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Multiple rescues triggers warning for beachgoers

Surf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags after lifeguards rescued four people at Christchurch beaches over the weekend.

Paid to watch grass grow

Watching grass grow might not seem like an exciting job until you meet the man in charge of Forsyth Barr Stadium's patch of dirt.

Kiwi allegedly set on fire in Queensland

Destiny Otton-Rakuraku remains in a serious condition in the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital....

Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire in Queensland

A New Zealand woman is fighting for her life in a Queensland hospital after allegedly being set on fire in her own home.

Trump promises harsh immigration limits

Donald Trump gestures to the crowd at a rally in Washington DC. Photo: Reuters

Trump promises harsh immigration limits

Donald Trump says he'll impose severe limits on immigration on his first day in office, vowing to swiftly fulfil the central promise of his presidential campaign at a packed rally a day before he returns to power.

Soldiers kill nine unarmed workers at Ghana mine

The Ashanti Goldfields strip mine in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region in Ghana, West Africa. Photo:...

Soldiers kill nine unarmed workers at Ghana mine

Soldiers killed nine unarmed people at an AngloGold Ashanti AU.N mine on Saturday night, a Ghanaian small-scale miners' association said.

Ceasefire brings hope; three hostages released

Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; three Israeli hostages released

Palestinians burst into streets to celebrate after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza, while three female hostages freed by Hamas were reunited with their mothers inside Israel.

Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates

A change of health minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for healthcare or not being treated at all, health advocates say.

Two teens dead in Queensland waterfall tragedy

A local community is grieving the loss of two teenagers who died after an accident at a popular waterfall.

'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction by his council.

Industry groups to oppose preferred option for trades training

Hair and Barber New Zealand were among those to oppose option C. Photo: Getty Images

Industry groups to oppose preferred option for trades training

Some industry groups will oppose the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training.

TikTok to be restored in US due to 'Trump's efforts'

TikTok has come under increasing fire over fears that user data could end up in the hands of the...

TikTok to be restored in US due to 'Trump's efforts'

TikTok has said it was restoring service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US when he returns to power tomorrow.

Pack rape offender jailed for six years

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Pack rape offender jailed for six years

Terror and pain coursed through the body of a teen girl who was being held in a bedroom and repeatedly raped.

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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder

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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder

University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has taken aim at a proposed Waikato medical school at the same time as welcoming new Minister of Health Simeon Brown.

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Student happy to prove sceptics wrong

Mosgiel teenager Madison Shaw displays her art board, which garnered an NCEA level 3 excellence...

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Student happy to prove sceptics wrong

When Madison Shaw said she wanted to complete NCEA level 2 and 3 in the same year, she was told "you can’t be dyslexic if you’re doing that".

Consecrated cavy

Consecrated cavy

A woman presents her guinea pig to have it blessed by a priest at the San Bernardino de Siena Cathedral during a ceremony commemorating the Feast of San Antonio Abad.

Opinions split on reshuffle

Opinions split on reshuffle

Southern leaders are less than optimistic a change of health minister will mean anything positive for the new Dunedin hospital project.

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Thousands attend gala day as weather clears

Mia Perry-Ellison and her mum, Nicole, of Dunedin, have fun at the Brighton Gala Day yesterday,...

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Thousands attend gala day as weather clears

Early showers in Dunedin may have kept some people away from Brighton’s big gala day, but the weather ended up being pleasant for those who were there.

No bird flu link in dead gulls found at Taiaroa Head

Fears that H5N1 bird flu may have reached our shores after a Palmerston couple discovered a large number of dead birds at Taiaroa Head have been allayed.

Blaze prompts call to check alarms

Smoke billows from a garage fire in Hislop St, Pine Hill, yesterday morning. Photos: Peter McIntosh

Blaze prompts call to check alarms

A Dunedin firefighter is urging residents to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their garages after a Pine Hill garage fire nearly set a neighbouring house alight.

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Car rear-ended after sea lion distracts driver

Police attend a crash in Forbury Rd which was caused by a teenager getting distracted by a sea...

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Car rear-ended after sea lion distracts driver

A teenage driver distracted by a sea lion waddling up the road in St Clair rear-ended another car during a driving lesson on Saturday.

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