Sth Korea court cancels president's arrest warrant
A South Korean court has cancelled impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest warrant, paving the way for his release from jail.
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Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'
Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'
A Christchurch City Councillor has described the cost of restoring the Chalice artwork in Cathedral Square as ludicrous and wants an immediate halt to the project.
Gardening gloves used to transport school lunches
Gardening gloves used to transport school lunches
A Bay of Plenty deputy principal says school lunches are so hot when they arrive that staff have to wear rubber gardening gloves.
Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes
Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes
Police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church's Man Up and Legacy programmes after members had disrupted a number of events at the Auckland Pride Festival.
29 injured after bombs accidentally dropped
29 injured after bombs accidentally dropped
The number of people injured after South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area has increased to 15 civilians and 14 soldiers, the country's defence ministry has confirmed.
Taupō councillor quits after admitting drink-driving
Taupō councillor quits after admitting drink-driving
A Taupō District Councillor who admitted driving drunk a fourth time has resigned her seat.
Air NZ halts flights ahead of Aussie cyclone
Air NZ halts flights ahead of Aussie cyclone
Air New Zealand has halted all flights in and out of Brisbane and the Gold Coast due to a cyclone forecast to hit Australia.
Pope sends first audio message, ECB sorry for Ashes post
Pope sends first audio message, ECB sorry for Ashes post
The Pope has sent his first audio message since being hospitalised for double pneumonia nearly three weeks ago, expressing thanks "from the bottom of my heart" to well-wishers worldwide.
Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd
Four injured in serious crash in Portobello Rd
Four people have been taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd.
Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?
Diplomat sacked: What was wrong with what Phil Goff said?
Explainer: The UK High Commissioner's case is not an example of the coalition looking to get rid of a Labour appointee, RNZ's Giles Dexter writes.
Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told
Bus hub victim involved in violent incidents, jury told
The victim of a fatal stabbing in Dunedin’s bus hub had previously been involved in two violent altercations there in the months before his death, a court has heard.
70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim
70-year-old falls short in Cook Strait swim
Dunedin's Steve Prescott has fallen short in his attempt to be the oldest person to swim Cook Strait.
Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up
Simeon Brown announces major health shake-up
Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a major overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and "partnering" with the private sector.
Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle
Hipkins sets up new Labour 'economic team' in reshuffle
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle, setting up a new "economic team".
No sign of driver after car slams into pole
No sign of driver after car slams into pole
Dunedin police are searching for a driver who apparently fled the scene after slamming their vehicle into a power pole early this morning.
Drivers in 'horrific' hit-and-run death haven't come forward
Drivers in 'horrific' hit-and-run death haven't come forward
A month on from his death in February, police say the drivers of the three vehicles that killed Joshua Love on his 34th birthday have not come forward.
Australian teen tries to board flight with shotgun
Australian teen tries to board flight with shotgun
A teenage boy has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly trying to board a plane with a shotgun.
Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child
Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child
The principal of a Gisborne school where a child received second degree burns from a school lunch provided under the government's school lunch programme says David Seymour called to apologise.
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
A group of friendly neighbourhood orcas just can't get enough of Otago Harbour.
Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents
Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents
The father of a teenager with ADHD says drug shortages are making life "a nightmare" for some sufferers.