Christmas spirit
Christmas spirit
The real McCoy?
Palliative care podcast’s win a ‘complete surprise’
Palliative care podcast’s win a ‘complete surprise’
A Dunedin carer’s attempts to bring conversations about palliative care to a wider audience has been acknowledged at the New Zealand podcasting awards.
Floral performance delights crowd
Floral performance delights crowd
Dunedin entertainer Tahu Mackenzie welcomes families to the flower-themed Christmas in the Garden event at the Dunedin Botanic Garden on Saturday evening.
Anniversary of first fishing season marked
Anniversary of first fishing season marked
It seems fish were elusive in Dunedin’s Water of Leith on the 150th anniversary of the first trout being caught under licence in New Zealand.
Whimsical exploration of mental distress
Whimsical exploration of mental distress
The stage at Allen Hall on Friday evening was sparsely set for an amusing and insightful take on the range of mental distresses which plague us all to various degrees.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Photos from the Dunedin Santa Parade.
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St Andrew’s Day festivities draw young and old
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St Andrew’s Day festivities draw young and old
The Octagon air was ringing with the skirl of bagpipes during St Andrew’s Day festivities on Saturday as the 50th anniversary of the Dunedin and Edinburgh sister city relationship was celebrated.
Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week
Temps to exceed 30 degrees in parts of NZ this week
The start of summer is forecast to be very warm for many areas of the country, with some places topping 30 degrees this coming week.
Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released
Review of fatal Loafers Lodge fire still can't be released
Fire and Emergency says the review might prejudice the trial of a man accused of murdering five people in the blaze.
Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
Republican President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he wanted former National Security official and loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI.
Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital
Hipkins pledges 'full rebuild' of Dunedin hospital
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to complete the new Dunedin hospital if his party is elected in 2026.
Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years
Track to Cathedral Cove open after two years
Access to a popular Coromandel beach has re-opened in time for summer after almost two years of repairs.
Social media ban: Albanese says Musk pushing agenda
Social media ban: Albanese says Musk pushing agenda
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 is the X owner pushing an agenda for the social platform.
Pharmac funding several new medicines
Pharmac funding several new medicines
Funding is now available for cancer drugs, ADHD medication and a tablet for chronic heart failure.
Over 100 countries support plastic treaty caps
Over 100 countries support plastic treaty caps
Negotiators aiming for an international treaty to curb plastic pollution are set for fierce debate on the last day of scheduled talks.
Princess says love the greatest Christmas gift
Princess says love the greatest Christmas gift
The Princess of Wales says love is the greatest gift people can give each other.
Mahuta ready to be back in politics
Mahuta ready to be back in politics
Former Labour minister and Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta says it is an "important" and "exciting" time to be "re-entering" politics.
Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia
Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia
Four people have been flown to hospital after a jetboat flipped on Canterbury's Rakaia River.
Labour expected to take strong stance on Treaty Bill: Hipkins
Labour expected to take strong stance on Treaty Bill: Hipkins
Labour is focusing on issues affecting working Kiwis, including jobs, healthcare and education, as well as the Treaty Principles Bill, leader Chris Hipkins says.
Obituary: energetic teacher, city leader
Obituary: energetic teacher, city leader
Dame Elizabeth Hanan DNZM CRSNZ will be remembered by family, friends, colleagues, students, political opponents and the people of the city she served with indefatigable enthusiasm.