Pizzeria takes stance on pineapple debate
A trendy pizzeria in the English city of Norwich has declared war on pineapples.
Rates rise reduced in DCC draft plan
Rates rise reduced in DCC draft plan
Rates rises will fall to 6% over the course of a draft nine-year plan set out by the Dunedin City Council.
Minimum 52 years jail for teen who committed Southport murders
Minimum 52 years jail for teen who committed Southport murders
A British teenager who killed three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event was jailed for at least 52 years.
War medals taken in Rolleston burglary
War medals taken in Rolleston burglary
All Craig and Catherine Welsh want is the return of family heirlooms, including several war medals, taken during the burglary of their Canterbury home.
Snakes with your coffee? Taiwan pet store's new offering
Snakes with your coffee? Taiwan pet store's new offering
As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is hoping to break down some of the prejudice against the animal.
Former deputy principal jailed for historic sex offences
Former deputy principal jailed for historic sex offences
The former deputy principal of a rural area school has been sent to prison for historic sexual offending against a student, who continues to be haunted by what happened to her.
'Entire Pacific region at risk' after HIV outbreak in Fiji
'Entire Pacific region at risk' after HIV outbreak in Fiji
Fiji's minister for health and medical services has declared an HIV outbreak.
US agents detain migrants, citizens in warrantless raid
US agents detain migrants, citizens in warrantless raid
US immigration agents have raided a business establishment in Newark, New Jersey, and detained undocumented residents as well as citizens, including a US military veteran, the city's mayor said.
Chief Science Advisor role to be filled 'shortly'
Chief Science Advisor role to be filled 'shortly'
Questions swirled after a long-awaited appointment of the new Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister did not come yesterday.
Treaty Principles Bill is 'dead', Peters tells Rātana
Treaty Principles Bill is 'dead', Peters tells Rātana
A string of politicians have cast doubts on the future of the contentious Treaty Principles Bill, during speeches at Rātana.
Govt says emergency housing target hit five years early
Govt says emergency housing target hit five years early
The government says its emergency housing target has been reached five years early.
Warrant leads to trove of stolen goods
Warrant leads to trove of stolen goods
Police investigating the burglary of an air ambulance helicopter in Mosgiel have located a trove of stolen items from several other suspected burglaries.
Kāinga Ora to sell off Aaron Lodge
'No longer financially viable': Kāinga Ora to sell off Aaron Lodge
The semi-abandoned Aaron Lodge, once proposed as a solution for Dunedin’s homeless situation, will go out to the market next week.
Seymour calls for asset sales, privatisation
Seymour calls for asset sales, privatisation
New Zealand needs to get past the "squeamishness about privatisation", David Seymour has argued in his first major speech of the year.
Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."
Teen's body found on Christchurch beach
Teen's body found on Christchurch beach
The body of a teenage swimmer who went missing off Southshore beach in Christchurch yesterday has been found by a member of the public.
Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks
Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks
Hundreds of Jenin residents left their homes on Thursday, as the Israeli military demolished a number of houses on the third day of a major operation in the West Bank city.
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Staff tickled pink with new grow lights
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Staff tickled pink with new grow lights
Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin has had a pink hue before.
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HNZ silent on impact of norovirus
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HNZ silent on impact of norovirus
A norovirus outbreak at a Dunedin aged-care facility appears to have been contained.
Ministry orders hearing device’s return after ‘miscommunication’
Ministry orders hearing device’s return after ‘miscommunication’
A Dunedin mother is frustrated her daughter has to return a $4000 hearing device given to her by the Ministry of Education she was initially told she could keep when she moves overseas.