Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone
Schools have been closed as northern Australia braces for a tropical cyclone that is set to develop into a destructive category five system.
Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch
Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch
A plane transporting prisoners from Auckland to Christchurch was forced to turn around after one of those on board damaged an interior window.
Class action launched over 'ineffective' flu medicine
Class action launched over 'ineffective' flu medicine
A class action filed today says Kiwis have been deceived for about two decades through the use of phenylephrine in cold and flu medicine.
Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student
Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student
A high school student who went to her teacher for help with a range of mental health issues was asked by the man if he could purchase some of her ADHD medication.
Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified
Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified
Police have identified the man who died after being struck by three cars on Auckland's South Western Motorway, but none of the motorists has come forward so far.
Booze suspected in Peninsula truck crash
Booze suspected in Peninsula truck crash
Police suspect the driver of a large truck which rolled and blocked Otago Peninsula's key road was under the influence of alcohol.
Police in NSW ramp up probe into 'sickening' nurses video
Police in NSW ramp up probe into 'sickening' nurses video
Police in New South Wales have seized CCTV footage as they investigate a video showing public hospital nurses claiming they would kill Israeli patients
Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road
Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road
Nelson residents have made it "resoundingly clear" they want a speed limit reduction to remain on a stretch of highway that goes past a local school.
Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister
Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister
The new Energy Minister Simon Watts has met gentailers to discuss progress and cooperation ahead of the expected winter energy price spike.
Antique plant models inspire fellows
Antique plant models inspire fellows
Anticipation has been growing like weeds among art enthusiasts in the buildup to an exhibition by the University of Otago’s 2024 Frances Hodgkins Fellowship winners.
Spill closes road
Spill closes road
A diesel spill at the intersection of Townleys and Kaikorai Valley Rds closed the road for some time yesterday.
Angry man abused firefighter at crash scene: police
Angry man abused firefighter at crash scene: police
A firefighter at a car crash in Caversham was verbally abused and almost dragged out of a fire truck by a man apparently angry the road was blocked, police say.
Truck rolls near Ōtākou
Truck rolls near Ōtākou
Emergency services were called after a truck rolled in Harington Point Rd on the Otago Peninsula last night.
Sth Island minister rejects ‘token’ label
Sth Island minister rejects ‘token’ label
With just one staff member assigned to the ministry, concerns are being raised that the Minister for the South Island is a "token" role.
Children at risk, resident says
Children at risk, resident says
A Dunedin pensioner says she has spent decades fighting councils over a bus stop which crosses her driveway and puts children at risk.
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George St enforcement improves parking, DCC says
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George St enforcement improves parking, DCC says
Parking behaviour in George St, Dunedin, seems to have improved since a contractor was brought in to provide enforcement outside of business hours, the city council says.
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Mayor warns about mounting council debt
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Mayor warns about mounting council debt
Mounting council debt could hurt Dunedin’s future if financial discipline is not maintained, the city’s mayor has warned.
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Results of rat investigation still not released a year later
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Results of rat investigation still not released a year later
A full year after government officials said they would investigate how a South Dunedin supermarket came to be infested with rats, no answers have been provided to date.
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Keeping their eyes peeled for Keith
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Keeping their eyes peeled for Keith
Lately, some George Street Normal School pupils have started guarding their lunch boxes with a tight grip, following rumours there is a kiwifruit thief wandering about.
Advice on fund changes still not out
Advice on fund changes still not out
Official advice on controversial changes to the Marsden Fund has still not been released by the government, more than two months after the announcement.