‘Absolutely delighted’: book sale raises over $100,000
‘Absolutely delighted’: book sale raises over $100,000
People poured into the Edgar Centre and the Regent Theatre 24 Hour Book Sale raised more than $100,000 at the weekend.
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Toxic waste cleanup budget halved
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Toxic waste cleanup budget halved
The budget to clean up toxic waste in South Dunedin has been halved and the project pushed back a decade, the Dunedin City Council has confirmed.
Cool change to hit Otago, especially Dunedin
Cool change to hit Otago, especially Dunedin
As summer ended, autumn said hello with a scorching Dunner stunner. However, the heat will not be sticking around.
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Intention to end motel housing announced
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Intention to end motel housing announced
The use of motels to house homeless people as a stepping stone to a more permanent home in Dunedin may end soon, despite the city’s homeless problem still being far from over.
Post-row spirit still strong
Post-row spirit still strong
Ukrainians will never give up fighting for their country despite comments from the President of the United States, a Dunedin-based Ukrainian says.
Event chance for children to ‘have a try’
Event chance for children to ‘have a try’
A "perfect Dunedin day" set the stage for local children to run, bike and swim their way around Mosgiel.
Purling across the plain
Purling across the plain
A group of keen knitters were busy spinning yarns and knitting away while on a five and a-half hour train ride on the Taieri Gorge train on Saturday.
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US cars from the quick to the dead on show
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US cars from the quick to the dead on show
Hot rods, classic cars, motorbikes and United States flags were on show in Dunedin and the theme was again irresistible for enthusiasts and the curious.
Man tasered after biting officer dies
Man tasered after biting officer dies
Police have confirmed this evening the man tasered after threatening them with a samurai sword and allegedly biting an officer has died.
Police appeal after sightings of missing man
Police appeal after sightings of missing man
Police are trying to confirm sightings of a man who has been missing in Waikato for over six weeks.
US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel
US rushes through $7b in military aid to Israel
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday he had signed a declaration to expedite delivery of approximately US$4 billion (NZ$7.1b) in military assistance to Israel.
More govt protection from extreme weather events wanted - survey
More govt protection from extreme weather events wanted - survey
Nearly half the population wants the government to do more to protect people and properties from extreme weather events, new research has found.
Kiwi artists' work ripped off and sold on Temu
Kiwi artists' work ripped off and sold on Temu
New Zealand artists are being told to "keep an eye on Temu" to make sure their work is not being duplicated and sold on the giant online shopping platform.
Russian politicians delight in Trump-Zelensky clash
Russian politicians delight in Trump-Zelensky clash
Senior Russian politicians have reacted with glee to what they see as Volodymyr Zelensky's White House humiliation at the hands of Donald Trump.
Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK
Zelensky gets warm welcome in UK
British PM Keir Starmer greeted Volodymyr Zelensky with a warm embrace after the Ukrainian leader flew to London for talks following his clash with Donald Trump.
One critically hurt after head-on crash with fleeing motorist
One critically hurt after head-on crash with fleeing motorist
A person has been critically injured by someone fleeing police south of Auckland on Saturday.
NZ reaffirms Ukraine support
NZ reaffirms Ukraine support after disastrous White House meeting
New Zealand has reaffirmed its support for Ukraine following the Oval Office clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.
How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business
How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business
After getting caught in the devastating sharemarket crash of the 1980s, Michael Anselmi was determined to protect not only his family but his employees if he ever went back into business.
NZ needs to 'step up' on defence spending - Peters
NZ needs to 'step up' on defence spending - Peters
Winston Peters says our trading partners will judge us if New Zealand does not "step-up" and play its role by increasing defence spending.
Four hospitalised in Whanganui jet boat crash
Four hospitalised in Whanganui jet boat crash
Four people were flown to hospital after two jetboats crashed on the Whanganui River today.