Pedestrian suffers moderate injuries
A pedestrian has been taken to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries after an incident involving a car.
Serious crash cuts power cut to Canterbury homes
Serious crash cuts power cut to Canterbury homes
North Canterbury households are without power after a serious crash near Kaiapoi.
Ring of fire: Battle against LA blazes gains ground
Ring of fire: Battle against LA blazes gains ground
A pause in fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated LA this week have helped crews make progress in controlling the infernos, but strong gusts next week could resuscitate flames.
Businessman denies rape charge
Businessman denies rape charge
A prominent Dunedin businessman has been charged with rape, but denies the allegation.
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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films
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Dunedin could ‘attract’ more films
The arrival of a seven-part Netflix production in the South is huge for the region, but an industry leader says Dunedin could be doing more to capitalise when Hollywood comes to town.
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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home
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Former Dunedin woman forced to flee LA home
A former Dunedin woman and her family were forced to evacuate as an "inferno" threatened their Los Angeles home.
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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award
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‘Extra-special’ Antarctic award
Neville Peat has amassed a lot of awards of all shapes and sizes over the years, but never before has he been given a penguin.
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Govt accused of withholding info on hospital
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Govt accused of withholding info on hospital
The government has been accused of a "blatant disregard for transparency" as unanswered questions continue to mount while the South waits for a decision on the new Dunedin hospital.
More time for say on plan
More time for say on plan
The public has been allowed more time to influence a plan for festivals and events in Dunedin.
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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception
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Mixing a cocktail of lies and deception
Nicholas Evans was a man of elegance and sophistication, distilling bespoke spirits for the upper-crust. He was also a crook and habitual liar. Rob Kidd reports on a man who couldn't escape his past.
A barrier to progress
A barrier to progress
Eight-year-old sea lion Mika peers around a piece of plywood, established to prevent her from moving inland on to a busy road.
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
‘Proud’ of local solidarity with Gaza
A Palestinian Kiwi says ongoing support from the Dunedin community is heartening and she hopes awareness will continue to spread.
Fellowships for Otago researchers
Fellowships for Otago researchers
Humans live in a symbiotic relationship with trillions of micro-organisms, collectively known as the human microbiome.
Time for painting
Time for painting
Veterinarian and hobby artist Scott Drummond, of Fairfield, paints a scene of Yellow Head, near Broad Bay, in Otago Harbour yesterday.
Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report
Patient left at ED by police tried to strangle nurse - report
The patient who attempted to strangle a nurse at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital on Monday was reportedly dropped off by police at ED, and unprovoked before the attack.
Climate change: 2024 warmest year on record
Climate change: 2024 warmest year on record
The world just experienced the first full year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times, scientists say.
Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Number of lithium-ion battery fires double in four years
Fire and Emergency are warning people to be mindful of the products they purchase over the summer period with lithium batteries after the number of fires has doubled in four years.
Summer heat continues to scorch Australia
Summer heat continues to scorch Australia
Multiple Australian states are sweltering through a low-intensity to severe heatwave, with temperatures in some place expected to hit the mid forties.
Two-car crash on Stafford St
Two-car crash on Stafford St
Stafford St in central Dunedin was closed this afternoon after a two-vehicle crash.
Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants
Huge increase in warnings to Kāinga Ora tenants
The government says more eviction warnings and shorter complaint wait times show its crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants is working.