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City councillors knock back ‘desperate’ jibe
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City councillors knock back ‘desperate’ jibe
Dunedin's mayor and city councillors have hit back at the suggestion the region’s future lies in Queenstown’s hands.
Rally a magnet for British motoring fans
Rally a magnet for British motoring fans
Dunedin's love affair with British engines was on display at the weekend.
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Injured gull rescued from 'shocking' attack
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Injured gull rescued from 'shocking' attack
Bystanders in Dunedin were forced to intervene after a protected species of native gull was thrown to the ground and its head nearly stomped in, a witness says.
Funding brings change of tune
Funding brings change of tune
A new tune joined the strains of music that drift down George St on a Saturday morning.
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Community praying for ailing Pope
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Community praying for ailing Pope
Dunedin Catholics are praying for an ailing Pope Francis, the city’s bishop says.
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Councillors to give feedback on FTA projects
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Councillors to give feedback on FTA projects
Otago regional councillors will be involved in the council’s response to at least 15 fast-track projects in the region after a narrow vote.
Food from around the globe tempts hundreds
Food from around the globe tempts hundreds
The International Food Festival gave a visiting student her first taste of Omani cuisine.
Delighting in dahlias
Delighting in dahlias
Dunedin Dahlia Circle member Mark Penty admires a flower on display over the weekend at the Dunedin Horticultural Society's summer show.
Popularity of mini-triathlon draws 1000 to Logan Park
Popularity of mini-triathlon draws 1000 to Logan Park
A mini-triathlon for Dunedin’s youngest athletes drew a crowd of about 1000 people to Logan Park yesterday.
Musk orders US federal workers to report on work by Monday or resign
Musk orders US federal workers to report on work by Monday or resign
The Trump administration sent emails on Saturday evening to US federal government employees telling them to detail their work accomplishments from the previous week by Monday night or risk losing their jobs.
Elderly tenant awarded $4000 after eviction breach
Elderly tenant awarded $4000 after eviction breach
An elderly tenant who complained to his landlords about the noise on the shared property - and said it was interfering with his afternoon naps - was told to "p*** off" if he was not happy with it.
Defiance and threats as fluoride deadlines loom
Defiance and threats as fluoride deadlines loom
Fourteen councils have been ordered to fluoridate some or all of their drinking water.
Fatal crash in Timaru District
Fatal crash in Timaru District
One person has died after a crash in the Timaru District.
Leaders to meet Trump amid alarm over Ukraine
Leaders to meet Trump amid alarm over Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and British PM Keir Starmer travel to Washington next week amid alarm over US President Donald Trump's hardening stance towards Ukraine.
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China: expert
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China: expert
China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific due to its new deal with the Cook Islands, a security studies professor says.
Arrest after Kenmure Rd assault: police
Arrest after Kenmure Rd assault: police
One person has been arrested after an alleged assault sent another to Dunedin Hospital.
Gunman takes hostages at US hospital, officer killed
Gunman takes hostages at US hospital, officer killed
A man carrying a handgun and zip ties took hostages inside a Pennsylvania hospital, fatally shooting an officer and wounding five others, official say.
Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
The Pope's health has deteriorated and for the first time the Vatican is describing his condition as "critical".
Police pleased with Electric Avenue crowds
Police pleased with Electric Avenue crowds
Christchurch police were generally pleased with the behaviour of Electric Avenue festival-goers over the two-day event.
Rest home workers worried cuts risk residents' safety
Rest home workers worried cuts risk residents' safety
Staff at Oceania Healthcare rest homes are worried plans to cut the number of nurses and caregivers rostered will put elderly residents' safety at risk.