Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview
Peters defends gender bill in fiery interview
NZ First leader Winston Peters has defended his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement.
Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive
Patient left with PTSD after GP fails to insert contraceptive
A patient who became pregnant after a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptive device wants ACC to do better when handling complex cases after being denied a claim for injury.
'Bright, adventurous' Dunedin seven-year-old killed in crash
'Bright, adventurous' Dunedin seven-year-old killed in crash
A "bright, loving, and adventurous" seven-year-old Dunedin boy has been named as the victim of a fatal crash in Owaka.
Major change of route for Northland Expressway
Major change of route for Northland Expressway
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's notorious Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road.
Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'
Driver coasting in wrong lane 'caused serious Dunedin crash'
A driver "coasting" his car down a steep Dunedin street in the wrong lane was critically injured after hitting another car, police say.
Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report
Sunken superyacht to be pulled from water: report
The superyacht that sank off Sicily last year, killing British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others, will reportedly be retrieved next month and may help explain why it went down.
Musk to cut back work with Trump
Musk to cut back work with Trump
Tesla boss Elon Musk says he'll cut back work for President Donald Trump next month, after his aggressive cost-cutting tactics sparked public backlash and investor concern.
Abuse victims: Progress under Pope - just not enough
Abuse victims: Progress under Pope - just not enough
For abuse survivors, Pope Francis' legacy on the issue is a mixed one of powerful words and at times underwhelming deeds.
Video shows brazen Christchurch bike thieves
Video shows brazen Christchurch bike thieves
Christchurch bike thieves have been caught on camera brazenly cutting through bicycle locks and riding off in broad daylight.
Drunk woman rams car at lights after argument
Drunk woman rams car at lights after argument
A young woman driving a ute, allegedly rammed another car at speed after recognising one of its passengers.
PM to attend Pope's funeral
PM to attend Pope's funeral
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed he will attend Pope Francis' funeral at the weekend.
Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka
Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka
The stand-off between Te Pāti Māori and the Privileges Committee is coming to a head, with a public hearing billed as the last chance for MPs to give evidence over a haka in Parliament.
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months
Plunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in 5 months
Five months after signing a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service, Whānau Āwhina Plunket has vaccinated fewer than 100 babies.
'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack
'A wonderful student': Tributes for man killed in bus stop attack
Former professors of a US PhD student who died after an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic".
Pope's body lying in state before funeral
Pope's body lying in state before funeral
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday in St Peter's Square, Roman Catholic cardinals have decided, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony.
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Hoppy days are here again
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Hoppy days are here again
A hop, skip and a jump to a mate’s farm gave a Dunedin brewer the rare chance to make beer using "the freshest hops you can get your hands on".
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Plan seen as return to DHB structure
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Plan seen as return to DHB structure
A return to a district health board-type system is not yet on the cards, despite a government move to transfer some planning towards regions.
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Council locks professor out of site
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Council locks professor out of site
The world’s leading expert on Foulden Maar has once again been locked out of the prolific palaeontological site — but this time by the Dunedin City Council.
Father fears risk to life at crash hotspot
Father fears risk to life at crash hotspot
Regular crashes are an unwelcome feature of life in Glen Rd, a Dunedin father who fears for his child’s safety says.
Speed cameras south of city may remain
Speed cameras south of city may remain
A pair of temporary traffic cameras south of Dunedin could become permanent following a speed survey conducted over the coming weeks.