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St Andrew’s Day festivities draw young and old

The crowd watches the performances beside the statue of Robert Burns. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

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St Andrew’s Day festivities draw young and old

The Octagon air was ringing with the skirl of bagpipes during St Andrew’s Day festivities on Saturday as the 50th anniversary of the Dunedin and Edinburgh sister city relationship was celebrated.

Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week

Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week

The start of summer is forecast to be very warm for many areas of the country, with some places topping 30 degrees this coming week.

Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released

Five men died in the fire at Wellington's Loafers Lodge. Photo: RNZ/Angus Dreaver

Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released

Fire and Emergency says the review might prejudice the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in the blaze.

Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI

Former chief of staff to the US secretary of defence Kash Patel speaking during a campaign rally...

Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI

Republican President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he wanted former National Security official and loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI.

Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital

Piles have been driven on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatients building. The hospital...

Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to complete the new Dunedin hospital if his party is elected in 2026.

Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years

Cathedral Cove is known for its natural rock arch. Photo: supplied

Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years

Access to a popular Coromandel beach has re-opened in time for summer after almost two years of repairs.

Social media ban: Albanese says Musk pushing agenda

The law forces tech giants to stop minors logging in or face hefty fines. Photo: Reuters

Social media ban: Albanese says Musk pushing agenda

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 is the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform.

Pharmac funding several new medicines

Funding is now available for cancer drugs, ADHD medication and a tablet for chronic heart failure.

Over 100 countries support plastic treaty caps

Plastic production is on track to triple by 2050. Photo: Reuters

Over 100 countries support plastic treaty caps

Negotiators aiming for an international treaty to curb plastic pollution are set for fierce debate on the last day of scheduled talks.

Princess says love the greatest Christmas gift

The Princess of Wales. Photo: Getty Images

Princess says love the greatest Christmas gift

The Princess of Wales says love is the greatest gift people can give each other.

Mahuta ready to be back in politics

Nanaia Mahuta was honoured at the Labour Party conference with a life membership. Photo: RNZ

Mahuta ready to be back in politics

Former Labour minister and Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta says it is an "important" and "exciting" time to be "re-entering" politics.

Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia

Emergency services were called to the river area near Double Hill last night. Photo: Wikimedia...

Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia

Four people have been flown to hospital after a jetboat flipped on Canterbury's Rakaia River.

Labour expected to take strong stance on Treaty Bill: Hipkins

The party's annual conference is taking place in Christchurch this weekend. Photo: RNZ

Labour expected to take strong stance on Treaty Bill: Hipkins

Labour is focusing on issues affecting working Kiwis, including jobs, healthcare and education, as well as the Treaty Principles Bill, leader Chris Hipkins says.

Obituary: energetic teacher, city leader

Dame Elizabeth Hanan at the opening of the University of Otago dental school’s Walsh Building,...

Obituary: energetic teacher, city leader

Dame Elizabeth Hanan DNZM CRSNZ will be remembered by family, friends, colleagues, students, political opponents and the people of the city she served with indefatigable enthusiasm.

Obituary: David Goldberg, psychiatrist

Sir David Goldberg’s gift to medicine was the General Health Questionnaire, a mental health-screening instrument which ended up being used as a diagnostic test the world over.

Broadcaster's cameras stolen from Hagley Oval

The first test is being played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Photo: Getty Images

Broadcaster's cameras stolen from Hagley Oval

Two cameras have been stolen from international broadcaster TalkSport at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

Trudeau meets with Trump over tariffs

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a hotel in West Palm Beach on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Trudeau meets with Trump over tariffs

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has visited Donald Trump's Florida resort to meet with the US President-elect, days after Trump threatened to slap tariffs on Canadian imports.

‘Tremendous effort’: ECan clears consents backlog

Environment Canterbury has made headlines in recent months as it struggled with processing...

‘Tremendous effort’: ECan clears consents backlog

Environment Canterbury says it has finished processing its backlog of consents, some dating back to 2002.

Call for children to have advocate in break-ups

Call for children to have advocate in break-ups

The difference between a stable home and being in crisis can be as simple as the loss of a job or relationship break-up, Otago University's Mark Henaghan says.

Change needed to win election: Labour leader

Change needed to win election: Labour leader

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is calling on his party to change in order to win the next election.

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