Manhunt in Australia after woman gunned down on street
Manhunt in Australia after woman gunned down on street
A cross-border manhunt has continued for two brothers wanted for murder after a woman was chased and fatally shot on a suburban street.
Two critical after Auckland crash
Two critical after Auckland crash
Two people have been taken to hospital with critical injuries after a car crashed into a power pole in Auckland this morning.
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Snapping ships ‘passion in life’
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Snapping ships ‘passion in life’
While his family spent their holidays playing by the lakeside at Lake Wānaka, Garry Bain had other plans.
Stalwart advocate for Māori remembered
Stalwart advocate for Māori remembered
Former minister and Te Pati Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia died yesterday, aged 80.
Phone threat forces passengers off plane
Phone threat forces passengers off plane
Passengers on an Air New Zealand flight to Dunedin had to disembark the aircraft and have their luggage searched yesterday after a threat was made by phone, police say.
Four hurt in two-car crash on motorway
Four hurt in two-car crash on motorway
Four people were injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the Southern Motorway, near Mosgiel, yesterday.
Holiday road toll lowest since 2020
Holiday road toll lowest since 2020
The road toll for the Christmas holiday period just ended is on track to be the lowest in several years.
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Footage shows ‘true nature’ of industry: Peta
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Footage shows ‘true nature’ of industry: Peta
An animal rights group that produced undercover footage of alleged abuse of sheep in New Zealand during shearing says the operation was not about finding a few alarming incidents.
Vehicle’s tyres spiked after pursuit in South Dunedin
Vehicle’s tyres spiked after pursuit in South Dunedin
A driver who fled police in an allegedly stolen car was arrested after it was spiked in South Dunedin yesterday.
Wreath at hospital site as wait goes on
Wreath at hospital site as wait goes on
A wreath has been attached to the gates of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building construction site, in Cumberland St.
A pirate’s life but only if it’s nice out
A pirate’s life but only if it’s nice out
Part-time pirate Brandon Grenfall, of Te Ngaru, stands proudly on his skiff Blueballs with his dog Missy.
Rain, rain, go away
Rain, rain, go away
Ducklings shelter under their mother as persistent rain and drizzle continue in Dunedin.
Sense of belonging focus of research
Sense of belonging focus of research
There is a prevailing belief that being part of the Muslim community is fundamentally incompatible with being part of Western societies.
Saving lives in all weathers
Saving lives in all weathers
It would be pretty easy to think Dunedin’s lousy weather of late has put the city’s surf lifesavers out of a job.
Dunedin flight cancelled amid security concern
Dunedin flight cancelled amid security concern
An Air NZ flight to Dunedin has been cancelled and "anxious passengers" told to disembark from the plane in Auckland due to a "serious" security concern.
Australia heatwave expected to cause havoc
Australia heatwave expected to cause havoc
A heatwave sweeping across inland Australia is expected to cause havoc for firefighters trying to contain several large blazes.
Four hurt in crash on Southern Motorway
Four hurt in crash on Southern Motorway
Four people have been injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the Southern Motorway, causing delays.
Interim suppression for man accused of killing officer
Interim suppression for man accused of killing officer
The man accused of killing a police officer has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Nelson District Court.
Three believed hurt in Canterbury crash
Three believed hurt in Canterbury crash
Three people have reportedly been injured in a crash on SH1 in Canterbury.
$10m worth of meth seized at Auckland Airport
$10m worth of meth seized at Auckland Airport
Customs have arrested three drug couriers at Auckland Airport, seizing methamphetamine with a combined street value of more than NZ$10 million.