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Bombings intensify in Syria after surprise rebel gains

Smoke rises as a result of military operations in the city of Aleppo. The Syrian government has...

Bombings intensify in Syria after surprise rebel gains

Russian and Syrian jets struck the rebel-held city of Idlib in northern Syria on Sunday, as President Bashar al-Assad vowed to crush insurgents who had swept into the city of Aleppo.

Former Israeli defense minister warns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza

A woman amid the rubble of residential buildings, destroyed by Israeli air strikes, in Gaza....

Former Israeli defense minister warns of ethnic cleansing in Gaza

A former Israeli defense minister has accused Israel of committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip, drawing a sharp rebuke from government ranks.

Govt 'considering' underwriting oil and gas exploration

Resources Minister Shane Jones says he is considering options to support gas exploration, but "no...

Govt 'considering' underwriting oil and gas exploration

The oil and gas lobby has asked the government to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration, with the taxpayer potentially taking "some or all" of the risk if new gas supplies fail to eventuate.

Complaint laid after fast-track info delayed

Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop. Image: RNZ

Complaint laid after fast-track info delayed

A delay in releasing information about fast-track projects has prompted a complaint to the Ombudsman.

Claus catastrophe kept at bay

Santa Claus gives a festive wave, backed by some of the 80 floats that travelled down George St...

Claus catastrophe kept at bay

Ice cream, hot sun and Santa Claus — it has all the makings of a great family day out, right?

Hipkins makes hospital pledge

"They’re playing politics with Dunedin’s future, saying one thing to get votes, then doing...

Hipkins makes hospital pledge

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has promised his party will build the new Dunedin hospital to its pre-election campaign specifications if elected in 2026.

Taking over George St

Taking over George St

The Entire Alphabet band members Paul McLennan-Kissel (on drums) and Chris Miller (guitar) entertain passers-by in George St on Saturday afternoon.

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Getting to the bottom of the perfect manu

Zaniquah Marsh, 17, does her winning manu routine in the 40kg-60kg category during the Steamer...

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Getting to the bottom of the perfect manu

What does it take to pop the perfect manu?

Lotto 2434

Lotto 2434

Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.

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

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

Otago Fish & Game councillor John Highton re-enacts the scene on the Water of Leith, Dunedin,...

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

Pupils and their parents from Dunedin’s Rainbow Preschool celebrate the meaning of 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

The crowd watches the performances beside the statue of Robert Burns. PHOTOS: GERARD O’BRIEN

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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

Five men died in the fire at Wellington's Loafers Lodge. Photo: RNZ/Angus Dreaver

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

Former chief of staff to the US secretary of defence Kash Patel speaking during a campaign rally...

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

Piles have been driven on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatients building. The 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.

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