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Landfill suggestion ‘offensive’
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Landfill suggestion ‘offensive’
A Dunedin councillor has hit back at suggestions the proposed $92.4 million Smooth Hill landfill should be dumped, labelling an alternative idea "offensive".
Cafe set to close
Cafe set to close
The Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe is closing temporarily while the city council finds a new lessee.
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‘Diabolical’ decisions led to staff cuts
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‘Diabolical’ decisions led to staff cuts
The slashing of staff in a ground-breaking Otago Polytechnic school is the legacy of "diabolical" decisions in Wellington, the former chief executive Phil Ker says.
‘Last-minute’ entry scoops Supreme Award
‘Last-minute’ entry scoops Supreme Award
A "last-minute" entry has turned out to be a major award winner.
Poignant, hilarious depiction of breakups
Poignant, hilarious depiction of breakups
The end of a relationship can be hard enough on its own — let alone when clones are thrown into the mix.
Show mesmerising display of city’s talent
Show mesmerising display of city’s talent
Burly Q, presented by Verona Vera, attracted a full house at the New Athenaeum Theatre on Thursday night.
Humble about appearing in ‘Time’
Humble about appearing in ‘Time’
You could not blame Prof Frank Frizelle for feeling like a major Hollywood celebrity or heroic world leader — especially after his appearance in Time magazine.
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Anxiety lower at bus hub, but issues remain
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Anxiety lower at bus hub, but issues remain
Has anything changed at Dunedin's bus hub since the stabbing of a teenager in May?
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
Participants sought for oral ketamine trial
People living with treatment-resistant depression are being given an opportunity to join a new medical trial, combining oral ketamine with a form of psychotherapy.
Travelling exhibition to teach medicine awareness
Travelling exhibition to teach medicine awareness
Where do medicines come from, how are they made and how do they work?
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Lockdown enforced following threats
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Lockdown enforced following threats
A Dunedin man who sent 90 abusive messages to a charity support worker made an impromptu visit to their office prompting a hasty lockdown.
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Goatee pulled out during assault
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Goatee pulled out during assault
A prickly relationship between two former best-friends got even worse when one ripped out the other’s goatee, landing him in court.
Radich frustrated with hospital progress
Radich frustrated with hospital progress
Dunedin's mayor says he's frustrated the building of the city's new hospital has progressed slowly despite figures showing almost a quarter of the budget has already been spent.
Obituary: Philippa Blair, artist
Obituary: Philippa Blair, artist
Renowned Christchurch-born artist Philippa Blair had a world-wide influence: as well as being an important teacher, her work is held in 46 public and private collections, both in New Zealand and...
Obituary: Wally Hirsh, race relations conciliator
Obituary: Wally Hirsh, race relations conciliator
Born in Nazi Germany, Wally Hirsh worked hard to repay the country which had given his parents and children hope for a bright future.
Man who died after being found injured named
Man who died after being found injured named
Police have named the man who died after being found critically injured in the Wellington suburb of Miramar this week.
Huge fire closes Heathrow; global flights disrupted
Huge fire closes Heathrow; global flights disrupted
Heathrow Airport said it would be closed all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power, disrupting flight schedules around the world.
Photos: A big night out in 2000
Photos: A big night out in 2000
Big nights bar-hopping on Christchurch's The Strip have been brought to life in a digital collection of photographs, sparking memories of hen's parties, hot dogs and hangovers.
Jet skier missing in Cook Strait named
Jet skier missing in Cook Strait named
A jet skier who went missing in Cook Strait last month has now been named.
EU leaders vow to continue backing Ukraine
EU leaders vow to continue backing Ukraine
European Union leaders said they would continue to support Ukraine, but they did not immediately endorse a call to provide at least 5 billion euros for artillery ammunition purchases.