Seymour apologises over school lunch that burnt child
The principal of a Gisborne school where a child received second degree burns from a school lunch provided under the government's school lunch programme says David Seymour called to apologise.
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
Orcas back for more fun in Otago Harbour
A group of friendly neighbourhood orcas just can't get enough of Otago Harbour.
Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents
Drug shortage 'nightmare' for parents
The father of a teenager with ADHD says drug shortages are making life "a nightmare" for some sufferers.
Mexico tariffs delayed but nothing for Canada
Mexico tariffs delayed but nothing for Canada
Goods from Mexico covered by a North American trade pact will be exempted for a month from the 25% tariffs that Donald Trump imposed earlier this week.
Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust
Migrant workers jailed over $3m cannabis bust
In the heat of summer, deep in the back bushes of the Kaipara, a cannabis grow operation with an estimated yield of $3 million was discovered with five Vietnamese men in charge.
Nervous residents brace for Cyclone Alfred
Nervous residents brace for Cyclone Alfred
Millions of people along Australia's east coast are counting down the clock as Cyclone Alfred tracks towards densely populated cities and towns.
Car hits 10-year-old
Car hits 10-year-old
A police officer talks to Hato Hone St John staff after a car hit a 10-year-old child in Brockville Rd on Wednesday.
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Accused only wanted to ‘drive him off’
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Accused only wanted to ‘drive him off’
A teenage murder accused confronted his victim at Dunedin’s bus hub because he did not want to be "the boy that can be bullied".
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Sex offender aimed to be jailed
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Sex offender aimed to be jailed
A high-risk child sex offender, deported from Australia for his crimes, says he breached a court order to get back into prison.
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Fee rise barrier to keeping teachers: PPTA
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Fee rise barrier to keeping teachers: PPTA
A proposed increase to teaching council fees would be another barrier for retaining teachers, the Otago teacher association chairman says.
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Warning not to get inked while drunk
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Warning not to get inked while drunk
While getting a tattoo while drunk may about to become legal, a Dunedin woman with a history of getting inked while under the influence is warning against it.
Initiative aims to get pupils on the move
Initiative aims to get pupils on the move
About 6000 Dunedin primary pupils are walking, wheeling or bussing to work this month as part of an effort aimed at getting children moving.
Former university vice-chancellor appointed ESR chief scientist
Former university vice-chancellor appointed ESR chief scientist
Former University of Otago vice-chancellor David Murdoch is on the move again after being appointed as the chief scientist at the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).
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Mayor asking public for ideas on saving
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Mayor asking public for ideas on saving
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is calling on more of the public to make suggestions as to how the council could save money.
Funding expands canine cancer detection research
Funding expands canine cancer detection research
A major funding grant from a French dogfood manufacturing company has allowed Dunedin’s K9 Medical Detection (K9MD) programme to expand its operations and start training dogs to sniff out ovarian...
Councils worried by water Bill
Councils worried by water Bill
Privatising water services will become easier if the government presses ahead with special legislation, a city councillor has warned.
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Luxon says Otago principal 'out of touch' over lunches
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Luxon says Otago principal 'out of touch' over lunches
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has returned fire in the school lunch debate, calling an Otago high school principal’s criticism of his Marmite sandwich comments "absolutely out of touch".
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'Intimidating': DCC candidate left shocked
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'Intimidating': DCC candidate left shocked
The Dunedin City Council chief executive’s conduct is being questioned by an election candidate who feels insulted and undermined by her.
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Leith Lasses helping to get women into running
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Leith Lasses helping to get women into running
Growing up, running was a cornerstone of Lydia Pattillo’s life, and that passion led her to encourage others on their own journey."People say ‘how do you just get out the door?’ and I’m like, ‘well...
Student suffers burns from school lunch
Student suffers burns from school lunch
Multiple agencies are investigating after a student in a Gisborne school was burned by a school lunch provided under the government's revamped cut price school lunch programme.