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Risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - psychiatrist

Risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - psychiatrist

ADHD is a condition that affects a person's ability to focus, control impulses and regulate activity levels, and it can impact daily functioning and quality of life.

Chambers confirmed as new police commissioner

New police commissioner Richard Chambers in 2020, alongside Naila Hassan. Photo: Getty Images

Chambers confirmed as new police commissioner

Richard Chambers is New Zealand's new police commissioner.

Australia's gender pay gap narrows

Australia's gender pay gap narrows

The gender pay gap in Australia has narrowed marginally, though women employees on average still earned $28,425 less each year than their male colleagues, a government report said.

Cycling boss saw 'no tangible value' in action

Olivia Podmore died in August 2021 in a suspected suicide. Photo: Dianne Manson / RNZ Composite

Olivia Podmore inquest: Cycling boss saw 'no tangible value' in taking action

The former head of Cycling NZ told Olivia Podmore that he saw "no tangible value" in pursuing disciplinary action against those alleged to have harmed her.

Brian Tamaki's Covid-related charges dropped

Brian Tamaki at an earlier court appearance. Photo: RNZ

Brian Tamaki's Covid-related charges dropped

A lawyer representing Brian Tamaki says all charges against the Destiny Church leader for alleged breaches of Covid-19 restrictions have been dismissed.

Twenty years ago, $1 could buy you a litre of petrol, half a block of butter or a sizeable bag of mixed lollies from the dairy. These days, you might get three dried apricots or an apple if you're lucky.

More children going hungry, health survey shows

The survey indicated one in four children lived in households where food ran out often or...

More children going hungry, health survey shows

The latest Health Survey shows more children are going hungry and wait times for GPs continue to increase, along with rates of mental distress.

Scam victim reimbursed $6k after ombudsman intervenes

Scam victim reimbursed $6k after ombudsman intervenes

A bank customer has been reimbursed $6000 she lost to scammers after the Banking Ombudsman intervened.

What now for the Treaty Principles Bill?

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside Parliament in Wellington, demanding the Treaty...

What now for the Treaty Principles Bill?

"Kill the bill" was the cry from the hīkoi as it stood before Parliament - and that's likely to happen, but it may not be killed as quickly as protesters would like.

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Fees vote abstention right call: White

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Fees vote abstention right call: White

Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.

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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman

Car dealer Andrew Simms. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Insults risk eroding trust: businessman

Damage from a council chief executive flinging insults could be "far-reaching" for Dunedin, undermining its elected representatives, a prominent businessman says.

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Demolition remains a possibility

The 104-year-old Edmund Anscombe-designed house, at 284 Stuart St, is still able to be demolished...

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Demolition remains a possibility

A historically significant Dunedin home is still on track to be taken down despite being shortlisted for inclusion in a heritage protection schedule.

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Council chief's language slammed

Cr Mandy Mayhem has spoken out against the words of Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy...

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Council chief's language slammed

Some councillors may not have dared speak up after revelations the DCC's chief executive was in the habit of insulting them, but Cr Mandy Mayhem was one who did.

Strength in numbers as hīkoi concludes in capital

Some of the about 42,000 Hīkoi mō te Tiriti participants who congregated at Parliament yesterday to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill.

Hazardous drinking continues to decline

Hazardous drinking continues to decline, particularly among young New Zealanders, signalling a "pleasing" cultural shift across the country.

‘Unreal’ to see work in journal

Dunedin artist Ana Teofilo displays the New Zealand School Journal she features in while Halfway...

‘Unreal’ to see work in journal

A Dunedin artist’s celebration of Pasifika art is hitting the page across the country.

Treaty march ‘ultimate’ protest

A photo taken by Dunedin resident Jill Bowie as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti arrived at Parliament yesterday.

Treaty march ‘ultimate’ protest

A Dunedin photographer who joined tens of thousands of people in Wellington says the hīkoi was the "ultimate" protest and a beautiful display of unity.

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Diving club cries foul over Moana Pool use

Diving Ōtākou head coach Connie Deighton. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Diving club cries foul over Moana Pool use

A Dunedin diving club says it is failing to make a splash because of a dubious decision to allow aqua joggers in their landing zone.

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Sea lion’s wounds investigated

A large sea lion takes a break from the hustle and bustle of St Clair Beach by lying under a...

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Sea lion’s wounds investigated

Officials are awaiting post-mortem results of a female sea lion euthanised after it was found critically injured in a remote Catlins estuary last week.

Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study

Dunedin shoppers wearing masks in 2021 during the Covid pandemic. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Mask-wearing can cause anxiety: study

After angry mobs took to the streets overseas to protest perceived dangers of wearing masks during the Covid pandemic, University of Otago researchers decided to put their theories to the test.

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