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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.

GPs inappropriately gave Covid vaccine exemptions

GPs inappropriately gave Covid vaccine exemptions

The deputy health and disability commissioner has found two GPs working separately inappropriately issued medical certificates for Covid-19 vaccine exemptions.

Baby dies after condition missed five times

The Māngere Bridge couple wanted to share their story, as they worry it might happen to someone...

Baby dies after condition missed five times

A sonographer and radiologist failed to diagnose critical conditions in two separate pregnancies, including one involving twin babies where one later died, a report has revealed.

Surgeries being rejected to game waitlist targets, Labour says

Health Minister Shane Reti. Photo: Reuters

Surgeries being rejected to game waitlist targets, Labour says

Labour's health spokesperson says health numbers are being gamed by cutting the number of people who can go on surgery waitlists.

One seriously injured in South Dunedin crash

Emergency services at the scene of a crash in South Dunedin this afternoon. Photo: Ben Andrews

One seriously injured in South Dunedin crash

One person is believed to be seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in South Dunedin this afternoon.

Philippines VP threatens President with assassination

Vice President of the Philippines Sara Duterte, pictured during her inauguration in 2022. Photo:...

Philippines VP threatens President with assassination

The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said, describing it as a ...

Car dealer sends customer photos of faeces, pockets $15K refund

Christopher Schwartz from iSeeCars Ltd in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied

Car dealer sends customer photos of faeces, pockets $15K refund

A “surreal” dispute with a Christchurch car dealer has ended with a couple being sent pictures of a faeces-splattered toilet and car seat after they took him to a tribunal to get a refund for a vehicle they never received.

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

The popular backpacker town of Vang Vieng in northern Laos, is at the centre of an unfolding...

Kiwi caught up in Laos methanol poisoning returns home

A New Zealander who fell ill with what's believed to be methanol poisoning in Laos has returned home, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

Man tries to flee down dead end street - police

Man tries to flee down dead end street - police

A Dunedin man allegedly fleeing police backed himself into a corner when he turned down a dead end road mid-pursuit.

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