Sound could help protect our native birds from cats
A research project has discovered a way to use sound as a harmless deterrent to keep cats away from nesting native birds.
Obituary: Latta talked to us about ourselves
Obituary: Latta talked to us about ourselves
Nigel Latta did more than anyone to popularise psychology in New Zealand.
'It's my favourite thing to do': Young pianist charms shoppers
'It's my favourite thing to do': Young pianist charms shoppers
A Dunedin 10-year-old wowed listeners at the Otago Farmers Market yesterday, even drawing a tear or two from some weary Christmas shoppers.
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela coast
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela coast
The US has intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, a move that comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Epstein files full of famous names, but not Trump's
Epstein files full of famous names, but not Trump's
The thousands of documents released by the US Justice Department related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were filled with the names of some of the world's most famous people, with one notable exception: President Donald Trump.
Are robots the answer to the looming aged-care crisis?
Are robots the answer to the looming aged-care crisis?
Almost 20 percent of Kiwis are projected to be 65 or older by 2028, and like many other countries, Aotearoa faces a shortage of healthcare and care workers to look after the elderly. Could robots help meet some of those needs?
Police look for second man following double homicide
Police look for second man following double homicide
Police say they are looking to identify a second man as part of the Ruatiti homicide investigation, as the hunt for Mitchell Cole continues.
What next for Gloriavale students after school's closure?
What next for Gloriavale students after school's closure?
Parents of students who attended Gloriavale Christian School will still have "a range of options" for their children's education, the Ministry of Education says.
Ukraine hits Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine hits Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker in Mediterranean
Ukraine has struck a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea with aerial drones for the first time, reflecting the growing intensity of Kyiv's attacks on Russian oil shipping.
Heavily redacted Epstein files focus on Clinton, scant mention of Trump
Heavily redacted Epstein files focus on Clinton, scant mention of Trump
The US Justice Department has released thousands of heavily redacted documents related to Jeffrey Epstein that make scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively feature former President Bill Clinton.
Teens lured men on Grindr before filming beatings
Teens lured men on Grindr before filming beatings
The actions of a group of young men who posted "video montages" of assaults on gay men they had lured through Grindr have been described as "a hate crime".
Airport’s biggest travel day
Airport’s biggest travel day
Dunedin Airport was chocker with families reuniting for the holidays on its busiest day of the year yesterday.
First stage of tunnels trail open
First stage of tunnels trail open
The first section of a Dunedin cycle trail — 20 years in the making — has opened just in time for Christmas.
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Harbourmaster urges water safety
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Harbourmaster urges water safety
While people are enjoying an Otago holiday on the water, the region’s harbourmasters will be out making sure everybody stays safe.
Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season
Firefighters union continues strike action into holiday season
Career firefighters from all over Dunedin stopped work from noon until 1pm yesterday and took to the street to strike outside the Dunedin Central Fire Station.
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Unpaid Otago fines hit $9.6m
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Unpaid Otago fines hit $9.6m
Unpaid and overdue fines in Otago have risen in the past year as the amount of debt owed nears $10 million.
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Man 'turned into monster’ when drinking alcohol
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Man 'turned into monster’ when drinking alcohol
A Dunedin man who relentlessly pursued his former partner says he "turned into a monster" when drinking alcohol.
Man who murdered mother has term cut
Man who murdered mother has term cut
A Dunedin man who beat his mother to death with a dumbbell will no longer be subject to life imprisonment after winning an appeal.
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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson
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Cancer scare sparks pony event to share lesson
The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.
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Te Kāika facility closed, probed
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Te Kāika facility closed, probed
A youth remand home run by Te Kāika has been shut down for nine months after allegations of abuse by caregivers.