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Unexpected find likely new sea squirt species

Victoria University of Wellington marine biologist Prof James Bell controls a remotely operated...

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Unexpected find likely new sea squirt species

Any time a scientist drops a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) into the sea to see what lies beneath, they generally have a good idea of what they are likely to find.

Act wanted clearer assurances on school

The Otago medical school. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Act wanted clearer assurances on school

Act New Zealand voiced fears a business case for the University of Waikato’s proposed new medical school could become a "tick-box exercise", documents reveal.

Work continuing on new hospital building

Work continuing on new hospital building

Work is continuing on the concrete structure in front of the new Dunedin hospital’s inpatient building.

With the programme

With the programme

Founding Dunedin Fringe Festival member Antony Deaker shows off the festival’s printed programme, which was launched last night.

Vicar 'devastated' after historic items stolen

The inside of the St Augustine's Anglican Church in Cashmere. Photo: Kofe Havea / Supplied via RNZ

Vicar 'devastated' after historic items stolen

The vicar of a Christchurch church is devastated historic items including silver chalices and a large eagle lectern have been stolen.

Musician trial: Defence argues 'harassment' by complainant

Queenstown District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Musician trial: Defence argues 'harassment' by complainant

The ex-boyfriend of a woman accusing a well-known New Zealand musician of domestic violence was called in as a last-minute defence witness on Thursday.

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‘Hangxiety’ risk topic of study

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‘Hangxiety’ risk topic of study

"Hangxiety" — it is the anxious or worried feeling people get the day after a night out drinking.

Outfits hot off the press

Kaikorai Valley College students and staff turned old Otago Daily Times newspapers into dresses for their annual house day yesterday.

Over 200 schools sign up for census

The Ministry of Education says all children in New Zealand had the right to be enrolled in a...

Over 200 schools sign up for census

Researchers are hoping to get a glimpse into the lives of Aotearoa's children in next month's school census.

Rise in people downgrading car insurance

Early morning traffic on Moorhouse Ave. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Rise in people downgrading car insurance

It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise.

'Criminal career' to life turned around

Te Manga Herewini. Photo: Samuel Rillstone / RNZ

'Criminal career' to life turned around

Te Manga Herewini was a high-profile violent offender but he has come leaps and bounds since pursing a "criminal career" and now helps other youth in similar circumstances.

'So much instability': Otago expert on Ukraine, Gaza

Ukrainian soldiers of the 425th Skala Battalion are seen at a base before heading for rotation to...

'So much instability': Otago expert on Ukraine, Gaza

An expert in international relations says the Ukraine and Gaza wars and other disruption could end up in the destruction of the whole international order.

One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash

One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash

A person has died and three others are seriously injured after a crash between a shared bike and car in Martinborough.

Man loses court case over $40 fine

A Rolleston man is claiming a moral victory after losing his battle against Selwyn District Council to have a parking ticket waived.

Christmas Day bridge fall death an accident

Duncan Niall Gordon was 39 years old when he died. Photo: Givealittle

Christmas Day bridge fall death an accident

The death of a man who fell from a Dunedin pedestrian overbridge on Christmas Day in 2022 was an accident, a coroner has ruled.

Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone

Port Hedland in Western Australia. Photo: Getty

Western Australia braces for destructive cyclone

Schools have been closed as northern Australia braces for a tropical cyclone that is set to develop into a destructive category five system.

Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch

Disorder on prison transport flight to Christchurch

A plane transporting prisoners from Auckland to Christchurch was forced to turn around after one of those on board damaged an interior window.

Class action launched over 'ineffective' flu medicine

A class action filed today says Kiwis have been deceived for about two decades through the use of phenylephrine in cold and flu medicine.

Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student

The teacher tried to purchase ADHD medication from one of his students. Photo: Getty Images

Teacher tried to buy Ritalin from student

A high school student who went to her teacher for help with a range of mental health issues was asked by the man if he could purchase some of her ADHD medication.

Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified

Man hit by three cars on Auckland motorway identified

Police have identified the man who died after being struck by three cars on Auckland's South Western Motorway, but none of the motorists has come forward so far.

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