Cuba to free more than 2000 prisoners: report
Cuba to free more than 2000 prisoners: report
Cuba today said it would free more than 2000 prisoners from the island's jails, according to state-run media.
Report finds 49 violations at largest US migrant detention camp
Report finds 49 violations at largest US migrant detention camp
An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest US migrant detention camp.
Preschool teachers censured after child found screaming in locked van
Preschool teachers censured after child found screaming in locked van
A screaming child was found locked in a preschool van 80 minutes after the class had returned from a trip.
Surfer bitten by sea lion at Brighton Beach
Surfer bitten by sea lion at Brighton Beach
A surfer at Brighton Beach in Dunedin got more than he bargained for when he was bitten by a sea lion this afternoon.
Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'
Flooding damaged sewage treatment plant's 'heart and nervous system'
The flooding of the Moa Point sewage treatment plant damaged its ''heart and nervous system", Wellington Water says.
Pope urges Catholics to help the oppressed
Pope urges Catholics to help the oppressed
Pope Leo has washed the feet of 12 priests as part of a special ritual before Easter and said the action should inspire Catholics to care for those in need.
NASA astronauts photograph Earth from orbit
NASA astronauts photograph Earth from orbit
NASA's Artemis II astronauts wrapped up their first day in space by testing cameras they'll use to capture dramatic images of Earth as it slowly recedes beneath them.
World anxious to open shipping waterway
World anxious to open shipping waterway
Dozens of countries have sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive attacks on Iran.
Christchurch store ram-raided
Christchurch store ram-raided
Christchurch police are appealing to the public for help after a store was ram-raided in the city overnight.
Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property
Arrest after two found dead at Hamilton property
Police investigating two deaths in Hamilton East have arrested a 34-year-old man.
Nigel Latta's widow finding her way
Nigel Latta's widow finding her way
Almost six months after parenting expert Nigel Latta died of cancer, his wife clinical psychologist Dr Natalie Flynn is having more good days.
No ODT paper on Good Friday
No ODT paper on Good Friday
The Otago Daily Times will not be published on Good Friday.
Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip
Police employee took booked vehicle on camping trip
A police employee misused a police vehicle by taking it to go camping with a friend, despite it being booked for a search and rescue exercise.
Former Highlander died with brain disease
Former Highlander Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks
Former Highlander Shane Christie had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died, a post-mortem examination has revealed.
Missing Dunedin primary school boys found
Missing Dunedin primary school boys found
Two Dunedin primary school boys who went missing today have been found, the school says.
Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend
Interislander delays expected to be over by weekend
KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interislander ferries.
Police sniff out cannabis dealer's plan
Police sniff out cannabis dealer's plan
An alleged dealer on a cannabis run to Invercargill was busted after police smelled the scent of marijuana wafting from his car.
Trump vows to bring Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'
Trump vows to bring Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'
President Donald Trump says the US military has nearly completed the goals it set out to accomplish in its war with Iran and that the conflict will soon be ending.
Households face $55 a week rise in living costs
Households face $55 a week rise in living costs: report
Households face a $55 a week rise in living costs this year partly because of the Middle East conflict, according to ASB economists.
Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted
Holiday alcohol restrictions lifted
The relaxing of alcohol restrictions on public holidays has cleared the last legislative hurdle and will come into force in time for Easter weekend.