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Cancer affecting Māori focus of scholarships

University of Otago student Gemella Reynolds-Hatem has received a master’s scholarship to...

Cancer affecting Māori focus of scholarships

A drive to improve cancer outcomes for Māori and address health inequities has won three Otago Uni postgraduate students scholarships in the latest Māori Cancer Researcher Awards.

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Son swindles elderly mum out of $50,000

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Son swindles elderly mum out of $50,000

An Invercargill man swindled his elderly mother out of $50,000 over three years, including while she was in hospital.

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Exemption granted for bike racks

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Exemption granted for bike racks

An official exemption has been granted, but the end to Otago’s ban on using bike racks on buses has not seen daylight just yet.

Hunt for missing pup's mother

Wildlife groups are on the lookout for Mahira, a 5-year-old sea lion, seen here with her unnamed...

Hunt for missing pup's mother

A 3-month-old sea lion pup has been left on its own for nearly a week as the Department of Conservation hunts for its missing mother.

Nature dome to mark festival milestone

Wild Dunedin trustee and co-founder Kerry Buchan (centre) with Wildlife Hero 2025 recipient...

Nature dome to mark festival milestone

As Wild Dunedin — New Zealand Festival of Nature celebrates its 10th year, the organisers are getting ready for the dome.

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Balclutha granddad jailed for 9th drink-driving conviction

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Balclutha granddad jailed for 9th drink-driving conviction

A few beers before driving home has landed a Balclutha man behind bars.

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Man ‘at a loss’ as to why he bit his 2-month-old child

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Man ‘at a loss’ as to why he bit his 2-month-old child

A man who bit his 2-month old daughter is "at a loss" to explain why he did it, a court has heard.

Buses still rumbling along 100 years later

The wheels on the bus have been going round and round for a century in Dunedin.

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Researchers unite to fight deepfakes

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Researchers unite to fight deepfakes

Spreading misinformation, enabling identity theft and scams, and causing reputational damage and psychological harm — deepfakes are creating one of the world’s most significant problems.

Conviction for assaulting prison officer overturned on appeal

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Conviction for assaulting prison officer overturned on appeal

A prisoner has had a conviction overturned for an assault committed after objecting to being transferred to a maximum-security unit.

Nightclub roof collapse death toll rises to 184

An aerial view of the Jet Set nightclub after the collapse of its roof, in Santo Domingo,...

Nightclub roof collapse death toll rises to 184

A devastating roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic has claimed at least 184 lives.

Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war

US President Donald Trump with his reciprocal tariffs board. Photo: Getty Images

Global Insight: Time for NZ to capitalise on trade war

New Zealand must seize the opportunities presented by Donald Trump’s global trade war, Prof Robert Patman says.

Youngest murderer arrested weeks after release

Australia's youngest murderer is back in custody only weeks after being released into the community after breaching supervision orders and possessing child abuse material.

Still no repairs to Tunnel Beach track

The popular walkway to Tunnel Beach, Dunedin, has been closed since October last year because of...

Still no repairs to Tunnel Beach track

Expanded geotechnical investigations at Dunedin’s slip-laden Tunnel Beach site are expected to help safeguard the visitor experience in the long term.

15-year-old arrested, charged with murder

15-year-old arrested, charged with murder

A 15-year-old male has been arrested and charged with murder after the death of a man in Kawerau last month.

Cut in colonoscopies after Covid funding ran out

Despite multiple assessments Mrs A's cancer went undiagnosed for months. Photo: Getty Images

Cut in colonoscopies after Covid funding ran out

The reduction in the number of colonoscopies outsourced to the private sector last year was due to a temporary "surge" the year before - paid for by leftover Covid funding, Health NZ says.

Firefighter who died remembered for his 'optimism'

Carl Whiten with wife Beth and children Phoebe and Zac. Photo: Supplied

Firefighter who died in brain cancer battle had 'ridiculous optimism'

The Christchurch firefighting community is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old fireman who has left behind a young family.

Dangerous Kmart coffee cups recalled

The cups come in three colours. Image: Product NZ

Dangerous Kmart coffee cups recalled

Product Safety NZ has recalled a Kmart coffee cup, saying it poses the risk of serious injury.

Lyttelton to Wellington ferry service touted

Two new rail-enabled Interislander ferries are due to be delivered in 2029. File photo: RNZ

Lyttelton to Wellington ferry service touted

A Canterbury mayor is calling for a ferry service to run from Lyttelton to Wellington to help improve the resilience of the region’s transport network.

Trump temporarily eases tariffs - but more for China

US President Donald Trump's stunning decision to pause the hefty duties he'd just imposed on dozens of countries sent battered global stock markets surging, as he ratcheted up a trade war with China.

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