Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton
Pay to pee trial proposed in Ashburton
Pay to use loos have been floated as a solution to combat the increasing vandalism of public toilets across Mid Canterbury.
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Drink drivers try to evade checkpoints - police
Drink drivers try to evade checkpoints - police
Two men who allegedly tried to dodge police checkpoints in Dunedin over the weekend were tracked down by officers and both blew about four times the legal alcohol limit.
Mother allegedly stabbed three children in Sydney suburb
Mother allegedly stabbed three children in Sydney suburb
A father was woken to his children's screams after their mother allegedly attacked the trio as they slept in their suburban Sydney home.
Woman given anti-depressants after stroke
Woman given anti-depressants after stroke
A 69-year-old woman was treated for depression at her rest home, when she actually had a stroke.
Angry Trump threatens more tariffs on Russian oil
Angry Trump threatens more tariffs on Russian oil
US President Donald Trump says he is "pissed off" at Russian leader Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow's blocking efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Influencers promoting online casinos face crackdown
Influencers promoting online casinos face crackdown
Authorities have launched a crackdown on social media influencers promoting offshore online casinos, warning they face hefty fines if they fail to remove the illegal content.
Greens call for PM to step in over Peters' comments
Greens call for PM to step in over Peters' comments
The Green Party is demanding the Prime Minister step in over statements made by Winston Peters, saying they have led to "immense" numbers of death threats against MP Benjamin Doyle.
Red Cross apology after 'shocking' overtaking attempt
Red Cross apology after 'shocking' overtaking attempt
Red Cross NZ has apologised after an overtaking attempt by a staff member in a branded car was caught on camera.
F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book
F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book
Formula One star Lando Norris has won lifelong fans at a small Timaru primary school after he responded to a book they compiled in his honour.
Evacuation after fire in Eccles building
Evacuation after fire in Eccles building
A fire has led to an evacuation at a University of Otago building this morning.
Father, son charged over Calton Hill attack: police
Father, son charged over Calton Hill attack: police
A father and son have been charged following an attack on a man at his Dunedin home, police say.
Man 'critically hurt' amid Brockville incidents
Man 'critically hurt' amid Brockville incidents
A man was left in a critical condition after falling from a moving trailer, in one of three incidents to happen in Brockville on Saturday.
Trump 'not joking' about third term presidency
Trump 'not joking' about third term presidency
President Donald Trump says he's not joking about seeking a third term, which is barred by the US Constitution, but it is too early to think about doing so.
Gang leader jailed over drug operation
Gang leader jailed over multimillion-dollar Christchurch drug operation
A Tribesmen gang leader who lived a lavish lifestyle, often travelling business class and driving expensive cars, has been handed a prison sentence in Christchurch.
Relief, frustration over abandoned Health NZ restructuring
Relief, frustration over abandoned Health NZ restructuring
There were tears of relief - mingled with frustration - among staff at the National Public Health Service today at the news Health NZ had abandoned plans for further job cuts and restructuring.
Fire at Macandrew Bay gallery
Fire at Macandrew Bay gallery
Emergency services were called to a fire in Dunedin's Macandrew Bay early this morning.
Short consult times causing delays - GPs
Short consult times causing delays - GPs
Patients will continue to face long wait times unless the government looks at changing the 15-minute consult, some GPs say.
Aftershocks continue to rattle Tonga after strong quake
Aftershocks continue to rattle Tonga after strong quake
Aftershocks are continuing to rattle Tonga after an early-morning magnitude 7 quake - the biggest felt in a decade.
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Festival a celebration of Pasifika cultures and tradition
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Festival a celebration of Pasifika cultures and tradition
The culture and traditions of Dunedin’s Pasifika communities were celebrated at the fourth and largest Moana Nui Festival at the weekend.
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Offender committed ‘racial abuse’, threatened violence
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Offender committed ‘racial abuse’, threatened violence
A Dunedin man committed "out and out racial abuse" when asked to leave a property, a court has heard.