$8.40 fee for casual dip not country’s highest
A casual dip in a public pool can cost more in Dunedin than in almost any other centre in New Zealand.
Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Fall in level 1 literacy, numeracy pass rates
Provisional figures show new literacy and numeracy requirements have dented NCEA level 1 pass rates.
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
Last chance to claim $100k reward over Easton murder
The $100,000 reward for information on the person responsible for murdering Arthur Easton will expire in seven days.
Brazilian stakes claim as world's oldest person
Brazilian stakes claim as world's oldest person
Two months away from what she says is her 120th birthday, Brazil's Deolira Gliceria Pedro da Silva is rushing to be officially recognised as the world’s oldest living person.
Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end': US
Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end': US
The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a last-minute "loose end", the US says.
Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
The mother of an Ecostore employee whose eyesight was permanently damaged by chemicals, has spoken of the "scary" aftermath of his injury.
'Too soon' for LA evacuees to return home
'Too soon' for LA evacuees to return home
Evacuees from the LA wildfires have been told to stay away from homes for at least another week, as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighbourhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid ruins.
Trump may throw TikTok a lifeline: adviser
Trump may throw TikTok a lifeline: adviser
A national security adviser for President-elect Donald Trump says the new administration will keep TikTok alive in the US if there is a viable deal, in a potential reprieve for the Chinese-owned video app.
Specialist frequently removes bugs
Specialist frequently removes bugs
When Northland ear specialist Marg Hunt was driving to work this week, she wasn't surprised to hear on the radio there are hundreds of ACC claims relating to cockroaches in ears.
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
The death of a baby from whooping cough highlights systemic failures in the healthcare system, a leading Māori paediatrician says.
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
A union is mulling whether stab-proof vests and personal alarms should be rolled out for nurses after one was stabbed while on the job.
Groundbreaking director David Lynch dies
Groundbreaking director David Lynch dies
Director David Lynch, best known for Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, was a master of surrealism and one of the most innovative filmmakers of his generation.
NZ autism prevalence research gets grant
NZ autism prevalence research gets grant
International estimates suggest that one in 36 children are autistic.
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Funding target reached for new clubhouse
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Funding target reached for new clubhouse
A dream of building a new clubhouse is now a reality for the Warrington Surf Life Saving Club after finally reaching its $1.5m fundraising milestone.
Mixed emotions over ceasefire
Mixed emotions over ceasefire
Palestinians in Dunedin are celebrating and grieving together as a ceasefire promises a halt to the war in Gaza.
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Reason for reducing hospital beds disputed
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Reason for reducing hospital beds disputed
Dunedin Hospital has been forced to shut down beds due to a lack of nursing staff, but Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora says the move is not connected with a "recruitment freeze".
Safe haven to honour slain teen
Safe haven to honour slain teen
The memory of murdered Dunedin teenager Enere McLaren-Taana is being honoured by two organisations which have announced fresh initiatives to support the city’s youth.
Stabbing inspires Pasifika initiative
Stabbing inspires Pasifika initiative
Instead of "just sitting on the fence" following a teen stabbed at Dunedin's bus hub, Pacific Trust Otago plans a ground-breaking three-year initiative aimed at stopping anything like it happening again.
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Principals fear students may leave school with no qualifications due to the new requirements for literacy and numeracy standards.
Mischief makers: Sea lion scat offers researchers insight
Mischief makers: Sea lion scat offers researchers insight
One sea lion's waste is a Dunedin researcher's treasure.