SPCA to pay out $29,000 over flawed dismissal
A former SPCA worker sacked for alleged serious misconduct has been awarded $29,000 after flaws were found in the dismissal process that left the worker devastated.
NZ must 'stop tip-toeing' around Trump - Patman
NZ must 'stop tip-toeing' around Trump - Patman
New Zealand should be robust in its response to the "unacceptable" situation in Gaza and back its allies against threats by the US President, says an international relations expert.
Trump vows to take in white South Africans as 'refugees'
Trump vows to take in white South Africans as 'refugees'
President Trump signed an executive order to cut US financial assistance to South Africa, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Israel.
One quad biker dead, one critically injured in Canterbury incident
One quad biker dead, one critically injured in Canterbury incident
A woman has died following a water incident at the Rakaia River mouth in Canterbury on Saturday afternoon.
Missing plane found in Alaska, no sign of survivors
Missing plane found in Alaska, no sign of survivors
The US Coast Guard in Alaska has found the wreckage of a small plane that suddenly lost altitude on Thursday and went missing with 10 people on board, recovering three of the bodies.
Mum shocked at son's $1000 uniform bill
Mum shocked at son's $1000 uniform bill
A Wellington woman was horrified when she was handed the bill for her son's uniform this year and discovered she had to pay more than $1000.
US judge to pause plan to put USAID workers on leave
US judge to pause plan to put USAID workers on leave
A US judge has said he would pause plans to place 2,200 US Agency for International Development employees on leave, as part of a temporary "limited" order blocking the Trump administration from...
Destruction turns to West Bank after Gaza pause
Destruction turns to West Bank after Gaza pause
When a ceasefire began in Gaza last month, Palestinian activist Ahmad Kilani hoped the pause in fighting would also bring a return to peace in his hometown of Yabad in the occupied West Bank.
FBI enlists NZ police to investigate secretive sect
FBI enlists NZ police to investigate secretive sect
The FBI is sharing information about alleged sexual abuse within an underground religious group with New Zealand police as part of its global investigation.
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The cats came back: new design deemed ‘win-win’
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The cats came back: new design deemed ‘win-win’
The "George Street Cats" are staying.
Alleged chopper robber warned for 'wasting' judge's time
Alleged chopper robber warned for 'wasting' judge's time
A man accused of stealing critical gear from a rescue chopper has been warned for wasting a judge’s time while making sovereign-citizen arguments.
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Rates rises over 10% proposed
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Rates rises over 10% proposed
Rates increases above 10% for three years and about $1b of capital expenditure on pipes and pumps over the next nine years look set to be presented by the DCC as part of an effort to find balance.
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'Shattered': Runaway truck's driver has ban reduced
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'Shattered': Runaway truck's driver has ban reduced
The driver responsible for a runaway truck which killed a Dunedin 20-year-old will retain his heavy-transport licence after an appeal.
Deliberate dislocation never ‘gets better’
Deliberate dislocation never ‘gets better’
If you thought acrobats dislocating limbs was a painless piece of cake, Richard Arhinful can confirm it’s not and it’s excruciating.
Model submarine moving up from bath tests to pond
Model submarine moving up from bath tests to pond
A World War 2 German submarine has just surfaced in South Dunedin — and, alarmingly, its torpedoes are armed and ready to fire.
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‘Process too pressured to make best decisions’
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‘Process too pressured to make best decisions’
Shambolic. Farcical. Rushed. Not all commentary about a pivotal Dunedin City Council meeting was negative, but several councillors agree it left quite a bit to be desired. Grant Miller reports.
Immigration policy trapping thousands in modern slavery: sources
Immigration policy trapping thousands in modern slavery: sources
Thousands of victims of modern slavery are being denied support because of Britain's crackdown on illegal migration, according to more than a dozen sources.
Law changes could protect stalkers - victims
Law changes could protect stalkers - victims
"A watered-down missed opportunity that will do more harm than good."
Residents lobby to retain lower speed limit following Rakaia crash
Residents lobby to retain lower speed limit following Rakaia crash
Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyrone Burrowes was at his Mobil service station when he heard the terrible sound of a campervan and a milk tanker colliding.
Moderate earthquake strikes top of South Island
Moderate earthquake strikes top of South Island
Several hundred people have reported feeling a moderate earthquake in Seddon, Marlborough, on Friday afternoon.