Eye damage at work leads to family turmoil
The mother of an Ecostore employee whose eyesight was permanently damaged by chemicals, has spoken of the "scary" aftermath of his injury.
'Too soon' for LA evacuees to return home
'Too soon' for LA evacuees to return home
Evacuees from the LA wildfires have been told to stay away from homes for at least another week, as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighbourhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid ruins.
Trump will keep TikTok alive if there's a deal: adviser
Trump will keep TikTok alive if there's a deal: adviser
A national security adviser for President-elect Donald Trump says the new administration will keep TikTok alive in the US if there is a viable deal, in a potential reprieve for the Chinese-owned video app.
Specialist frequently removes bugs
Specialist frequently removes bugs
When Northland ear specialist Marg Hunt was driving to work this week, she wasn't surprised to hear on the radio there are hundreds of ACC claims relating to cockroaches in ears.
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
Whooping cough death highlights failures in system - Māori paediatrician
The death of a baby from whooping cough highlights systemic failures in the healthcare system, a leading Māori paediatrician says.
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
Stab-proof vests considered for nurses
A union is mulling whether stab-proof vests and personal alarms should be rolled out for nurses after one was stabbed while on the job.
Groundbreaking director David Lynch dies
Groundbreaking director David Lynch dies
Director David Lynch, best known for Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, was a master of surrealism and one of the most innovative filmmakers of his generation.
NZ autism prevalence research gets grant
NZ autism prevalence research gets grant
International estimates suggest that one in 36 children are autistic. But in New Zealand, there is no systematic population-level information on autism prevalence. Dunedin School of Medicine women's...
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Funding target reached for new clubhouse
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Funding target reached for new clubhouse
A dream of building a new clubhouse is now a reality for the Warrington Surf Life Saving Club after finally reaching its $1.5m fundraising milestone.
Mixed emotions over ceasefire
Mixed emotions over ceasefire
Palestinians in Dunedin are celebrating and grieving together as a ceasefire promises a halt to the war in Gaza.
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Reason for reducing hospital beds disputed
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Reason for reducing hospital beds disputed
Dunedin Hospital has been forced to shut down beds due to a lack of nursing staff, but Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora says the move is not connected with a "recruitment freeze".
Safe haven to honour slain teen
Safe haven to honour slain teen
The memory of murdered Dunedin teenager Enere McLaren-Taana is being honoured by two organisations which have announced fresh initiatives to support the city’s youth.
Stabbing inspires Pasifika initiative
Stabbing inspires Pasifika initiative
Instead of "just sitting on the fence" following a teen stabbed at Dunedin's bus hub, Pacific Trust Otago plans a ground-breaking three-year initiative aimed at stopping anything like it happening again.
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Principals fear students may leave school with no qualifications due to the new requirements for literacy and numeracy standards.
Mischief makers: Sea lion scat offers researchers insight
Mischief makers: Sea lion scat offers researchers insight
One sea lion's waste is a Dunedin researcher's treasure.
Public health ‘not meeting’ demand for automated insulin device
Public health ‘not meeting’ demand for automated insulin device
Since Pharmac started funding automated insulin delivery (AID) devices for people with type-1 diabetes late last year, it has been discovered New Zealand's public health system is not equipped to...
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Invalid parking: More than 120 ticketed since fine increase
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Invalid parking: More than 120 ticketed since fine increase
More than 120 vehicles in Dunedin have been ticketed for invalid parking since some fees increased five-fold last year.
80 hours of submissions to be heard on Treaty bill
80 hours of submissions to be heard on Treaty Principles Bill
The Justice Committee must listen to 80 hours of oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, over the course of a month.
Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fences in Auckland
Thieves steal $75k worth of safety fences in Auckland
Thieves have stolen $75,000 worth of road safety fences from a suburb on Auckland's North Shore.
'Appalling': Woman killed in arson house-sitting horror
'Appalling': Woman killed in arson house-sitting horror
Footage has been released in the hunt for two killers behind an arson attack that killed an innocent woman in an apparent case of mistaken identity.