Otago Uni returns to top 200 in world, UC ranked 261
Otago University has returned to the top 200 in the QS World University Ranking for the first time since 2022, while Canterbury University came in at number 261.
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Father and daughter steal $190k in ATM heist
Father and daughter steal $190k in ATM heist
A former Armourguard employee used the company’s special codes to steal just over $159,000 from an ATM in a heist she executed with the help of her father.
Person dies in vehicle incident
Person dies after ending up under vehicle in Blenheim
A person has died after reportedly ending up under their own vehicle on a Blenheim street.
Tractor goes up in flames
Tractor goes up in flames
A tractor has gone up in flames after catching fire on an Otago road.
What you need to know about the Matariki holiday
What you need to know about the Matariki holiday
Matariki celebrates the Māori New Year and is a time for people to gather, honour the dead, celebrate the present and make plans for the future.
Major supermarket fire leaves smoke over Auckland
Major supermarket fire leaves smoke over Auckland
A major fire at a central Auckland supermarket has left thick black smoke billowing over the city.
Struggle to find new homes for old farming dogs
Struggle to find new homes for old farming dogs
A charity says it has rehomed about 18,000 farming dogs over the last decade, but it might soon have to stop accepting them.
Psilocybin to be prescribed in NZ
'For jet lag and insomnia': Psilocybin to be prescribed, melatonin to be sold over-the-counter
The government has signalled melatonin will become available over the counter, and psilocybin will be available for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Paramedic strangled partner and bit her nose
Paramedic loses medical registration after strangling partner and biting her nose
“I’m gonna see you burn at the stake”, a paramedic told his partner before biting her nose, pulling her hair and strangling her.
Cancer patient says GST on drugs unfair
Cancer patient says GST on drugs unfair
Amanda Broughton will have to pay $103,000 for a course of a drug to treat her stage 3C breast cancer. But the fact 15% of that goes to the government is unfair, she says.
KiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry grounding
KiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry grounding
Maritime NZ has filed two health and safety charges against KiwiRail over its grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere nearly a year ago.
Waimakariri MP launches suicide prevention plan
Waimakariri MP launches suicide prevention plan
Waimakariri MP and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has announced the Government's latest Suicide Prevention Action Plan.
Disabled woman found with socks taped to her hands
Health and Disability Commissioner finds breach after disabled woman had socks taped to hands
A severely disabled woman had socks taped to her hands by her carers to stop her from putting them into her mouth.
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Disposable vape fans will see their habit go up in smoke from Tuesday as tough new vape rules kick in. Here's what you need to know about the changes.
Brooke van Velden: No plans to halve sick leave
Brooke van Velden: No plans to halve sick leave
The minister charged with looking at changes to sick leave says there is no plan to cut entitlements from 10 days to five.
Wholesale grocery prices driving up food costs
'Concerns remain': Wholesale grocery prices driving up food costs
A steady rise in wholesale grocery prices is driving up the cost of a wide range of products.
Unlicensed driver bit police during arrest
Unlicensed driver bit police during arrest
An unlicensed driver who performed a U-turn in front of oncoming traffic on SH6 became agitated when he was pulled over by police, lunging at officers and biting them.
Teen behind hit-and-run death to be deported
Teen behind hit-and-run death to be deported
The "inhumane" and "cruel" actions of a young Kiwi who killed a motorcyclist in a fiery hit-and-run have raised concerns for Australian officials and resulted in him being exiled from the country.
Large retailers support facial recognition technology in stores
Large retailers support facial recognition technology in stores
Large retailers such as Briscoes, Bunnings and Mitre 10 support the use of facial recognition technology to combat repeat offenders but concerns continue over potential privacy breaches.
Government 'looking into' sick leave entitlement cuts
Government 'looking into' sick leave entitlement cuts
The government is not ruling out changing the amount of sick leave workers get, hinting at possible cuts for part-time staff.