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Trump implies blame on Ukraine over war

Donald Trump talks in Palm Beach today. Photo: Getty Images

Trump implies blame on Ukraine over war

US President Donald Trump says he might meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this month and dismissed Ukraine's concern about being left out of US-Russian talks on ending war.

Peters launches second migrant attack at Menéndez March

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

Peters launches second migrant attack at Menéndez March

New Zealand First MPs Winston Peters and Shane Jones have once again attacked Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March for being a migrant.

Abuse survivors protest ACC eligibility change

Among the protesters' demands is that ACC reforms eligibility for coverage for abuse survivors,...

Abuse survivors protest ACC eligibility change

A group of abuse survivors, accompanied by two horses, have marched into Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) offices in Christchurch.

Possible Phillips sighting false alarm: police

Missing quartet (clockwise from top left) Tom Phillips, Jayda Phillips, Ember Phillips and...

Possible Phillips sighting false alarm: police

A reported sighting of fugitive father on-the-run Tom Phillips and his children was not the group, police say.

Flight mishaps: When can you claim compensation?

Flight mishaps: When can you claim compensation?

If you or your bags are off-loaded because the plane you are on is too full to take off, what exactly are your rights?

Meth, knives discovered in vehicle - police

Methamphetamine is the drug of choice for many in New Zealand, according to wastewater testing....

Meth, knives discovered in vehicle - police

Methamphetamine and knives were discovered inside a vehicle in Dunedin after officers noticed a ‘‘strong smell of cannabis’’ wafting from within, police say.

Citizenship law under fire

A former minister says dozens of families with babies born since a change to citizenship rules have asked him to help keep their children in New Zealand.

Gas smell triggered mass evacuations

A firefighter with evacuated people in Frederick St. Photo: Craig Baxter

Gas smell triggered mass evacuations

Staff and students were evacuated for about an hour on Wednesday afternoon from the University of Otago medical and dental schools after a strong smell of gas spread through the buildings. They were...

Water gushes from burst main on Dunedin street

Water gushes from burst main on Dunedin street

A burst water main has forced a Dunedin street to close as water spews out onto neighbouring streets.

'Valuable' medals stolen in raid on Dunedin home

Police are calling for CCTV footage as they investigate the theft of a haul of "valuable" medals from a central Dunedin home.

Most plane flip passengers out of hospital

The wreckage of a Delta Air Lines operated CRJ900 aircraft lies on the runway. Photo: Reuters

Most plane flip passengers out of hospital

Most passengers hospitalised after a plane flipped after landing in Toronto have been released, as the jet's black boxes are recovered.

Rescue chopper touches down in Dunedin park

A rescue helicopter touches down at Mornington Park this morning. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Rescue chopper touches down in Dunedin park

A rescue helicopter has landed in Dunedin's Mornington Park this morning as part of a medical response.

Pope has pneumonia in both lungs

Pope Francis has been suffering from a respiratory infection and was admitted to Rome's...

Pope has pneumonia in both lungs

Pope Francis is especially prone to lung infections because as a young adult he developed pleurisy and had part of one lung removed.

Video game reveals controversial Christchurch character

The latest character in a popular tactical shooter video game has been portrayed as a NZ woman from Christchurch born on March 15, the day of the mosque terror attacks.

Lewis Pass fire: crews target deep hotspots

Fire crews are continuing to work at the scene of a big blaze in Canterbury's Lewis Pass Road, saying they have made "excellent progress".

Callaghan shutdown: Scientists scramble for jobs

Callaghan shutdown: Scientists scramble for jobs

The mood inside Callaghan Innovation is grim, scientists say, as they scramble to secure themselves a future in New Zealand.

Tamihere admits Census forms copied at marae

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere. Photo: RNZ

Tamihere admits Census forms copied at marae

But the Waipareira Trust CEO says there's no evidence of wrongdoing and the organisation is being targeted for being Māori.

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Ex-city producer wins Bafta best doco gong

Lizzie Gillett takes a selfie with her fellow producers and co-directors (from left) Ian Bonhote,...

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Ex-city producer wins Bafta best doco gong

A Bafta-winning producer says her journey to the prestigious award began with her first job at Dunedin’s local news station.

Workmates ‘sickened’ by Moana Pool peeping

Mark Lester was ordered to pay the family he spied on in a changing room $750. Photo: supplied

Workmates ‘sickened’ by Moana Pool peeping

A Canterbury businessman who spied on two naked children at a Dunedin pool has "sickened" his workmates.

Dougal the donkey up for grabs

Dougal the donkey is going under the hammer this weekend, although Proctor Auctions owner Ronnie...

Dougal the donkey up for grabs

Cheap to feed, considerate of noise, tidy and "quite cute" — Dougal the donkey would be a welcome addition to any home.

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