Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash - ministry
The flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air jet that crashed on December 29 stopped recording about four minutes before the airliner hit a concrete...
Obituary: John McKnight, activist
Obituary: John McKnight, activist
Civil rights activist turned community development mentor, John McKnight shaped the thinking of many future leaders about how neighbourhoods should function.
Denmark plans new ships, dog sled patrols in Greenland
Denmark plans new ships, dog sled patrols in Greenland
Denmark's government is reportedly proposing purchasing two new Arctic inspection vessels and increasing dog sled patrols to boost its military presence in Greenland, as Donald Trump sets his sights on the island.
Trump avoids punishment at hush money sentencing
Trump avoids punishment at hush money sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump won't be jailed or face any other punishment for his conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, but a judge says it won't erase the jury verdict either.
Police investigating body found in Nelson
Police investigating body found in Nelson
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in Nelson.
Increased security after ED nurse attacked
Increased security after ED nurse attacked
Health NZ says it will increase security at Middlemore Hospital's Emergency Department in Auckland after a nurse was attacked earlier this week.
Pedestrian suffers moderate injuries
Pedestrian suffers moderate injuries
A pedestrian has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after an incident involving a car.
Two dead, power out after rural Canterbury crash
Two dead, power out after rural Canterbury crash
Two people have died in a crash in rural Canterbury, police have confirmed.
LA firefighters make progress as winds ease
LA firefighters make progress as winds ease
Firefighters have finally started gaining control over two major wildfires in Los Angeles, as fierce winds that supercharged the fires for days finally eased. However, strong gusts returning next week may resuscitate flames.
Businessman denies rape charge
Businessman denies rape charge
A prominent Dunedin businessman has been charged with rape, but denies the allegation.
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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films
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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films
The arrival of a seven-part Netflix production in the South is huge for the region, but an industry leader says Dunedin could be doing more to capitalise when Hollywood comes to town.
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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home
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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home
A former Dunedin woman and her family were forced to evacuate as an "inferno" threatened their Los Angeles home.
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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award
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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award
Neville Peat has amassed a lot of awards of all shapes and sizes over the years, but never before has he been given a penguin.
Govt accused of withholding info on hospital
Govt accused of withholding info on hospital
The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount while the South waits for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital.
More time for say on plan
More time for say on plan
The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.
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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception
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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception
Nicholas Evans was a man of elegance and sophistication, distilling bespoke spirits for the upper-crust. He was also a crook and habitual liar. Rob Kidd reports on a man who couldn't escape his past.
A barrier to progress
A barrier to progress
Eight-year-old sea lion Mika peers around a piece of plywood, established to prevent her from moving inland on to a busy road.
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
A Palestinian Kiwi says ongoing support from the Dunedin community is heartening and she hopes awareness will continue to spread.
Fellowships for Otago researchers
Fellowships for Otago researchers
Humans live in a symbiotic relationship with trillions of micro-organisms, collectively known as the human microbiome.
Time for painting
Time for painting
Veterinarian and hobby artist Scott Drummond, of Fairfield, paints a scene of Yellow Head, near Broad Bay, in Otago Harbour yesterday.