Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake
Swimmer poisoned by algae in Ashburton lake
A swimmer has fallen ill after being exposed to cyanobacteria in Canterbury's Lake Hood prior to a health warning being issued.
No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks
No-one in wheelhouse when trawler smashed into rocks
A fishing boat smashed into rocks off Canterbury's Banks Peninsula after sharply turning towards the shore while its wheelhouse was empty.
Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs
Trump pushes ahead with car tariffs, ratcheting up trade war
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week.
Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts
Man accused of targeting women on buses with sex acts
A man has been charged following a string of sexual indecency acts on buses around Wellington.
More flooding on way for sodden Queensland
More flooding on way for sodden Queensland
A significant, widespread and prolonged flood event has been predicted for an already sodden Queensland.
Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike
Pair injured as skateboarder turns into path of motorbike
A crash between two men, one riding an electric skateboard and the other a motorbike, left both with minor injuries.
Motorway speeder disappears in puff of smoke
Motorway speeder disappears in puff of smoke
A man who turned off his car lights to flee Dunedin police while speeding along the motorway was tracked down with the help of police dogs last night.
Sth Korean children 'sent abroad like luggage'
Children 'sent abroad like luggage' in Sth Korean adoption programme
South Korean adoption agencies sent children abroad like "luggage" for decades, committing numerous human rights violations in the process, a landmark inquiry has found.
Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
Nappy-wearing man created fake accounts to talk to young mums
A man who created fake social media accounts so he could contact young mothers went on to make disturbing comments about their children and posted images of himself dressed as a baby in soiled nappies.
Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington
Mass signal failure halts trains in Wellington
Train services to and from Wellington Station have been suspended because of a mass signal failure.
Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’
Hot Wheels show promises ‘unforgettable entertainment’
Has your child ever yearned to watch their Hot Wheels cars come to life in front of their very eyes?
Globetrotting cyclists mark anniversary
Globetrotting cyclists mark anniversary
Nivaun Rahne was working in a bike shop when Deborah Rigg walked in the door.
Dynamic work moves from contemplative to frenzied
Dynamic work moves from contemplative to frenzied
The official opening night of the Dunedin Arts Festival saw a brand new work by Dunedin-born dancer and choreographer Jeremy Beck.
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Mystery surrounds departure from Larnach Castle
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Mystery surrounds departure from Larnach Castle
The management of Dunedin’s Larnach Castle is remaining tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding one of its director’s departure.
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Champion for Māori perspective goes north
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Champion for Māori perspective goes north
A senior manager at the Dunedin City Council who helped to integrate Māori perspectives into its operation is to leave, taking up a role where she was raised.
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Food pantries set up at uni help students
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Food pantries set up at uni help students
Hungry students will be able to help themselves to Weet-Bix and pasta from food pantries set up by the University of Otago to combat the rising cost of living.
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Three Waters delivery up for discussion
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Three Waters delivery up for discussion
The Dunedin City Council says it can afford to keep its Three Waters department if that is what residents want.
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Councillors split on rates rises in plan
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Councillors split on rates rises in plan
Fixating on keeping Dunedin rates rises within a cap could be the wrong mentality for a city that needs to invest, a councillor has warned.
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Students make friends and personal bests
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Students make friends and personal bests
Secondary schools students from around Dunedin got stuck into a range of athletics yesterday to make friends and get moving.
Fijian heart disease genetic factor studied
Fijian heart disease genetic factor studied
While Fijians only make up about 2% of New Zealand’s population, they experience 20% of all heart attacks or angina in people under the age of 40.