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Trump says no rush for Iran deal

Trump says no rush for Iran deal

US President Donald Trump has told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war.

English standards for visas tightened

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

English standards for visas tightened

The government is extending the minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

Elderly man medically forbidden after errant driving

Elderly man medically forbidden after errant driving

A man in his 90s has been medically forbidden to drive after running red lights, mounting the kerb and travelling the wrong way on Dunedin streets.

Man taken to hospital after 'bottling'

Man taken to hospital after 'bottling' amid disorder at Milton party

A man was bottled and transported to Dunedin Hospital with injuries after a 21st party at a rural Otago rugby club erupted into violence, police say.

Entertainer Dame Jools Topp dies

Dame Jools Topp has died after a battle with breast cancer. As one half of the Topp Twins with sister Lynda, she brought joy to generations of Kiwis.

Name suppression for Dunedin murder-accused

Police at the scene on Saturday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Name suppression for Dunedin murder-accused

A man accused of a murder in suburban Dunedin has been granted temporary name suppression.

Person dies on beach after boat capsizes in Kaikōura

Person dies on beach after boat capsizes in Kaikōura

One person is dead after a boat capsized in Kaikōura.

Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate

Stuart Nash Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate

Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash is switching allegiances to New Zealand First.

Sexual abuse survivor support services funding to be redirected

Sexual abuse survivor support services funding to be redirected

Hundreds of sexual abuse survivors could soon lose access to counselling.

Person dies after crash near Lake Tekapo

Person dies after crash near Lake Tekapo

A person has died following a serious crash near Lake Tekapo.

Labour apology for 'duck faced horse' comment

Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds and Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photos: RNZ

Labour apology for 'duck faced horse' comment

Labour's finance spokesperson has apologised to the Finance Minister after audio of her calling Nicola Willis a "duck-faced horse" was leaked to media.

'She shouldn't have been there': Coroner rules on Ruapehu fall

Wednesday Davis died after sliding 250m down an icy slope. Photo: Supplied/Sarah Hall

'She shouldn't have been there': Coroner rules on Ruapehu fall

A first-time mountaineer had a deadly fall on Mt Ruapehu, after her group pressed on in dangerous conditions that nobody questioned, a coroner has found.

Formal complaint made about school curriculum rewrite

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

Formal complaint made about school curriculum rewrite

A former Education Ministry staffer has asked a Parliamentary committee to rein in the government's curriculum changes.

Searching for vintage treasure

Searching for vintage treasure

Hundreds turned out to hunt for clothing treasures at the be-loved Vintage and Pre-Loved Market at the weekend.

Alleged murderer to appear in court

A police officer keeps watch at the intersection of Somerville St and Marne St in Andersons Bay,...

Alleged murderer to appear in court

A man charged with murder is set to appear in the Dunedin District Court today, after a death in the city on Friday evening.

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90kg tuna from area set to be marine reserve

Jason Lewis and the bluefin tuna he caught off the Dunedin coast on Tuesday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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90kg tuna from area set to be marine reserve

Another hefty bluefin tuna has been caught off the Dunedin coast, but the big catches may become even harder to bag, as some of the fishing area will soon move into a marine reserve where fishing...

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Survey findings suggest no mandate for govt tobacco policies

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Survey findings suggest no mandate for govt tobacco policies

Findings of a new survey show New Zealanders share the concerns of health researchers about the covert influence the tobacco industry exerts on government policy, and the resounding failure of...

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