Protests as court extends South Korean president's detention
A South Korean court has extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention, leading to violent protests by angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows and broke inside.
NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant
NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant
A patient in a clinical brain implant trial says the world-first technology has reduced her anxiety around her symptoms.
Shane Reti expected to lose health portfolio
Shane Reti expected to lose health portfolio
Christopher Luxon is kicking off the political year with a reshuffle that's expected to see Shane Reti removed from the health portfolio.
Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
Second weekend whale stranding in South Island
Crews returned Sunday morning to the scene of a whale stranding in the South Island's Golden Bay.
Israel carries out more bombings after ceasefire agreed
Israel carries out more bombings after ceasefire agreed
Israeli forces carried out new attacks in Gaza after approving a ceasefire deal, scheduled to start Sunday morning.
Five injured after car hits pedestrians in Upper Hutt
Five injured after car hits pedestrians in Upper Hutt
Three children narrowly missed being seriously injured when a car in Upper Hutt hit the adults they were with just before 1.45 this afternoon.
Decision on Waikato med school taking too long - union
Decision on Waikato med school taking too long - union
The junior doctors' union says a decision on the proposed Waikato Medical School is taking too long.
'Help me': Doc ranger describes agonising search for tramper
'Help me': Doc ranger describes agonising search for tramper
A trip to survey kea in the Nelson Lakes National Park turned into an overnight search and rescue mission for two Doc rangers, after they heard a person calling for help.
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune
Fifteen fire crews from across Auckland were at a large fire at the site of the former Centrepoint commune in Albany overnight.
Gaza ceasefire approved, to begin Sunday
Gaza ceasefire approved, to begin Sunday
Israel's cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, a day ahead of the agreement's scheduled start.
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Boarding house shut down by DCC
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Boarding house shut down by DCC
A three-storey boarding house used by a Dunedin prisoner rehabilitation charity has been shut down by the council after a fire.
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Three years’ jail for string of crimes
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Three years’ jail for string of crimes
When a Dunedin man rammed a police car in a stolen vehicle it eventually brought to an end two weeks of mayhem.
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Rapist refused bail over ‘undue risk’
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Rapist refused bail over ‘undue risk’
A Dunedin gang member responsible for a violent rape will be behind bars for at least another nine months after he was refused parole.
Hospital convoy draws muted response
Hospital convoy draws muted response
A convoy of vintage vehicles, mopeds and motorbikes led by "Cliff the Ambulance" wound its way from Forbury Park to the Octagon yesterday.
Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters
Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters
As sea lions continue to pop up at Dunedin parks, roads and cafes this summer, a councillor says the city needs a long-term plan to manage the increasing human-wildlife interactions.
Notorious hotel goes on the market
Notorious hotel goes on the market
A former hotel with a "checkered" recent past is now on the market.
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Confidential settlement costs released by council
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Confidential settlement costs released by council
The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.
Singing their praises
Singing their praises
Natasha Manowitz directs children during the Summer Sing! Children’s Choir holiday programme at Wakari School yesterday.
Rescue services welcome upgrades
Rescue services welcome upgrades
A Government pledge to overhaul radio communications for frontline search and rescue crews has been well received by local emergency services personnel.
Hospital campaign on the move
Hospital campaign on the move
Cliff the Ambulance led a procession of vintage and other vehicles from South Dunedin to the Octagon yesterday as part of the Save Our Southern Hospital Campaign.