US teacher killed in toilet paper prank gone wrong, teen charged
It was a prank that turned deadly, authorities said: A group of teenagers unspooled rolls of toilet paper…
National’s Shane Reti to quit politics at election
Minister and National MP for Whangārei Shane Reti has announced he will retire from politics at the upcoming…
Covid-19 response inquiry finds government’s response effective but late, poorly communicated
Photo: 123rf.com – RNZ / Composite Image – RNZ The second phase of the Covid-19 response inquiry has…
Dunedin student flat invasion rapist with history of child sexual abuse jailed indefinitely
He parked on Queen St near Toroa College, where CCTV captured his movements. The court heard he got…
Kiwi deemed too ill to stand trial on sex charges living on Sunshine Coast
A Christchurch man accused of multiple sex abuse offences has been found living in a popular Australian tourist…
NZTA picks cheaper but less effective option to fix SH2 through Waioweka Gorge
A slip on State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge in January. Photo: Supplied/NZTA The Transport Agency (NZTA)…
Showreel pitching city to film-makers, visitors
Dunedin is the star of a new promotional video it is hoped will attract both Hollywood and more…
Politics live: Christopher Luxon faces colleagues as National’s caucus meets
Follow all the latest news with RNZ’s live blog above. MPs are back at Parliament today for caucus…
Breakfast briefing: Can politicians cover the Iran crisis cracks?
Here’s our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news markets are unsure about…
Robin Beets was killed at a dementia unit but his family don’t want the other patient charged
Nurses and caregivers said Beets was a “gentleman” and a “lovely guy”. In August 2023, Beets was assessed…
Elephant dancer selling the Waiheke home she bought with her circus earnings, All things property, under OneRoof
– Wendy Kendall, former circus performer and sister of windsurfing champ Barbara Kendall, is selling her Waiheke Island…
Each Covid-19 wave wrecks your health. Here's what you can do – RNZ
Each Covid-19 wave wrecks your health. Here’s what you can do RNZNZ in ninth Covid wave Otago Daily TimesCovid hospitalisations…