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22 states sue Trump over citizenship order

US President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons at the White...

22 states sue Trump over birthright citizenship order

Democratic-led states and civil rights groups have filed a slew of lawsuits challenging US President Donald Trump's bid to roll back birthright citizenship.

No change to abortion laws: Health Minister

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

No change to abortion laws: Health Minister

Newly-appointed Health Minister Simeon Brown says abortion rights and access to services won't change under his watch.

Masked armed pair kick down door in Caversham

Masked armed pair kick down door in Caversham

Two masked armed men kicked down a Caversham’s household’s front door before demanding drugs and money, police say.

'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall

'Packs' of teen girls targeting 'vulnerable kids' at mall

About 20 assaults have been reported around a Christchurch shopping mall over the past six months, with a violent pack of teenage girls allegedly terrorising "vulnerable kids".

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Rapist refused parole over ‘undue risk’

Adrian Waa was a changed man, a Corrections officer told the Parole Board. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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Rapist refused parole over ‘undue risk’

A Dunedin gang member responsible for a violent rape will be behind bars for at least another nine months after he was refused parole.

Man arrested after attack on dog

The video footage shows the man kicking the dog several times. Photo: Supplied

Arrest after attack on dog caught on camera

A man has been arrested in Rolleston after a distressing incident in which a dog was violently attacked.

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'We’ll be able to deliver the hospital'

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Govt can deliver on hospital: Meager

The new Dunedin hospital project "remains important", the government’s new advocate for the South Island says.

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Yacht with storied history docks at port

Trevor Whelan sits beside his yacht Wanderer IV as he reads a cruising book, Sou’West in...

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Yacht with storied history docks at port

A piece of maritime history will be docked in Port Chalmers for the next two weeks.

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DCC mum on financial reporting investigation

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DCC mum on financial reporting investigation

The Dunedin City Council has declined to talk about when an investigation delving into some of its financial reporting might be finished.

Teen caught with weapon

A teenager with a set of knuckle dusters in his bag received a warning from police after he was caught taking them into the Dunedin Courthouse.

Two claim to own car

A disagreement over the rightful ownership of a Subaru allegedly sold to two Dunedin people boiled over when a man attacked the car with a hammer and screwdriver.

Full-dome film getting global recognition

Tūhura Otago Museum creative services exhibitions head Craig Scott shows off the museum’s...

Full-dome film getting global recognition

A thrilling fusion of art, animation and technology by two Dunedin film-makers has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide.

Victim probably caused fatal fire: coroner

The boarding house blaze in Phillips St, Kensington, which killed Christopher Paul Bonisch in...

Victim probably caused fatal fire: coroner

A South Dunedin boarding house fire which killed Christopher Paul Bonisch in 2022, appears to have been started by the 51-year-old himself.

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Inauguration ‘epic’ adventure for Dunedinite

President Donald Trump speaks to his leadership team (from left) Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vice...

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Inauguration ‘epic’ adventure for Dunedinite

United States President Donald Trump signed a blizzard of divisive presidential orders as he was sworn in for a historic second term yesterday.

Professor’s death leaves ‘huge hole’ in department

Associate Prof Damian Scarf was a beloved member of staff at the University of Otago. PHOTO:...

Professor’s death leaves ‘huge hole’ in department

The death of an active and popular member of University of Otago’s psychology department has left the team there with a "huge hole" in it, fellow staff say.

Arrest made after bail breached: police

A Mosgiel mother driving with her two young children in the car, was arrested at a traffic stop after breaching her bail conditions by allegedly driving drunk.

Bickering on the beach

A New Zealand fur seal and a sea lion get territorial at Harington Point, on Otago Peninsula, on...

Bickering on the beach

Tensions flared recently as a New Zealand fur seal and a sea lion brawled over a prime stretch of beach at Harington Point, on the Otago Peninsula.

US to leave WHO, withdraw from climate deal

President Donald Trump signs a series of executive orders at the White House today. Photo: Getty...

US to leave WHO, withdraw from climate deal

The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said today.

Dozens die in Turkey ski resort fire

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya in Bolu, Turkey...

Dozens die in Turkey ski resort fire

A fire at a ski resort hotel in Turkey's Bolu mountains killed 76 people and injured dozens, forcing panicked guests to jump out of windows in the middle of the night.

NZME staff fear job losses ahead of meeting

NZME owns the New Zealand Herald. Photo: NZ Herald

NZME staff fear job losses ahead of meeting

Staff at the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB have been called to a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss editorial changes.

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