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Sports star sentenced over sharing nude images of woman

Sports star sentenced over sharing nude images of woman

A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of images has been given an official final warning he will be jailed if the...

Lebanese begin journey home as ceasefire holds

A group of men celebrate the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, while waving Amal political...

Lebanese begin journey home as ceasefire holds

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah held today, under a deal brokered by the United States and France.

Tīrau crash: Vehicle may have crossed centreline

A Korean group on bus were involved in the fatal crash in Tīrau. Photo: Auckland Rescue...

Tīrau crash: Vehicle may have crossed centreline

Early indications suggest a vehicle crossing the centreline in Tīrau resulted in a fatal crash that killed one and put 14 others in hospital, police say.

One seriously injured in Fairfield crash

Emergency services attend the crash scene of Old Brighton Road in Fairfield today. Photo: Gregor...

One seriously injured in Fairfield crash

One person was seriously injured after being trapped in their car following a crash in Dunedin this afternoon.

Global Insight: Putin's nuke threats just 'bluster'

Global Insight: Putin's nuke threats just 'bluster'

Russia will not start a nuclear war, so countries including New Zealand need to stand strong with Ukraine, an international relations specialist says.

Murderer reveals why he killed cat protection worker

It has taken 16 years for the man who lured Christchurch woman Kerry Downey into his home under the guise of adopting an unwanted cat to finally reveal why he murdered her.

Police car hit Luxon's limousine

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis were on their way to Wellington Airport when the crash...

Police car hit Luxon's limousine

Police say one of its vehicles crashed into a Crown limousine carrying the Prime Minister and Finance Minister.

Bail denied for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Sean Combs denies charges that he used his business empire to sexually abuse women. Photo: Getty...

Bail denied for rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail ahead of his mid-2025 trial on sex-trafficking charges after a judge denied his bid to be released on $84m bail from a US prison.

Gang patch arrests as police monitor funeral

Extra police staff and resources have been called in to monitor the funeral of a prominent...

Gang patch arrests as police monitor funeral

Three Mongrel Mob members have been arrested for wearing patches as police monitor a gang funeral in Bay of Plenty.

Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer

Health NZ offered just 844 of 1619 graduate nurses jobs yesterday - only 50% of the cohort. Photo...

Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer

Graduates who have missed out on nursing jobs are now looking at heading overseas even though that's not what they want, a union member says.

Man charged with assault on bus driver

The incident happened at the bus hub in the central city, next to the police station. Photo: ODT...

Man charged with assault on bus driver

A scuffle between a bus driver and his passenger at the bus hub ended with the pair walking into the nearby police station to report an assault.

Manslaughter verdict for cop who tasered elderly woman

Senior Constable Kristian White discharged his stun gun at Clare Nowland.

Manslaughter verdict for cop who tasered elderly woman

A jury has found an Australian police officer, who unlawfully killed an aged-care resident with dementia by shooting her with a Taser, guilty of manslaughter.

Car parking wardens strike again

"Blatant revenue gathering." That’s what a Lincoln man thinks about the Selwyn District Council ticketing his car for facing the wrong way while parked across the road from his home.

Petition launched over change to HRT patches

Oestrogen patches have been in short supply. Photo: Getty Images

Petition launched over change to HRT patches

A petition has been launched to fight Pharmac’s decision to swap hormone replacement therapy providers and to stop funding a brand many women find more effective.

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Teen fears video of attack will go online

Scratches cover the back, chest and arms of a teenage girl who was concussed during an assault in...

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Teen fears video of attack will go online

The teenage victim of a central Dunedin assault which left her bloodied and concussed is fearful footage of the attack will be spread online.

Change in project leadership criticised

A new company has been appointed to take over directing the new Dunedin hospital build. PHOTO:...

Change in project leadership criticised

The government has been accused of rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic after another shake-up of the new Dunedin hospital build’s leadership.

Cardiac patient dies while lab down

The Dunedin Hospital ward block. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Cardiac patient dies while lab down

A person died in the cardiac unit while Dunedin Hospital staff were waiting for life-saving equipment to be repaired, the Otago Daily Times has learned.

The heat is on: Dunedin tipped to reach 28°C

After several weeks of temperatures in the high teens, Dunedin residents are in for a shock - the city’s temperatures are expected to reach 28°C today.

Albatross float returns for Santa Parade

Dunedin Santa Parade Trust chairman John Marsh sits on the bonnet of the Tow Mater float...

Albatross float returns for Santa Parade

The giant albatross float will spread its wings once again for this year’s Dunedin Santa Parade.

Final album for The Chills next year

The late Martin Phillipps and The Chills’ final album Spring Board: The Early Unrecorded Songs is...

The Chills’ frontman to be honoured with final album release

The Chills’ final album, by the late Dunedin singer-songwriter Martin Phillipps, is due to be released in February.

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