Pair of sea lions snooze on surfboard at St Clair
A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.
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Sea lions crash surf school
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Sea lions crash surf school
A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.
Future of new piles uncertain
Future of new piles uncertain
New piles arrived on the new Dunedin hospital site yesterday, despite the government saying it might not even build a hospital there.
Small signs economy looking up
Small signs economy looking up
A pair of economists say "greener shoots" are emerging for the South’s economy — but households and businesses are not out of the woods yet.
Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn
Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn
A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.
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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’
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Committee received apology ‘on behalf of the full council’
Dunedin City Council chief executive Sandy Graham has apologised to all staff for her behaviour.
Lotto 2431
Lotto 2431
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Coming from the deep
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Coming from the deep
The 62m-long Antarctic Aurora deepwater longline fishing vessel cruises through Otago Harbour yesterday.
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Govt rejects unis’ doctor proposal
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Govt rejects unis’ doctor proposal
The government has chosen to ignore the Universities of Otago and Auckland’s proposal to produce more doctors and instead is "bulldozing" ahead with plans for a third medical school in Waikato, a...
That sinking feeling
That sinking feeling
Contractors work at the bottom of Macandrew Bay School Rd this week.
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No new member for ORC
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No new member for ORC
The Otago Regional Council will not replace Cr Bryan Scott, who resigned to protest government intervention.
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Heritage protection concerns expressed
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Heritage protection concerns expressed
A Dunedin heritage advocate is worried newly-introduced council protections for heritage buildings are not yet matched by an overall vision for the city.
OUSA prioritises safety upgrade
OUSA prioritises safety upgrade
The Otago University Students’ Association is prioritising student safety by spending $1.5 million to earthquake strengthen its "flagship building".
Report private while ‘next steps’ considered
Report private while ‘next steps’ considered
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ investigation into a South Dunedin supermarket overrun by rats earlier this year has now been completed — but the ministry will not yet release its report...
Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands
Interactive science experience to be taken to the Cook Islands
A small piece of life in Antarctica and the International Space Station will be taken to the Cook Islands next week as part of Tūhura Otago Museum’s 2024 Science Expo.
Building on the rise
Building on the rise
A large crane towers over the Dunedin city centre as construction of the new Mataukareao building continues in Great King St.
Pathway to citizenship restored as bill passes
Pathway to citizenship restored as bill passes
With unanimous support, the Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.
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South Korea as Ukraine’s saviour?
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South Korea as Ukraine’s saviour?
The consensus assumption is still that Donald Trump will force Ukraine to yield to Russia as soon as he takes office on January 20.
Difficult to be blind in NZ - advocate
Difficult to be blind in NZ - advocate
An award-winning disability advocate is leaving New Zealand, saying it is the worst country in the Western world in which to be blind.
Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
Te Pāti Māori has said Speaker Gerry Brownlee's management of yesterday's protest hīkoi was "overkill".