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Council to allow hill trails access

A burst of sunshine illuminates the rugged skyline of the Silverpeaks. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Council to allow hill trails access

The Dunedin City Council will take on board concerns over running trail access in the Silverpeaks and says there was no intention to restrict public access to the area.

Hanging out together

There were more than autumn leaves hanging from trees surrounding Logan Park yesterday as Otago Polytechnic arboriculture students practised rescue techniques.

Artworks link airport to storied landscape

Mauka Atua, the mountain range extending along the breadth of the Taieri Plains, features on a...

Artworks link airport to storied landscape

Prominent artworks by two Kāi Tahu artists lie at the heart of Dunedin Airport’s now-completed new-look first floor.

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‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon

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‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon

Southland and inland parts of Otago are being warned to expect a wet winter this year, as a "formidable" El Niño weather cycle looks set to hit New Zealand.

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Mercury says wind farm concerns do not outweigh benefits

Trustpower's Mahinerangi wind farm. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

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Mercury says wind farm concerns do not outweigh benefits

Mercury Energy says comments raised by submitters do not outweigh the regional and national benefits of its planned Mahinerangi wind farm expansion.

Power bill info sought

The Electricity Authority is taking a look at power prices and what is causing them to increase.

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‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told

Ōtākou rūnaka upoko Edward Ellison (right) speaks during the opening day of the hearing into...

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‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told

Lack of consultation with local iwi would be "very difficult" to remedy now, the fast-track panel considering Santana Minerals’ mine proposal has heard.

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Restored, historic vessel kept running for group members

The restored Elsie Evans on Otago Harbour over Anzac weekend. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Restored, historic vessel kept running for group members

Heritage ferry Elsie Evans went out for a poke around Otago Harbour at the weekend but any chance of it working as a commercial venture remains remote.

Fewer swimmer rescues in South’s chilly summer

Unsavoury summer weather conditions have withheld a wave of water rescues and drownings at Otago and Southland beaches this season.

Christchurch flatmates solve own robbery

The flatmates came home to find their house ransacked. Photo: Sarah Campbell

Christchurch flatmates solve own robbery

After coming home to find their place ransacked, the Christchurch trio cracked out the old "good cop, bad cop" method.

More diesel secured in Z deal

The government is partnering with Z Energy to secure extra diesel to be stored at Marsden Point, over-and-above the current minimum stockholding obligations.

Woman accused of stealing from hospital patients

Woman accused of stealing from hospital patients

A woman has been arrested after an alleged stealing spree targeting hospital patients in Auckland and Waikato.

Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal

Christopher Luxon speaks at the post-Cabinet press conference. Photo: Screenshot

Nine days' more diesel secured in Z deal

The government is partnering with Z Energy to secure extra diesel to be stored at Marsden Point, over-and-above the current minimum stockholding obligations.

Inquiry into how baby in Christchurch injured

Police at a property in Barbadoes St. Photo: RNZ

Inquiry into how baby in Christchurch injured

A police investigation is under way after a baby suffered unexplained injuries at a property in Christchurch.

Rebel calls herself 'champion of women' in co-star feud

Rebel Wilson on her way to court in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images

Rebel calls herself 'champion of women' in co-star feud

Aussie A-lister Rebel Wilson has denied mistreating the star of her directorial debut, describing herself as a champion of women in her defence of a defamation suit.

Boy raider says thanks as he flees liquor store with booze

A 13-year-old in a stolen car who allegedly raided two Dunedin liquor stores said "thank you" to a worker as he fled with three boxes of booze.

Train hit taxi before crashing into another train

The collision happened in Bekasi, on the outskirts of Jakarta. Photo: Reuters

Train hit taxi before crashing into another train

Rescuers are working to free survivors trapped in the mangled wreckage near Jakarta.

Taylor Swift seeks to trademark voice and likeness

Taylor Swift performing her recent The Eras Tour. Photo: Reuters

Taylor Swift seeks to trademark voice and likeness

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what an attorney says is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and AI.

'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cancelled his regular slot on TVNZ's Breakfast programme,...

'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

Political scientist Dr Claire Robinson says she would have advised Christopher Luxon against cancelling his weekly Breakfast interview slot.

US officials say Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal to end war

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. File photo: Reuters

US officials say Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal to end war

US President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the war, a US official says, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands.

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