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Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket

The Pak'nSave supermarket in Manukau. Photo: Google Maps

Arrests after alleged extortion attempts at Auckland supermarket

Three people have been arrested after complaints of extortion attempts by security guards at a South Auckland supermarket.

Angry cyclone victims plead for climate change action

Protesters gathered in Brisbane to plead with the government to act on climate change, which they said was responsible for the first cyclone to hit southeast Queensland in more than 50 years.

Dunedin GP in sex case practising again

The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal cancelled Salil Elias' registration. Photo: ODT Files

Dunedin GP back working after admitting sex with vulnerable patient

A doctor who had sex with a vulnerable and drug-dependent patient in his examination room is back working in medicine less than two years after he was banned from practising.

Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police

Four young people were taken into custody early on March 16. Photo: RNZ

Mum claims teen son's jaw broken by police

A police investigation is under way into the alleged assault of a 15-year-old boy in Hawke's Bay by police officers.

Student suspended for scissors attack

Student suspended for scissors attack on teachers

A student who used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a South island school yesterday has been suspended.

Crash victim's life changed forever

Suzanne Broomhall of Ashburton was among seven health shuttle passengers injured in a crash....

Crash victim's life changed forever

Suzanne Broomhall, 71, was seriously injured when she and her son were involved in a horrific crash while being driven in the St John health shuttle.

Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for council

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania. Photo: RNZ

Matariki post unleashes racist torrent for council

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says his council has drawn "a line in the sand" after a barrage of vitriol and racist comments on social media.

Peninsula search halted for missing woman

Dunedin police have paused their search for a missing woman last seen on Otago Peninsula.

200 arrests a day amid Victoria crime surge

200 arrests a day amid Victoria crime surge

Theft is driving a record number of crimes in Victoria with police arresting more than 200 people every day.

Hundreds more Defence Force jobs to go: PSA

Hundreds more Defence Force jobs to go: PSA

Hundreds more civilian New Zealand Defence Force jobs are set to go as part of a major restructure, the Public Service Association says.

Global Insight: NZ urged to speak truth to Trump

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images

Global Insight: NZ urged to speak truth to Trump

New Zealand needs to speak up in the face of signs the US is becoming more authoritarian, international relations specialist Prof Robert Patman says.

E-scooter used in vape smash and grab: police

Mike Palmer, of Aluminium Maintenance Otago carries out window and door repairs after the glass...

E-scooter used in vape smash and grab: police

An e-scooter was used to break into a central Dunedin vape store and loot it, police believe.

Rescue chopper accused slapped down by judge for 'nonsense'

Helicopters Otago senior paramedic Shayne Henry (left) and chief executive Graeme Gale were livid...

Rescue chopper accused slapped down by judge for 'nonsense'

A man who allegedly stole life-saving medicine from a Dunedin rescue helicopter has been “talking nonsense” in court again.

'Living on toast': Older Kiwis cutting back on food

Age Concern says pensioners are making frozen dishes last for days, are living on toast or...

'Living on toast': Older Kiwis cutting back on food

Older New Zealanders are cutting back on food to pay the bills, with advocates saying some are making frozen meals last three days or skipping meals entirely.

Man who died in Loburn crash named

Man who died in Loburn crash named

The man who died following a crash in North Canterbury has been named.

'Incredibly dry out there': Aucklanders urged to shorten showers

Watercare says it's been an incredibly dry month, as Aucklanders are being asked to cut back on long showers and car washes.

Fish of the year: 'Blob is beautiful'

The blobfish is considered vulnerable by conservation groups. Photo: ODT files

Fish of the year: 'Blob is beautiful'

It's been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish, once declared the world’s ugliest animal.

NZ wants permanent Gaza ceasefire: Peters

Winston Peters: ""We want the end of this war now, and a permanent ceasefire now".

NZ wants permanent Gaza ceasefire: Peters

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he's deeply concerned about renewed fighting in Gaza and "a permanent end to the fighting needs to be found."

Teen's trauma after sex attack as offender avoids jail

Nicolas Andrey Santos Florez was sentenced to 10 and a half months’ home detention for sexual...

Teen's trauma after sex attack as offender avoids jail

A Christchurch teen who was sexually violated during a sleepover at a friend’s house says she now needs medication to help her sleep and has suffered from nightmares and suicidal thoughts.

Trump and Zelensky pledge to work for end to war in Ukraine

Servicemen of the Ukrainian National Guard fire a howitzer towards Russian troops at a position...

Trump and Zelensky pledge to work for end to war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to work to end Russia's war with Ukraine, in what the White House described as a "fantastic" phone call.

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