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Questions raised over NYE music

New Year's revellers in the Octagon farewell 2025. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Questions raised over NYE music

A Dunedin band hand-picked to support the Foo Fighters might not be the right fit for the city’s ‘‘family friendly’’ New Year’s Eve celebrations, some councillors believe.

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DCHL to consider ‘significant increase’ in dividend paid

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DCHL to consider ‘significant increase’ in dividend paid

Putting pressure on Aurora Energy to deliver higher dividends is short-sighted, a Dunedin City councillor has warned.

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Slow start to voting in council by-election

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Slow start to voting in council by-election

Only one in 10 voters have had their say in Dunedin’s by-election.

Back to basics

The government’s school reforms are about building a solid foundation for New Zealand’s future, Education Minister Erica Stanford tells political editor Mike Houlahan.

Search continues for missing Motueka man

Search continues for missing Motueka man

A search is continuing for a man missing since early last week after leaving his Motueka home on foot.

Arrest after child on bike struck in Tokoroa hit-and-run

Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

Arrest after child on bike struck in Tokoroa hit-and-run

A 43-year-old man has been arrested after a young child on a bike in Tokoroa was hit by a car which then sped off.

Senior first responder accused of possessing child exploitation material

A senior first responder accused of possessing child exploitation material will stand trial later this year.

Off-road experience set to wow as trail development continues

Off-road experience set to wow as trail development continues

Rolling terrain, winding streams and a terrace perched 40 metres above Lake Te Anau set the scene for the newest stretch of off-road trail developed by the Fiordland Trails Trust.

Luxon cancels TVNZ slot, party lodges complaint

The Prime Minister has cancelled his regular interviews with TVNZ's Breakfast programme while his party has lodged a complaint about the conduct of its press gallery team.

Mangled car in ditch doesn't deter determined drunk driver

Mangled car in ditch doesn't deter determined drunk driver

A "severely intoxicated man" fished his dinged-up car out of a ditch and drove erratically through an Otago town with a smashed windscreen and deployed airbags, police said.

Charles on US mission to bolster 'special relationship'

King Charles with Donald Trump during the US President's trip to Britain last year. Photo: Reuters

Charles on US mission to bolster 'special relationship'

King Charles heads to the US next week for the most high-profile trip of his reign so far, on a mission to shore up the future of the two allies' "special relationship".

Ex-political figure spat on woman in Dunedin bar fracas

The defendant was banned from Albar in Dunedin. Photo: Google Maps

Ex-political figure spat on woman in Dunedin bar fracas

A former political figure spat on a bar worker then led police on a foot race through central Dunedin.

Actor claims she was 'mocked' by Rebel's wife amid feud

Charlotte MacInnes (centre) with lawyer Sue Chrysanthou. Photo: Getty Images

Actor claims she was 'mocked' by Rebel's wife amid feud

A rising star suing Rebel Wilson says she felt mocked by the Hollywood actor's wife appearing to reference her testimony in a social media post.

Teen charged with murder over Wainuiomata stabbing death

Teen charged with murder over Wainuiomata stabbing death

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder over fatal stabbing of a man in Wainuiomata earlier this month.

Great balls of fire: Flaming rugby game goes up in smoke

What could possibly make a midnight rugby match even more thrilling? Lighting the ball on fire would do it.

Auckland mayor called RNZ worker a 'Muslim terrorist'

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is paid almost $300k a year, but local leaders in other areas receive...

Auckland mayor called RNZ worker a 'Muslim terrorist'

Wayne Brown has apologised, saying his comments about a person of Indian descent were a "fumbled attempt at humour."

Fuel price relief for war veterans

Veterans Minister Chris Penk. Photo: RNZ

Fuel price relief for war veterans

The government has boosted mileage reimbursement rates for war veterans travelling to medical appointments by 50%, as the cost of fuel continues to bite.

Teens in pool standoff prompt police plea after scooter antics

The two 13-year-old girls allegedly causing problems around Dunedin pictured in Moana Pool’s...

Teens in pool standoff prompt police plea after scooter antics

Police want the Dunedin public to report the antics of two teenage girls who have allegedly been on a week-long chaos campaign around the city.

Killer mum fights prison phone cap

Anna Browne was jailed for the murder of Carly Stewart, 36, in October 2016. Photo: Peter Meecham...

Killer mum fights prison phone cap

A woman who was jailed for life after stabbing her friend at a pamper party is challenging Corrections’ phone policy, saying it’s unfair she can no longer talk to her family for up to three hours a day.

Ong falls 98% short in board bid

Ong falls 98% short in board bid

Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has fallen well short in his bid to become a director on the board of media company NZME.

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