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Decline in drownings, hopes could improve further

There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that total even further.

Labour to put focus on crime, economy

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Labour to put focus on crime, economy

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told his caucus the party needs to up its game on the cost of living, crime and the economy.

Enrolled nurses struggling to find jobs

The strike period is set to run for 24 hours from 7am on May 7. Photo: Getty Images

Enrolled nurses struggling to find jobs

Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training that they hoped would open up more career opportunities in healthcare.

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Confidential settlement data released by council

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Confidential settlement data released by council

The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.

‘Nothing stopping me’: mum-to-be off to cup

New Zealand roller derby team members (from left) Zoe Hobson, Ellie Stevens and Charmaine Reveley...

‘Nothing stopping me’: mum-to-be off to cup

When Ellie "Body Snatcher" Stevens travels to Austria for the Roller Derby World Cup, she will have a baby in tow.

Robbery latest crime at house

Macbeth St in Caversham has been the scene of numerous police callouts, all of which have...

Robbery latest crime at house

A robbery by two masked men armed with guns and a hammer is the latest in a string of incidents which has turned a quiet Dunedin street into "crime central", a resident says.

Fire restrictions for Dunedin, Clutha in place

Fire restrictions for Dunedin, Clutha in place

Dunedin and Clutha have become the latest areas to enter into a restricted fire season this summer.

Verge’s maintenance concerns resident

A popular Central Dunedin walkway has been engulfed by nature after the council all but abandoned efforts to maintain its grass verges, a resident says.

Cafe reopening in the pipeline

Cafe reopening in the pipeline

The Swan Cafe and Bar in Bath St, Dunedin, is expected to reopen next week after being closed because of pipes being upgraded in the area.

Lotto 2449

Results from last night's Lotto draw.

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‘Runaround’ given over request

Kāinga Ora tenant Wayne Kearns stands in the doorway of his Mosgiel home. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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‘Runaround’ given over request

A Dunedin Kāinga Ora tenant with bowel cancer and declining mental health says he has been given the "runaround" for years over a request to move to Christchurch to be closer to family.

Students sample science life at camps

Caitlin White, 17, a year 13 student at Ellesmere College, in Leeston, near Christchurch,...

Students sample science life at camps

If there is one thing you have to know about Caitlin White, it is that she loves science.

‘Love and hard work’ key to hitting 100

Mossbrae’s longest-staying resident Rosabel Lott was delighted after several of her nieces ...

‘Love and hard work’ key to hitting 100

She may not go to the races any more, but Rosabel Lott still knows what it takes to place a winning bet.

Fraudster awarded $8K after privacy breached

The ministry confirmed it is proposing to cut 97 positions - of which 27 are vacant. Photo: RNZ

Fraudster awarded $8K after privacy breached

A man convicted of benefit fraud has received $8000 in compensation after his privacy was breached during an investigation into his wife for similar offending.

Otago Harbour a warmer alternative

Former triathlete Eddie Smith, of Dunedin, makes a splash in the Otago Harbour near the Vauxhall Yacht Club on Tuesday afternoon.

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Same name suppression in drug dealer case

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Same name suppression in drug dealer case

It is a tale of two Dunedin men with nothing in common and everything in common.

Truck, bus and car collide

A logging truck, bus and car crashed on State Highway 1 in Dunedin yesterday, but no serious injuries were reported.

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Sexual harassment blamed on alcohol

Phillip Bannan blamed alcohol use for his numerous sexual phone calls. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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Sexual harassment blamed on alcohol

A convicted molester who terrorised eight women with dozens of anonymous sexual phone calls has been jailed for more than two years.

Nepal to increase fees to climb Mt Everest

Climbers reach the peak of Mt Everest. Photo: Getty Images

Nepal to increase fees to climb Mt Everest

Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%.

NZME job losses impact public, 'news ecosystem' - union

NZME owns the New Zealand Herald. Photo: NZ Herald

NZME job losses impact public, 'news ecosystem' - union

Drastic cutbacks at NZME affect not only staff but also readers wanting information on important issues, a union says.

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