SunLive – Teacher charged over recordings in staff bathroom
An early childhood teacher has been charged with making an intimate visual recording after a recording device…
‘Very little room for error’: Zoe Hobbs on history-making 100m sprint
Sprinter Zoe Hobbs has spoken about her history-making 100m sprint at the Commonwealth Games, saying there was “very…
Predator Free Dunedin gets $3.9 million boost
Predator Free Dunedin will receive $3.9 million over the next three years to advance its predator elmination programme, support Predator…
Public service boss tells union to pull ‘change the government’ postcards from workplaces
The country’s top public servant has directed the Public Service Association (PSA) to stop handing out its “change…
Government says sick 18- and 19-year-olds should be supported by parents, not JobSeeker benefit
“It will worsen their health conditions and put people at risk.” Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise…
Central Otago votes to link with neighbours in unitary council
Central Otago’s council wants to join forces with Queenstown and Clutha as part of the national shake-up of local…
Southland seafood company fined $39k
A Southland seafood company has been fined $39,000 for illegally moving thousands of oysters and mussels, putting the…
State Highway 1 North Canterbury upgrade gets fast-track approval
“SH1 approaching Woodend currently carries around 21,500 vehicles a day, including around 9% freight. With traffic volumes expected…
US counters Iranian attack with Saudi-backed strikes on Iraqi militias
The US military said it knocked down an Iranian missile barrage and worked with Saudi Arabia’s forces to…
Kiwi in ‘scary’ Japan earthquake, at least 13 dead
Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped…
‘Belongs to all of us’: Farewell for stillborn boy found on side of road
The tinkling of wind chimes filled the silence as Baby Doe, the stillborn infant found on the side…
Govt stubs out backyard fireworks ban, animal welfare groups outraged
Animal welfare groups are “heartbroken” after the Government rejected a select committee call to ban the public sale…