More time for say on plan
More time for say on plan
The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.
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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception
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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception
Nicholas Evans was a man of elegance and sophistication, distilling bespoke spirits for the upper-crust. He was also a crook and habitual liar. Rob Kidd reports on a man who couldn't escape his past.
A barrier to progress
A barrier to progress
Eight-year-old sea lion Mika peers around a piece of plywood, established to prevent her from moving inland on to a busy road.
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
A Palestinian Kiwi says ongoing support from the Dunedin community is heartening and she hopes awareness will continue to spread.
Fellowships for Otago researchers
Fellowships for Otago researchers
Humans live in a symbiotic relationship with trillions of micro-organisms, collectively known as the human microbiome.
Time for painting
Time for painting
Veterinarian and hobby artist Scott Drummond, of Fairfield, paints a scene of Yellow Head, near Broad Bay, in Otago Harbour yesterday.
Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report
Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report
The patient who attempted to strangle a nurse at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital on Monday was reportedly dropped off by police at ED, and unprovoked before the attack.
Climate change: 2024 warmest year on record
Climate change: 2024 warmest year on record
The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times, scientists say.
Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Fire and Emergency are warning people to be mindful of the products they purchase over the summer period with lithium batteries after the number of fires has doubled in four years.
Summer heat continues to scorch Australia
Summer heat continues to scorch Australia
Multiple Australian states are sweltering through a low-intensity to severe heatwave, with temperatures in some place expected to hit the mid forties.
Two-car crash on Stafford St
Two-car crash on Stafford St
Stafford St in central Dunedin was closed this afternoon after a two-vehicle crash.
Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants
Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants
The government says more eviction warnings and shorter complaint wait times show its crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants is working.
Car thief who rammed police car found hiding up tree
Car thief who rammed police car found hiding up tree
A man who allegedly stole a vehicle at knife-point then drove dangerously through northern Auckland and rammed a police car was found hiding up a tree.
Family concerned for missing woman
Family concerned for missing Christchurch woman
The family of a missing Christchurch woman are appealing for anyone who has seen her to report it to police.
Poll shows nearly half back rail-enabled ferries
Poll shows nearly half of Kiwis back rail-enabled ferries
A new poll has found close to half of New Zealanders want the new Interislander ferries to be rail-enabled.
Name suppression extended for man accused of killing officer
Name suppression extended for man accused of killing officer
Name suppression for the man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming has been extended.
LA fires: Death toll rises, whole neighbourhoods wiped out
LA fires: Death toll rises, whole neighbourhoods wiped out
Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gather strength.
Devotees promoting ancient horse breed
Devotees promoting ancient horse breed
If the mythical Norse god Thor and his trusty hammer were to ride into town on a horse today, they would probably be on one of these, a Norwegian fjord horse.
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Person rescued after 10m fall
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Person rescued after 10m fall
A person was flown to Dunedin Hospital after falling 10m down a bank at a "notorious" area at Cape Saunders yesterday.
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Dermatological services in South criticised
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Dermatological services in South criticised
Employing specialists in Christchurch will not be enough to meet the needs of Otago and Southland patients with serious skin conditions, a retired dermatologist says.