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Fake locksmiths targeting Christchurch homeowners

Fake locksmiths targeting Christchurch homeowners

Christchurch residents are being warned to watch out for scammers pretending to be 'emergency locksmiths' who target people locked out of their homes.

Leak causes partial ceiling collapse at hospital

Buckets were used to collect water dripping from the ceiling at Dunedin Hospital yesterday after...

Leak causes partial ceiling collapse at hospital

A leak in Dunedin’s ageing hospital caused a partial ceiling collapse yesterday and left water streaming into a room where sterile surgery equipment is stored.

‘Mistake’ by man who possibly started fire

The remnants of the living room of one of the Forth St complex’s flats which was extensively...

‘Mistake’ by man who possibly started fire

A man who discarded a cigarette believed to have started a fire which burned down a Dunedin flat complex says he made a "mistake".

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Polytechnic cutting six programmes

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Polytechnic cutting six programmes

Otago Polytechnic has confirmed it is cutting six programmes next year — four in Dunedin and two in Central Otago.

Man drives into car yard following medical event

Man drives into car yard following medical event

A 61-year-old man is in a serious condition after having a medical event and driving into a car sales yard in Andersons Bay Rd.

Anomaly of nature on display

What do you do when you see a two-headed creature?

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Alcohol proposals concern rugby clubs

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Alcohol proposals concern rugby clubs

Rugby clubs across Dunedin say they will struggle to operate their bars if a proposed alcohol policy comes into force.

New twist on sustainable materials

New twist on sustainable materials

Communication design lecturer Alexia Moore with a project about "kombukeke", a unique composite using kombucha leather and harakeke, at the Otago Polytechnic School of Design graduate showcase.

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Public to be consulted about future of Fortune Theatre site

The public will be asked if the Fortune Theatre in Stuart St should be sold. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Public to be consulted about future of Fortune Theatre site

The former Fortune Theatre site in Dunedin is imposing costs exceeding $120,000 a year on the Dunedin City Council while it remains disused and the public will be asked if the historically...

Time for a makeover

Otago Hockey Association community hockey manager Jolene Casey walks on the asphalt at the McMillan Hockey Centre at Logan Park yesterday.

Mobile Pet scanner ‘big difference’

Mercy Radiology molecular imaging and theranostics operations manager Jessica Fagan takes a look...

Mobile Pet scanner ‘big difference’

The southern hemisphere’s only mobile Pet-CT scanner is in Dunedin and is set to make a big difference for patients.

Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies

In the past five years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people seeking help for porn-related problems, sex therapist Mary Hodson says. Photo: supplied

Te Whatu Ora considers more redundancies

By Lauren Crimp of RNZFurther job cuts are looming at Te Whatu Ora, with staff working in its IT department receiving news on Monday their jobs could soon be gone.

Podmore inquest: No referral despite concerning test scores

Podmore inquest: No referral despite concerning test scores

Olivia Podmore was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment after she scored poorly on a mood test that indicated she found life meaningless and did not believe in her own self-worth.

Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White

Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.

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Fees vote abstention right call: White

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Fees vote abstention right call: White

Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.

Victim filmed by attacker after fatal assault

Luke Smith died from the assault when his life support was removed. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Victim filmed by attacker after fatal assault

A man kicked his victim in the groin, swore at him and filmed him on his phone, as he lay unconscious and bleeding on the pavement after a fatal assault.

Preparing for an extreme solar storm

The Aurora Australis over the Selwyn district last month. Photo: Supplied

Emergency responders prepare for extreme solar storm

NZ's emergency response agency is preparing for major power and communications outages as the chances of an extreme solar storm hitting Earth increase.

Pasifika urged to get whooping cough vaccine

Pasifika urged to get whooping cough vaccine

A Pacific public health expert is encouraging Pasifika communities in New Zealand to make sure they are immunized against whooping cough.

Albanese reassures around social media policy fears

Albanese reassures around social media policy fears

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what the government says is a world-leading ban...

Luxon set on budget cap for hospital

Christopher Luxon has admitted he was holidaying in Hawaii last week despite his social media...

Luxon set on budget cap for hospital

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.

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