Armed police raid property linked to Mongols MC gang
Police surrounded a Christchurch property linked to the Mongols MC gang on Wednesday, just days before the gang is understood to be holding an event to mark its fifth anniversary in the city.
Hospital petition reaches Parliament
Hospital petition reaches Parliament
A petition of 34,000 signatures calling on the government to reverse the proposed cuts to the new Dunedin hospital build has arrived at Parliament.
3D-printed gun ban on the radar for police
3D-printed gun ban on the radar for police
The number of guns being made using 3D printers is on the rise in New Zealand as the technology improves, police say.
Man on trial for Yanfei Bao's murder sacks lawyers
Man on trial for Yanfei Bao's murder sacks lawyers
The man accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has sacked his lawyers and is now representing himself at his High Court trial.
TVNZ staff called into meetings over planned job cuts
TVNZ staff called into meetings over planned job cuts
TVNZ staff whose jobs might be impacted by a proposed restructure have been invited to consultation meetings tomorrow.
Substation foundations under way
Substation foundations under way
The Smith St substation has been demolished and work has begun on the foundations for its replacement.
Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children
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
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 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'
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
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
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
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
US election: Trump claims victory after Pennsylvania call
Updated 8.25 pm
Donald Trump has taken the stage as he edges closer to an expected victory in the US election after the key state of Pennsylvania was projected to be won by the Republican former president. ...
'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'
'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
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
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.