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Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship

Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders on his return to the White House. Photo: Reuters

Judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship

A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional."

Teen's body found on Christchurch beach

Teen's body found on Christchurch beach

The body of a teenage swimmer who went missing off Southshore beach in Christchurch yesterday has been found by a member of the public.

Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks

Palestinians walk amid the rubble left by an Israeli raid in the West Bank city of Jenin. Photo:...

Hundreds flee as Israel continues West Bank attacks

Hundreds of Jenin residents left their homes on Thursday, as the Israeli military demolished a number of houses on the third day of a major operation in the West Bank city.

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Staff tickled pink with new grow lights

Forsyth Barr Stadium turf manager Michael Watson waters the pitch under new LED lights that will...

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Staff tickled pink with new grow lights

Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin has had a pink hue before.

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HNZ silent on impact of norovirus

Signs at the Marne Street Hospital in Dunedin have discouraged unwell visitors, and visitors who...

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HNZ silent on impact of norovirus

A norovirus outbreak at a Dunedin aged-care facility appears to have been contained.

Ministry orders hearing device’s return after ‘miscommunication’

Dunedin mother Rose Hackett and her daughter Lily. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Ministry orders hearing device’s return after ‘miscommunication’

A Dunedin mother is frustrated her daughter has to return a $4000 hearing device given to her by the Ministry of Education she was initially told she could keep when she moves overseas.

Stadium boss challenges collaboration plans

A concept drawing of Christchurch's Te Kaha stadium. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Stadium boss challenges collaboration plans

The boss of Christchurch's new stadium says big acts will only play in one South Island city and Dunedin will inevitably lose out.

City centre celebrates sea lion lineage

A taxidermy sea lion is carried down Dunedin’s Princes St yesterday by (from left) Department of...

City centre celebrates sea lion lineage

Sea lions have turned up in some odd places in Dunedin recently, but up until yesterday they had not made it to the CBD.

Cadbury site may be back on cards

The new Dunedin hospital inpatient site. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Cadbury site may be back on cards

Contractors working on the new Dunedin hospital have been given an indication that the Cadbury site will be built on.

Tapping into local style for world stage

Tapping into local style for world stage

A tap trio is taking Dunedin's unique technique to the world stage.

Thousands evacuated as new LA fire spreads

Firefighters work at the scene of the Hughes fire in Castaic Lake, California. Photo: Reuters

Thousands evacuated as new LA fire spreads

A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles rapidly spread to more than 38 square km, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people.

Despite cut, hall plan provides ‘certainty’

Andersons Bay School pupil Cooper Smith, 5, and principal Pauline Simpson play with a ball in the...

Despite cut, hall plan provides ‘certainty’

A Dunedin school is pleased to finally have certainty after plans for a new hall and classrooms were put in limbo by the Ministry of Education at the 11th hour.

Toddler among two killed in Germany knife attack

German police secure the park in Aschaffenburg where two people were killed in a knife...

Toddler among two killed in Germany knife attack

A man has been arrested after two people were killed and several injured in a knife attack in a park in the German city of Aschaffenburg.

No charges for Golriz Ghahraman after shoplifting allegation

No charges for Golriz Ghahraman after shoplifting allegation

Police have decided not to file charges after a shoplifting allegation was made against former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman.

Man missing in South Dunedin found safe

A 77-year-old man has been found safe and well after being reported missing in Dunedin earlier today.

Database breach as staff searched for details of death

Database breach as staff searched for details of death

The Police Association says it's aware an internal investigation is under way, after police staff were found to be searching the main database for details about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death.

Record numbers still leaving New Zealand

Improved retail outlets have helped to lift Auckland International Airport’s earnings. Photo: NZ...

Record numbers still leaving New Zealand

New Zealand continues to lose residents in record numbers, and the gain from migration has tumbled to less than a quarter of the record surge a year ago.

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