Company confirms 'tragic' death at Kaikorai factory
Dunedin robotics company Scott Technology Ltd says it is "deeply saddened" after the death of a worker at its Kaikorai Valley Rd site yesterday.
'It breaks my heart': PhD student's dad speaks of anger, grief
'It breaks my heart': PhD student's dad speaks of anger, grief
The father of a US PhD student who died after being attacked at an Auckland bus stop says his son was a "gentle and caring soul" who was deeply committed to his science.
'Vladimir, STOP!' says Trump after Kyiv attack
'Vladimir, STOP!' says Trump after Kyiv attack
Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles, killing at least 12 people and drawing a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump, who told Vladimir Putin: "Vladimir, STOP!"
Man critically hurt in West Auckland fracas
Man critically hurt in West Auckland fracas
A man is in hospital in a critical condition with what are believed to be stab wounds after an incident in West Auckland early today.
Council cans rainbow crossings
Council cans central city rainbow crossings
Rainbow crossings will not be part of a revised design for Bath St, in central Dunedin, as the city council looks to keep an upgrade within budget.
Major blaze at recycling plant contained
Crews contain major blaze at Auckland recycling plant
Fire officials say smoke from a large recycling plant fire in Auckland's North Shore overnight has lessened.
Southerners brave cold for Anzac services
Southerners brave cold for Anzac Day services
Crowds have braved chilly conditions to turn out for Anzac Day services in the South this morning.
Last-minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
Last-minute call for people to share pandemic experiences
The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry has put out a last-minute call for people to share their experiences during the global pandemic.
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Council looks at reinstating fireworks
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Council looks at reinstating fireworks
Fireworks could be back with a vengeance for Dunedin’s next New Year’s Eve celebrations.
100-year-old veteran:‘ I felt it was my duty’
100-year-old veteran:‘ I felt it was my duty’
Arthur Driver is among the last of his generation.
‘Celestial smile’ to greet very early risers
‘Celestial smile’ to greet very early risers
If you get up at 4.56am tomorrow, go outside, do a handstand and turn to the east, neighbours might think you are a hardcore fitness guru.
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Air NZ stands by high fares for the South
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Air NZ stands by high fares for the South
Air New Zealand has defended high prices Southerners are railing against, but its chief financial officer could only offer sympathy yesterday.
Masters crew excited about event
Masters crew excited about event
It started out as three months in a rocky boat — lucky just to keep afloat at times.
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Push to increase apprenticeship numbers
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Push to increase apprenticeship numbers
The government wants to "super-charge" apprenticeship numbers by getting more industries directly involved in the training and development of courses.
St Peter's reopens to faithful farewelling Pope
St Peter's reopens to faithful farewelling Pope
St Peter's Basilica reopened its doors this morning (local time) to welcome thousands of worshippers from around the world who want to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
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Funds from stolen crayfish paid gang mortgage
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Funds from stolen crayfish paid gang mortgage
A patched King Cobra member used money from a stolen crayfish racket to pay the mortgage on a gang pad and buy a car, a court has heard.
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Violent offender plans to work as a missionary
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Violent offender plans to work as a missionary
A man who tried to stab an Oamaru mother to death in front of her family says he wants to return to Tonga to work as a missionary.
New district court judge appointed
New district court judge appointed
The former attorney-general of Samoa has been appointed as Dunedin’s newest judge.
Remains may be those of Russian stuntman
Remains may be those of Russian stuntman
Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002 in the hope of being able to identify human remains located near Lake Taupō earlier this year.
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Fears waterways at risk from wastewater plans
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Fears waterways at risk from wastewater plans
A government plan for national wastewater disposal standards is being met with local concern it could harm waterways.