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The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of...

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open

Iranian Foreign Minister says the Strait of Hormuz is open following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, while US President Donald Trump says talks could take place this weekend and a deal to end the war would come "soon".

Luxon joins meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz

New Zealand's Prime Minister has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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‘Social inequity’ claim decried

Surrey Street Flood Action Group convener Lynne Newell gives New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson...

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‘Social inequity’ claim decried

Dunedin’s mayor has hit back after a government minister accused the city of dragging its feet over solving South Dunedin’s wastewater problems.

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Bike shops under the pump

Off The Chain Cycles technician Richard Wild inspects a bike wheel as demand for maintenance...

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Bike shops under the pump

Dunedin cycle mechanics are struggling to keep up with demand for repairs as people dust off their old bikes in the face of pressure at the pump.

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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families

Checking out Dunedin’s latest public toilet facilities are Changing Places founder Jenn Hooper ...

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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families

Some of our most disadvantaged have been given a lifeline — so they can be like every one of us.

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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling

Meridian spilled from both its Waitaki (pictured) and Waiau schemes throughout December and...

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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling

Hydro lakes are full and one of the country’s main generators says there is a sign that prices will get more affordable as a pipeline of massive investment in renewable projects comes online.

Building may soon get new lease of life

The building at 231 Stuart St in Dunedin started as the Trinity Methodist Church in 1870 and was...

Building may soon get new lease of life

Eight years after a professional theatre company closed and vacated a prominent Dunedin heritage building, the city council might put the property on the market.

Ready to rock

Ready to rock

Belting out a song during a rehearsal at the Dunedin Town Hall yesterday is Luke Butson of Rock Tenors.

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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor

Hailey Potts, of Nelson, plays music to Sid, a sulphur crested cockatoo who is known to...

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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor

A city councillor has backed rehoming Dunedin Botanic Garden’s exotic flock, in favour of a greater focus on native birds.

Council to debate service for homeless next week

The Oval tent village. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Council to debate service for homeless next week

The Dunedin City Council’s solution to the homeless crisis is back for debate at the council table.

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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’

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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’

Running a poppy stand in George St yesterday ahead of Anzac Day next week are HMNZS Toroa maritime operations specialists Max Spiers and Nora Paicu.

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Free flyers for firefighter hero

Dunedin Senior Station Officer Martin Hastie reunites with Dunedin Print owner Angela Gillan...

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Free flyers for firefighter hero

If there is one face in the world Angela Gillan will never forget, it is the one that belongs to the man that helped save her stepdaughter’s life.

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Golf and auction fundraiser ‘amazing’

Supporters of the Jack Metcalfe Memorial Golf Tournament include (from left) Portobello sole...

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Golf and auction fundraiser ‘amazing’

Thanks to the ‘‘amazing’’ support of the Portobello community, the parents of a young father who took his own life were able to raise almost $20,000.

Paddle poised for championship match

Paddle poised for championship match

William Hsu, 12, shows his skills at the table tennis table at the Edgar Centre yesterday.

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Drugs, weapons charges lead to jail term

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Drugs, weapons charges lead to jail term

A notorious offender with a bucket list of crimes has been locked up after his latest string of offending, which included having a machete at the hospital.

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Violent pair admit attacking fellow inmate with shank

Constructive activities for prisoners at the Otago Corrections Facility in Milton have declined...

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Violent pair admit attacking fellow inmate with shank

Two violent prisoners ganged up and attacked another inmate with a shank.

Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

Ben Roberts-Smith says he's proud of actions in Afghanistan. Photo: Getty Images

Aussie soldier out on bail as war crime allegations emerge

Accused Australian war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has walked out of prison for the first time in a week after being granted bail.

'Knew that something stupid was about to happen'

A driver was left dumbfounded after witnessing a car speed toward an oncoming ute while overtaking a truck north of Dunedin yesterday.

Obituary: Poutasi a great servant of the public

Dame Dr Karen Poutasi was director-general of health from 1995 to 2006. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Obituary: Poutasi a great servant of the public

An outstanding leader in New Zealand healthcare, Dame Dr Karen Poutasi tackled grim and complex subjects.

Reports Dunedin-bound train derailed twice in a night

An investigator inspects a wagon at the Dunedin rail yard after reports that a train derailed...

Reports Dunedin-bound train derailed twice in a night

An investigation has been launched after a freight train was reportedly derailed twice in one night and sustained "serious damage" on its way to Dunedin.

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