Royalty law for artists welcomed
Royalty law for artists welcomed
A Dunedin artist is "delighted" with a legislation change that will allow artists to see more profits from their work.
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Solar power company goes into liquidation
Solar power company goes into liquidation
A nationwide solar power company that was founded in Christchurch has been put into liquidation, leaving some customers worried about the contracts they have signed with the business.
Health NZ staff 'filled with anxiety' over proposed job cuts
Health NZ staff 'filled with anxiety' over proposed job cuts
Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora employees set to lose their jobs say the restructure process has been gruelling and staff are distressed and filled with anxiety.
Inside the prison set to become NZ's largest
Inside the prison set to become NZ's largest
Corrections says Waikeria prison is on track to become the largest prison in the country, upon completion of facilities adding more than 1400 beds.
University wants glass bottle ban
'Real problem': Otago University wants glass bottle ban
The University of Otago wants the sale of glass bottles to be banned at liquor stores around its main campus in a bid to clean up the broken glass problem.
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Ban on new off-licences may not be enough
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Ban on new off-licences may not go far enough, councillors told
Banning new off-licences in Dunedin's student quarter may not be enough to combat the "mountain of alcohol-related harm" the city faces, councillors have heard.
One dead, 13 injured after tourist bus crash
One dead, 13 injured after tourist bus crash
One person is dead and 13 others are injured after a small bus loaded with international tourists collided with two vehicles on State Highway 1 in Waikato this afternoon.
Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation
Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation
The woman who was found dead at a Blenheim property on Monday can now be named.
First new charter school set to open
First new charter school set to open
New Zealand's first new charter school will open in Christchurch at the start of next year.
Olivia Podmore inquest: Health practitioner took no notes
Olivia Podmore inquest: Health practitioner took no notes
A health practitioner who worked with Olivia Podmore has accepted it was "inappropriate" not to take notes from their sessions during her time in the Cycling NZ programme.
Warmth and wind on way for Dunedin
Warmth and wind on way for Dunedin
Dunedin looks set for a blast of heat and a blast of wind on Thursday as northwesterlies ramp up in the South.
Health NZ to axe nearly 1500 more jobs - union
'Shameful': Health NZ to axe nearly 1500 more jobs - union
Nearly 1500 more jobs may be cut at Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, the public sector union says.
Shoplifting charge after toy gun incident
Shoplifting charge after toy gun incident
A Dunedin teenager has been arrested for shoplifting after he and two friends allegedly pointed a toy gun at a person.
Dunedin man arrested twice in day
Dunedin man arrested twice in day
It took a Dunedin man arrested for starting a fight less than 24 hours before to be arrested again, after breaching bail conditions mere hours after imposed.
Drink-driver dobbed in by phone after crash
Drink-driver dobbed in by phone after crash
A Dunedin man dobbed in by his phone told police he had drunk 15 RTDs before crashing while speeding and looking for his phone early today.
Teen sought after attack on girl at McDonald's
Teen sought after attack on girl at McDonald's
Police are trying to to track down a teenager who punched another girl in the head several times after pouring a drink over her in a Dunedin fast-food restaurant yesterday.
Drunk woman assaults neighbour, kicks in door
Drunk woman assaults neighbour, kicks in door: police
An allegedly incoherently drunk Mosgiel woman stumbled next door before assaulting one of her neighbours and kicking in their glass door.
Wellington mayor stands firm on Golden Mile
'Has to be done': Wellington mayor stands firm on Golden Mile
There has been strong opposition to Wellington City Council's controversial move to keep retention of the Golden Mile in its long term plan.
Netanyahu 'ready for ceasefire deal' with Lebanon
Netanyahu 'ready for ceasefire deal' with Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was ready to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon and would respond forcefully to any violation by Hezbollah.
Goldie painting sells for $3.75m
History made as Goldie painting sells for $3.75m
An oil painting of a Māori elder by Charles Frederick Goldie became the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand art history after an auction sale on Tuesday night.