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'Criminal career' to life turned around

Te Manga Herewini. Photo: Samuel Rillstone / RNZ

'Criminal career' to life turned around

Te Manga Herewini was a high-profile violent offender but he has come leaps and bounds since pursing a "criminal career" and now helps other youth in similar circumstances.

'So much instability': Otago expert on Ukraine, Gaza

Ukrainian soldiers of the 425th Skala Battalion are seen at a base before heading for rotation to...

'So much instability': Otago expert on Ukraine, Gaza

An expert in international relations says the Ukraine and Gaza wars and other disruption could end up in the destruction of the whole international order.

One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash

One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash

A person has died and three others are seriously injured after a crash between a shared bike and car in Martinborough.

Man loses court case over $40 fine

A Rolleston man is claiming a moral victory after losing his battle against Selwyn District Council to have a parking ticket waived.

Christmas Day bridge fall death an accident

Duncan Niall Gordon was 39 years old when he died. Photo: Givealittle

Christmas Day bridge fall death an accident

The death of a man who fell from a Dunedin pedestrian overbridge on Christmas Day in 2022 was an accident, a coroner has ruled.

Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone

Port Hedland in Western Australia. Photo: Getty

Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone

Schools have been closed as northern Australia braces for a tropical cyclone that is set to develop into a destructive category five system.

Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch

Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch

A plane transporting prisoners from Auckland to Christchurch was forced to turn around after one of those on board damaged an interior window.

Class action launched over 'ineffective' flu medicine

A class action filed today says Kiwis have been deceived for about two decades through the use of phenylephrine in cold and flu medicine.

Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student

The teacher tried to purchase ADHD medication from one of his students. Photo: Getty Images

Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student

A high school student who went to her teacher for help with a range of mental health issues was asked by the man if he could purchase some of her ADHD medication.

Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified

Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified

Police have identified the man who died after being struck by three cars on Auckland's South Western Motorway, but none of the motorists has come forward so far.

Booze suspected in Peninsula truck crash

Police suspect the driver of a large truck which rolled and blocked Otago Peninsula's key road was under the influence of alcohol.

Police in NSW ramp up probe into 'sickening' nurses video

Two NSW Health workers have been stood down over a "sickening" anti-Semitic video. Photo: TikTok

Police in NSW ramp up probe into 'sickening' nurses video

Police in New South Wales have seized CCTV footage as they investigate a video showing public hospital nurses claiming they would kill Israeli patients

Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road

Clifton Terrace School pupils who bike and scooter to school, with signs protesting the speed...

Govt urged to reverse speed limit plan for Nelson road

Nelson residents have made it "resoundingly clear" they want a speed limit reduction to remain on a stretch of highway that goes past a local school.

Next 150 days 'will be challenging': Energy Minister

The new Energy Minister Simon Watts has met gentailers to discuss progress and cooperation ahead of the expected winter energy price spike.

Antique plant models inspire fellows

University of Otago Frances Hodgkins Fellows Miranda Bellamy, left, and Amanda Fauteux working on...

Antique plant models inspire fellows

Anticipation has been growing like weeds among art enthusiasts in the buildup to an exhibition by the University of Otago’s 2024 Frances Hodgkins Fellowship winners.

Spill closes road

Spill closes road

A diesel spill at the intersection of Townleys and Kaikorai Valley Rds closed the road for some time yesterday.

Angry man abused firefighter at crash scene: police

Emergency personnel work at the scene of a crash in South Rd on Tuesday. One firefighter was...

Angry man abused firefighter at crash scene: police

A firefighter at a car crash in Caversham was verbally abused and almost dragged out of a fire truck by a man apparently angry the road was blocked, police say.