'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along
'Bugger that': Mayor Mauger moves problem along
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction by his council.
Industry groups to oppose preferred option for trades training
Industry groups to oppose preferred option for trades training
Some industry groups will oppose the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training.
TikTok to be restored in US due to 'Trump's efforts'
TikTok to be restored in US due to 'Trump's efforts'
TikTok has said it was restoring service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the US when he returns to power tomorrow.
Pack rape offender jailed for six years
Pack rape offender jailed for six years
Terror and pain coursed through the body of a teen girl who was being held in a bedroom and repeatedly raped.
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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder
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New minister congratulated, but with a reminder
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has taken aim at a proposed Waikato medical school at the same time as welcoming new Minister of Health Simeon Brown.
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Student happy to prove sceptics wrong
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Student happy to prove sceptics wrong
When Madison Shaw said she wanted to complete NCEA level 2 and 3 in the same year, she was told "you can’t be dyslexic if you’re doing that".
Consecrated cavy
Consecrated cavy
A woman presents her guinea pig to have it blessed by a priest at the San Bernardino de Siena Cathedral during a ceremony commemorating the Feast of San Antonio Abad.
Opinions split on reshuffle
Opinions split on reshuffle
Southern leaders are less than optimistic a change of health minister will mean anything positive for the new Dunedin hospital project.
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Thousands attend gala day as weather clears
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Thousands attend gala day as weather clears
Early showers in Dunedin may have kept some people away from Brighton’s big gala day, but the weather ended up being pleasant for those who were there.
No bird flu link in dead gulls found at Taiaroa Head
No bird flu link in dead gulls found at Taiaroa Head
Fears that H5N1 bird flu may have reached our shores after a Palmerston couple discovered a large number of dead birds at Taiaroa Head have been allayed.
Blaze prompts call to check alarms
Blaze prompts call to check alarms
A Dunedin firefighter is urging residents to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their garages after a Pine Hill garage fire nearly set a neighbouring house alight.
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Car rear-ended after sea lion distracts driver
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Car rear-ended after sea lion distracts driver
A teenage driver distracted by a sea lion waddling up the road in St Clair rear-ended another car during a driving lesson on Saturday.
Fun had despite low numbers
Fun had despite low numbers
St Kilda was the site of a bloom of sweet-smelling lilies on Saturday, but the show was rather dampened by a growing season marked by disease and wet weather, society members say.
Cook hangs up her apron
Cook hangs up her apron
After 17 years of helping keep a retirement home’s residents fed, watered and happy, one Dunedin woman is finally calling time.
Obituary: forthright Māori leader never backed down from a cause
Obituary: forthright Māori leader never backed down from a cause
Forthright and dedicated, Tariana Turia was a politician who succeeded in doing what many would deem to be impossible.
Obituary: dedicated community stalwart
Obituary: dedicated community stalwart
Anne Devereux was a much-loved stalwart of community groups across Dunedin.
Robertson pushes new ministers on medical school
Robertson pushes new ministers on medical school
University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson has congratulated Dr Shane Reti on his new responsibilities - looking after universities, and science and innovation.
Reti dumped as Minister of Health in reshuffle
Reti dumped as Minister of Health in reshuffle
Dr Reti has been replaced by Simeon Brown, who the PM says is the right person to deliver "ruthless execution" in the health sector.
Protests as court extends South Korean president's detention
Protests as court extends South Korean president's detention
A South Korean court has extended President Yoon Suk Yeol's detention, leading to violent protests by angry supporters who stormed the court building, smashed windows and broke inside.
NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant
NZ scientists develop world's smallest brain implant
A patient in a clinical brain implant trial says the world-first technology has reduced her anxiety around her symptoms.