Robbery altered murder accused, court hears
Robbery altered murder accused, court hears
The mother of a Dunedin murder accused told the court her son changed nine months before the fatal stabbing after he was robbed and beaten in a park.
Charged with drink-driving
Charged with drink-driving
An allegedly drunk man was arrested and charged for sitting in the driver’s seat of his parked car when he was spotted by chance by officers in the area.
Otago’s DIY injuries among highest
Otago’s DIY injuries among highest
If you decide to take a break while doing some DIY work around home, be careful where you take a seat.
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Number of parking tickets issued down 25%
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Number of parking tickets issued down 25%
Motorists in Dunedin were much less likely to be pinged for parking offences last year than a year earlier.
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Workplace accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
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Workplace accident could have been ‘catastrophic’
A ute with contractors inside was smashed by a metal hook swinging from a helicopter in a Dunedin workplace accident which could have been "catastrophic".
The Cove crash injures four
The Cove crash injures four
Four people were taken to Dunedin Hospital after a serious head-on collision in Portobello Rd yesterday.
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Daughter's attack left mum bloodied on Mother's Day
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Daughter's attack left mum bloodied on Mother's Day
A homeless woman taken off the streets by her elderly mother bashed her on the head with a wine bottle on Mother’s Day.
Finding guide dog match changed world
Finding guide dog match changed world
At first, bumping into and tripping over obvious things such as tables and lounge suites was probably a little comical, if not a little embarrassing.
Health NZ overhaul greeted positively
Health NZ overhaul greeted positively
A revamp at Health New Zealand could help prevent debacles such as the problem-plagued new Dunedin hospital project from happening again, a leading health advocate says.
Plan to aid disabled students
Plan to aid disabled students
A wide-ranging plan aims to increase the achievement of students with disabilities at the University of Otago.
Athlete brings inspiration to table
Athlete brings inspiration to table
A three-time gold medallist inspired women from around Dunedin with her lived experience over breakfast.
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Hope for new teacher programme
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Hope for new teacher programme
A new programme which would allow southern teachers to be taught on the job could help solve a "deeply concerning" teacher shortage in the South.
Toxic algae bloom prompts warning
Toxic algae bloom prompts warning
The Otago Regional Council is advising people and their pets to stay away from the Upper Tomahawk Lagoon due to toxic algae presence.
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No writing residency next year due to cut
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No writing residency next year due to cut
For the first time in 32 years, the University of Otago is unable to offer one of its prestigious writing residencies next year, following a major external funding cut.
NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it helped make law
NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it helped make law
Government coalition partner NZ First wants to "remove woke 'DEI' regulations" from legislation that it helped put into place.
Deputy to step in after Goff sacked
Deputy to step in after Goff sacked
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed the deputy high commissioner will represent New Zealand in the UK, while Phil Goff prepares to return home.
Sth Korea court cancels president's arrest warrant
Sth Korea court cancels president's arrest warrant
A South Korean court has cancelled impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest warrant, paving the way for his release from jail.
Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'
Cost to repair Chalice artwork 'ludicrous'
A Christchurch City Councillor has described the cost of restoring the Chalice artwork in Cathedral Square as ludicrous and wants an immediate halt to the project.
Gardening gloves used to transport school lunches
Gardening gloves used to transport school lunches
A Bay of Plenty deputy principal says school lunches are so hot when they arrive that staff have to wear rubber gardening gloves.
Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes
Police stop referring people to Destiny Church programmes
Police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church's Man Up and Legacy programmes after members had disrupted a number of events at the Auckland Pride Festival.