Sewage stench: Plant threatened with financial penalties
A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations.
Russia weighs ceasefire plan as US tries to seal deal
Russia weighs ceasefire plan as US tries to seal deal
The Kremlin said it was awaiting details from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before responding.
'Near-death' turtles get second chance
'Near-death' turtles get second chance
The release also marked the start of NZ's biggest turtle-tracking study to date.
Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
Former Otago student killed in WA shark attack
A former University of Otago student fatally mauled by a shark in Australia has been remembered as "one of the best".
Community in shock after student killed by train
Community in shock after student killed by train
Residents in the Matamata area are in shock after a Matamata College student was hit and killed by a freight train yesterday.
Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes
Tailgating warning after Dunedin motorway crashes
Dunedin police say drivers need to keep a safe following distance after a three-vehicle crash snarled the motorway at Fairfield this morning.
Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate
Henare apologetic but stands by haka during debate
Labour MP Peeni Henare has apologised for leaving his seat to perform a haka during the Treaty Principles Bill's debate - but stands by performing it and would do it again.
Scott Watson before parole board again
Convicted double-murderer Scott Watson appeared before the parole board again on Wednesday for a six-hour hearing at Christchurch Men's Prison.
School lunch provider turns to Australia for meals
School lunch provider turns to Australia for meals
With its main food manufacturer, Libelle, in liquidation, the School Lunch Collective this week turned to Australia to ensure it had enough meals.
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Deja vu: a watery wedding day recalled
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Deja vu: a watery wedding day recalled
When a Mosgiel woman pulled back her curtains and saw yesterday’s deluge, she was taken back to her watery wedding day 65 years ago.
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City's economic report 'depressing'
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'Anything good in this?': City's economic report 'depressing'
Details of Dunedin’s sluggish economic pulse make for "depressing reading", city councillors say.
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Driver tried to drink beer while taking breath test
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Driver tried to drink beer while taking breath test
A Mosgiel man who was pulled over after a boozy day at golf tried to drink more beer while being breath-tested.
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Disqualified driver hid from police in ceiling of home
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Disqualified driver hid from police in ceiling of home
A Dunedin man was found hiding in the ceiling at his home after racking up his 20th disqualified driving charge, a court has heard.
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MPs call out Minister for South Island over inaction
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MPs call out Minister for South Island over inaction
Opposition MPs are calling on the Minister for the South Island to start advocating or risk irrelevancy.
Just spinning a yarn
Just spinning a yarn
Dunedin Spinners and Weavers Guild member Barbara Quin spins yarn at the guild’s monthly meeting at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.
Man barred from bus
Man barred from bus
A Dunedin man was kicked off a bus after threatening the driver and fellow passengers, police say.
Self-defence claim disputed in closing addresses
Self-defence claim disputed in closing addresses
A jury has repeatedly watched every tragic moment of a Dunedin schoolboy being stabbed to death.
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New rules hit airport hard, DCC hears
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New rules hit airport hard, DCC hears
New regulations on Dunedin Airport are "another fairly rough deal" from the government — and the city council may need to step in and help, councillors have heard.
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Robertson praises the ‘soft skills’ of the arts
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Robertson praises the ‘soft skills’ of the arts
The long-delayed and awaited lecture by Grant Robertson to the University of Otago School of Arts has finally gone ahead, with no protesters in sight.
NZ govt’s silence at key stages of Gaza conflict ‘deafening’
NZ govt’s silence at key stages of Gaza conflict ‘deafening’
New Zealand’s silence at key stages of the Gaza conflict has been "deafening", a leading international relations academic says.