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Ministers wanted to 'lower expectations' before abuse apology

Attorney-General Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

Ministers wanted to 'lower expectations' before abuse apology

Senior ministers raised concerns about the commitments the government made to survivors of abuse in care and the need to lower expectations, according to notes obtained by RNZ.

Rapid descent prior to flight diversion

An Air New Zealand flight bound for Sydney was forced to divert to Auckland after engine problems...

Rapid descent prior to flight diversion

A passenger onboard an Air New Zealand flight to Sydney that experienced engine trouble says the plane made a rapid descent.

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Operational budget for library concerns

Taking shape ... Construction of the South Dunedin library and community complex continues. PHOTO...

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Operational budget for library concerns

Projected costs for running the new South Dunedin library and community complex have shocked at least one city councillor.

Fires caused by cheap chargers on the rise

Fires caused by cheap chargers on the rise

Fire and Emergency is urging caution when using cheap charger cables - after an investigation revealed that an Auckland house fire was caused by a charger bought from online retailer Temu.

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.

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