Bloodied Dunedin man scares commuters after drug binge
A Dunedin man found screaming in the street with bloodied feet and scratches on his body told police he had consumed 24 alcoholic drinks and taken ‘‘unknown illegal drugs’’.
New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay
New resources rolled out at schools after teachers bemoan delay
The Education Minister has announced that new maths, English and science resources due to be in schools at the start of this year will now be rolled out.
Human remains found in mistaken identity kidnapping case
Human remains found in mistaken identity kidnapping case
Human remains have been found by detectives investigating the mistaken kidnapping of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.
Patient details changed to 'deceased' in major NZ health app hack
Patient details changed to 'deceased' in major NZ health app hack
Updated 2.50 pm
A digital medical records data company has been taken offline after some patient records were modified.
Ministry's failure to report murdered siblings' disappearance shocks school
Ministry's failure to report murdered siblings' disappearance shocks school
The school attended by murdered children Yuna and Minu Jo says it's shocked and saddened the Ministry of Education did not report their disappearance to police.
NZ would support removing Andrew from line of succession: PM
NZ would support removing Andrew from line of succession: PM
New Zealand would support the United Kingdom's decision to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession, should it move to.
Andrew's removal from succession line not a priority: Seymour
Andrew's removal from succession line not a priority: Seymour
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says his focus is on issues facing Kiwis - not on joining the chorus to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession.
Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder
Son of director Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to parents' murder
Nick Reiner, the troubled son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his parents, one of the most shocking celebrity homicide cases in LA history.
Child seriously injured after being hit by car in Christchurch
Child seriously injured after being hit by car in Christchurch
A child has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Christchurch this morning.
Travel chaos as blizzard smothers US Northeast
Travel chaos as blizzard smothers US Northeast
A powerful blizzard has dropped more than 30 centimetres of snow across parts of the US Northeast, bringing travel to a near-standstill for millions.
Iranian students continue protests as US pressure mounts
Iranian students continue protests as US pressure mounts
Iranian students have defied authorities with protests for a third day, weeks after security forces crushed mass unrest and as the US weighs possible air strikes against the Islamic Republic.
NZ among 'least affordable' for childcare, with costs set to rise
NZ among 'least affordable' for childcare, with costs set to rise
Some parents returning to work are facing childcare bills of $15,000 or $20,000 a year, and the industry is warning bills could rise.
Former UK ambassador to US arrested
UK's former ambassador to US arrested after Epstein links revealed
Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
One killed in three-car crash north of Christchurch
One killed in three-car crash north of Christchurch
A person has died following a serious crash in Waikuku, north of Christchurch, overnight.
Nothing to be alarmed about
Nothing to be alarmed about
Striking Dunedin firefighters wave flags and banners to the Ravensbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade on their way to the Octagon in response to a fire alarm during the hour of industrial action yesterday.
Roundabout there
Roundabout there
Contractors dig up a roundabout at the intersection of Shore St and Musselburgh Rise, in Andersons Bay, Dunedin yesterday.
Opening the secrets of chambers
Opening the secrets of chambers
Contractors take a close look at the Municipal Chambers building in the Octagon, Dunedin, yesterday.
Intersection to be reworked
Intersection to be reworked
A roundabout is to be created at the intersection of Orari St and Otaki St in South Dunedin in the coming weeks.
South Dunedin hit-and-run leaves one seriously injured
South Dunedin hit-and-run leaves one seriously injured
A person was seriously injured in a hit-and-run yesterday.
Motorway crash injures one
Motorway crash injures one
Emergency services attend a crash after a vehicle was shunted into the barrier on the Southern Motorway yesterday.