Chinese associate of Andrew banned from UK
A Chinese businessman, who forged close links with Prince Andrew and authorised to act on his behalf to seek investors in China, has been banned from Britain on national security grounds.
Rebels vow to wipe out Assad legacy
Rebels vow to wipe out Assad legacy
Now covered in ashes and empty bullet casings, the grand mausoleum of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's family stood in the eyes of rebels as a symbol of the injustice Syrians...
Major changes to allow more toll roads announced
Major changes to allow more toll roads announced
The government has agreed to toll three new highways being built and has made changes to allow existing roads to gain tolls.
Embattled Korean leader to 'fight to the end'
Embattled Korean leader to 'fight to the end'
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will "fight to the end" as his own political party shifted closer to voting with the opposition to impeach him over his short-lived martial law order.
Man charged over Chch double-fatal crash named
Man charged over Chch double-fatal crash named
The man charged with manslaughter after a crash on Tunnel Rd in Christchurch that killed two flatmates has been named.
'Bit of beef': Vehicles rammed in Calton Hill
'Bit of beef': Vehicles rammed in Calton Hill
A car-ramming rampage caught on camera in Dunedin could have been the culmination of a "bit of beef" between two motorists.
Man behind 'appalling' chase across Otago jailed
Man behind 'appalling' chase across Otago jailed
A Balclutha man who led police on a chaotic 230km chase up and down State Highway 1 has been jailed for 22 months.
Nurse's relationship with baby's dad 'too soon' but not misconduct
Nurse's relationship with baby's dad 'too soon' but not misconduct
A “scapegoat” nurse who began a relationship with the father of a baby previously assigned to her care has had a finding of professional misconduct against her overturned by a court.
'Enough's enough': FENZ boss turns hose on bullying, harassment
'Enough's enough': FENZ boss turns hose on bullying, harassment
Fire and Emergency's chief executive says the organisation is working to abolish the bullying, harassment, sexism and racism outlined in a recent independent review.
Power prices expected to rise even higher
Power prices expected to rise even higher
Independent electricity retailers and large energy users say they're facing higher fixed prices from the wholesale electricity market, and expect prices to keep rising over the coming years.
What dissection of 'rarest whale in the world' found
What dissection of 'rarest whale in the world' found
New discoveries about the "rarest whale in the world" have been made after a first of its kind dissection in Dunedin.
Son accused of murdering his mother in Blenheim
Son accused of murdering his mother in Blenheim
A man accused of murdering a woman in her Blenheim home last month can now be identified as her son.
Water red alert issued at Macandrew Bay
Water red alert issued at Macandrew Bay
The Otago Regional Council has issued a water quality red alert, advising people not to swim in Macandrew Bay.
Govt back to drawing board on Holidays Act
Govt back to drawing board on Holidays Act
The government has been forced back to the drawing board on changes to holiday pay after feedback that its initial plan could make problems worse.
Brown Nose Day rejected for bowel cancer fundraiser
Brown Nose Day rejected for bowel cancer fundraiser
A proposed fundraising campaign to raise money for bowel cancer, titled "Brown Nose Day", has been labelled poor taste by a trade mark commissioner.
Country's second-most powerful cop under investigation
Country's second-most powerful cop under investigation
The country's second-most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation which RNZ understands relates to inappropriate conduct with a more junior staff member.
‘Rad’ plaque unveiled to honour steep battle to reclaim record
‘Rad’ plaque unveiled to honour steep battle to reclaim record
Any brave souls struggling up Baldwin St will now know who was responsible for the return of its title as the world’s steepest.
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Self-deprecating tone controversial
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Self-deprecating tone controversial
The tone of a self-deprecating Dunedin marketing campaign has not quite landed with the city’s tourism industry, councillors have heard.
Local lieutenant wins array of top awards
Local lieutenant wins array of top awards
A Dunedin soldier has put his military knowledge to good use — winning three top awards as he graduates from his officer’s course.
Off the farm, into the water
Off the farm, into the water
Ezra Holmes, 20, who works on his parents’ Taieri farm, catches a wave at Brighton Beach last night during the weekly Surfing for Farmers event.