost of living relief in Aussie budget

Australia's government will dole out billions in cost of living relief measures in its budget today to win back disgruntled voters ahead of a tough election in May.

Health NZ lashed over mistaken identity case

'Horrific': PM lashes Health NZ over mistaken identity case

The Prime Minister has described the case of an 11-year-old girl being mistaken as a 20-year-old woman and put in a mental health unit as "extremely distressing".

Gerard Depardieu on trial on sex assault charges

Gerard Depardieu appears in court in Paris on the opening day of his trial. Photo: Reuters

Gerard Depardieu on trial on sex assault charges

Gerard Depardieu has gone on trial over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, in a case that has placed the French actor at the heart of the country's broader reckoning over sexual violence.

Calls for Melbourne rail project to be canned

Calls for multibillion-dollar Melbourne rail project to be canned

There are fears a multibillion-dollar rail loop will hurtle Victoria's finances into oblivion, and there are calls for the premier to cancel the "pet project".

US war plans mistakenly shared with reporter in group chat

US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete...

US war plans mistakenly shared with reporter in group chat

Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the United States attacked Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.

11-year-old mistaken for adult patient, taken to mental health facility

Waikato Hospital Photo: Supplied/ Waikato Hospital

11-year-old mistaken for adult patient, taken to mental health facility

Health NZ has apologised after an 11-year-old girl was mistaken for a 20-year-old woman and admitted to a mental health facility.

Govt seeks common ground on RMA overhaul

Chris Bishop is the minister responsible for the RMA reforms. Photo: RNZ

Govt seeks common ground on RMA overhaul

The government is reaching across the aisle to identify any common ground with its political opponents on its overhaul of the Resource Management Act.

Trump repeats Greenland claims ahead of controversial trip

US President Donald Trump at a cabinet meeting yesterday. Photo: Getty Images

Trump repeats Greenland claims ahead of controversial trip

President Donald Trump has doubled down on his suggestion the US should take over Greenland as leaders from the Danish territory criticise a planned trip there this week by a high-profile US delegation.

Another 65 killed in Gaza as Egypt pushes for ceasefire

A Palestinian woman carrying a child at the site of an Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City...

Another 65 killed in Gaza as Egypt pushes for ceasefire

Egypt has floated a new proposal aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, as Palestinian authorities said Israeli strikes had killed at least 65 people in the enclave in the previous 24 hours.

Man behind Chch bomb threat was facing eviction - police

A police car at the scene of yesterday's lockdown. Photo: RNZ

Man behind Chch bomb threat was facing eviction - police

A 70-year-old man who police say threatened to blow up a Christchurch community housing complex will remain behind bars and keep his name a secret for now.

Outsourcing not the solution to hospital wait times - doctor

Outsourcing not the solution to hospital wait times - doctor

Frustrated senior doctors say millions of dollars of taxpayer money going to private hospitals to do elective operations could help many more patients, if it was invested in the ailing public system.

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Vandervis slammed over mural comments

The Welcome to Ōtepoti mural. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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'Shame on you!' Vandervis slammed over mural comments

A mural designed by Dunedin school children has been labelled "woke" and full of "crass ideology" by a city councillor.

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Thousands expected at Logan Park music festival

Baseline Festival co-founder and director Hamish Todd helps prepare one of the stages for...

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Thousands expected at Logan Park music festival

If you are looking for a nice quiet place to picnic this Saturday, it is probably best to avoid Logan Park.

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Ode to youth the real deal

High-flying Dunedin-raised choreographer Jeremy Beck prepares for the premiere of his show at the...

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Ode to youth the real deal

Friends of choreographer Jeremy Beck may not consider themselves dancers, but their talents will be part of the opening show for the Dunedin Arts Festival.

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