'Help me': Doc ranger describes agonising search for tramper
A trip to survey kea in the Nelson Lakes National Park turned into an overnight search and rescue mission for two Doc rangers, after they heard a person calling for help.
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune
Fifteen fire crews from across Auckland were at a large fire at the site of the former Centrepoint commune in Albany overnight.
Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal
Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal
The Israeli security cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal, paving the way for the return of the first hostages from Gaza as early as Sunday and bringing a halt to 15 months of conflict that have devastated the Palestinian coastal strip.
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Boarding house shut down by DCC
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Boarding house shut down by DCC
A three-storey boarding house used by a Dunedin prisoner rehabilitation charity has been shut down by the council after a fire.
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Three years’ jail for string of crimes
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Three years’ jail for string of crimes
When a Dunedin man rammed a police car in a stolen vehicle it eventually brought to an end two weeks of mayhem.
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Rapist refused bail over ‘undue risk’
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Rapist refused bail over ‘undue risk’
A Dunedin gang member responsible for a violent rape will be behind bars for at least another nine months after he was refused parole.
Hospital convoy draws muted response
Hospital convoy draws muted response
A convoy of vintage vehicles, mopeds and motorbikes led by "Cliff the Ambulance" wound its way from Forbury Park to the Octagon yesterday.
Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters
Plan needed to manage sea lion encounters
As sea lions continue to pop up at Dunedin parks, roads and cafes this summer, a councillor says the city needs a long-term plan to manage the increasing human-wildlife interactions.
Notorious hotel goes on the market
Notorious hotel goes on the market
A former hotel with a "checkered" recent past is now on the market.
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Confidential settlement costs released by council
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Confidential settlement costs released by council
The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.
Singing their praises
Singing their praises
Natasha Manowitz directs children during the Summer Sing! Children’s Choir holiday programme at Wakari School yesterday.
Rescue services welcome upgrades
Rescue services welcome upgrades
A Government pledge to overhaul radio communications for frontline search and rescue crews has been well received by local emergency services personnel.
Hospital campaign on the move
Hospital campaign on the move
Cliff the Ambulance led a procession of vintage and other vehicles from South Dunedin to the Octagon yesterday as part of the Save Our Southern Hospital Campaign.
Sandbar formed by tides, currents
Sandbar formed by tides, currents
King tides combined with strong currents have formed a sandbar off St Clair most visible at low tide.
Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Huge tree falls on people in central Sydney
Several people are lucky to be alive after a huge fig tree fell on top of them while strong winds whipped through Sydney's centre.
Big names on list for LA fire relief concerts
Big names on list for LA fire relief concerts
Musicians Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and Jelly Roll will take the stage with other big names at wildfire relief concerts in Los Angeles this month, organisers say.
Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled
Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled
Eight new members have been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka said the new appointments would strengthen the tribunal and help ensure it remained fit for...
Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables
Fines issued for fishing near Cook Strait power cables
Transpower has detailed the thousands of dollars worth of fines dished out for fishing near the Cook Strait power cables.
Blood, feathers found in engines of crashed Korean jet
Blood, feathers found in engines of crashed Korean jet
Investigators have found bird feathers and blood in both engines of the Jeju Air jet that crashed in South Korea last month, killing 179 people.
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
Mum accused of poisoning baby for money and followers
The woman is accused of filming and posting images of her baby's ‘immense distress and pain’ on social media to get donations and followers.