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Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children

A shattered mother pleaded for leniency as her younger brother was sentenced in a Nelson court after sexually abusing his four nieces and nephews, one of whom was an infant.

Victims urged to come forward in sextortion case

Oliver Kiesanowski obtained explicit images from victims and used that content to force them to...

Victims urged to come forward in sextortion case

Oliver Kiesanowski posed online as a woman named Rebecca and connected with at least 17 victims in Christchurch between 2017 and 2023.

Public servants told to be 'neutral and professional'

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche formally started his role on Monday. Photo: RNZ

Public servants told to be 'neutral and professional'

The new Public Service Commissioner has joined coalition voices in criticising a health official as "unprofessional" for characterising some ministerial work as "crap" in an internal email.

Musk sued over election giveaway

Musk sued over election giveaway

Elon Musk is being sued in a proposed class action by registered voters who signed his petition to support the Constitution for a chance to win his $US1 million-a-day giveaway, and now claim it was a fraud.

Assault in Auckland gay bar 'a hate crime'

Julian Suarez's belongings were covered in blood. Photo: SUPPLIED

Assault in Auckland gay bar 'a hate crime'

A man says he was assaulted in what he believes was a hate crime in a central Auckland gay bar, and that safe spaces for the rainbow community are disappearing.

Arrest after fire at Auckland mosque

Arrest after fire at Auckland mosque

Police have arrested a 19-year-old after a fire at a mosque in the Auckland suburb of New Lynn.

Principal says new lunch scheme may cost $60K

Naenae College principal Chris Taylor. Photo: RNZ

Principal says new lunch scheme may cost $60K

A Lower Hutt principal who is weighing up whether to continue with the school lunches programme next year says there are a lot of unknowns about the new scheme.

Unemployment at a near four-year high

Employment rose 0.5% in the quarter to 2.61 million and was 3.7% higher than a year earlier....

Unemployment at a near four-year high

Unemployment has risen to a near four-year high as businesses shed staff and people stop looking for work.

US election: Fake bomb threats linked to Russia

Mahbuba Sultana (left) votes at the Lucky Shoals Park Recreation Center in Norcross, Georgia....

US election: Fake bomb threats linked to Russia

Phony bomb threats that appeared to originate in many cases from Russian email domains targeted polling locations across several US states on Tuesday, the FBI said.

US election: Trump claims victory after Pennsylvania call

Donald Trump took the stage in Florida about 8.30pm (NZT) to declare victory in the 2024 US...

US election: Trump claims victory after Pennsylvania call

Donald Trump has claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election after Fox News projected that he had defeated Democrat Kamala Harris.

'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'

Trey Russell, left and Finn McDonald-Page in the mood at the 2024 Melbourne Cup Wingatui Races at...

'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'

Overcast weather did not stop fashionistas and punters dressing to impress at Wingatui Racecourse yesterday.

Dancing the dream in good company

St Clair School pupil Zengning Guo, also known as YoYo, will perform with the Royal New Zealand...

Dancing the dream in good company

A young Dunedin ballet dancer has got another dream opportunity to take to the stage.

Mayor hopeful southern delegation will make impact

Dr Shane Retil. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Mayor hopeful southern delegation will make impact

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is hopeful the govt is doing everything it can to deliver the new Dunedin hospital as promised ahead of a crucial meeting with the Health Minister today.

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Wettest October for parts of South

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Wettest October for parts of South

Bucketloads of Niwa rainfall records have been toppled around Otago and Southland, following torrential rain and flooding in early October.

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Radich silent on why report not shared

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Radich silent on why report not shared

Dunedin's mayor is refusing to say why some city councillors have not yet been allowed to see an investigator’s report about their chief executive.

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Jail for Dunedin man who mistreated dogs

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Jail for Dunedin man who mistreated dogs

A dog owner who aggressively berated his pets needs to be "better trained himself", a judge says.

First Kiwi writer to win coveted residency

Award-winning New Zealand poet Alison Glenny has been selected as the recipient of the 2024...

First Kiwi writer to win coveted residency

Award-winning New Zealand poet Alison Glenny has been selected for a writers’ residency in Dunedin.

Debate over Costello tobacco advice turns heated in Parliament

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologised to Parliament for bringing family members into a...

Debate over Costello tobacco advice turns heated in Parliament

Debate over who provided the advice on heated tobacco products to Associate Health Minister Casey Costello led to the Prime Minister being made to withdraw and apologise in Parliament this afternoon.

Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat

Police say mental health callouts are cutting into their crime-fighting duties. Photo: RNZ

Police to delay next phase of mental health callout retreat

The second phase of the police's staged retreat from responding to mental crisis call-outs has been delayed after discussions with health officials.

Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans

Associate health minister Casey Costello. Photo: RNZ

Costello accuses ministry of 'undermining' tobacco plans

Public servants have complained of "a chilling effect" on democracy after Associate Health Minister Casey Costello accused health officials of undermining her efforts.

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