Despite cut, hall plan provides ‘certainty’
Despite cut, hall plan provides ‘certainty’
A Dunedin school is pleased to finally have certainty after plans for a new hall and classrooms were put in limbo by the Ministry of Education at the 11th hour.
Toddler among two killed in Germany knife attack
Toddler among two killed in Germany knife attack
A man has been arrested after two people were killed and several injured in a knife attack in a park in the German city of Aschaffenburg.
No charges for Golriz Ghahraman after shoplifting allegation
No charges for Golriz Ghahraman after shoplifting allegation
Police have decided not to file charges after a shoplifting allegation was made against former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman.
Man missing in South Dunedin found safe
Man missing in South Dunedin found safe
A 77-year-old man has been found safe and well after being reported missing in Dunedin earlier today.
Database breach as staff searched for details of death
Database breach as staff searched for details of death
The Police Association says it's aware an internal investigation is under way, after police staff were found to be searching the main database for details about Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death.
Record numbers still leaving New Zealand
Record numbers still leaving New Zealand
New Zealand continues to lose residents in record numbers, and the gain from migration has tumbled to less than a quarter of the record surge a year ago.
Disqualified driver blows four times over legal limit
Disqualified driver blows four times over legal limit
A disqualified Dunedin driver out for an alleged drunk drive around the central city was arrested after blowing over four times the legal limit.
Woman allegedly attacked flatmate with golf club
Woman allegedly attacked flatmate with golf club
A woman was arrested outside her South Dunedin flat yesterday after allegedly attacking her flatmate with a golf club, police say.
Prince Harry claims 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claims 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claimed a "monumental" victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group after the publisher settled his lawsuit, admitting unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time...
Turkey detains 11 over deadly ski resort fire
Turkey detains 11 over deadly ski resort fire
Turkey has detained 11 people as part of an investigation into a fire that killed 79 people and injured dozens at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said.
Trump adds to sanctions threat towards Russia
Trump adds to sanctions threat towards Russia
US President Donald Trump has said he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end its war in Ukraine.
Decline in drownings, hopes could improve further
Decline in drownings, hopes could improve further
There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that total even further.
Labour to put focus on crime, economy
Labour to put focus on crime, economy
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told his caucus the party needs to up its game on the cost of living, crime and the economy.
Enrolled nurses struggling to find jobs
Enrolled nurses struggling to find jobs
Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training that they hoped would open up more career opportunities in healthcare.
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Confidential settlement data released by council
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Confidential settlement data released by council
The Dunedin City Council has negotiated confidential settlements with employees at a rate of about five or six a year.
‘Nothing stopping me’: mum-to-be off to cup
‘Nothing stopping me’: mum-to-be off to cup
When Ellie "Body Snatcher" Stevens travels to Austria for the Roller Derby World Cup, she will have a baby in tow.
Robbery latest crime at house
Robbery latest crime at house
A robbery by two masked men armed with guns and a hammer is the latest in a string of incidents which has turned a quiet Dunedin street into "crime central", a resident says.
Fire restrictions for Dunedin, Clutha in place
Fire restrictions for Dunedin, Clutha in place
Dunedin and Clutha have become the latest areas to enter into a restricted fire season this summer.
Verge’s maintenance concerns resident
Verge’s maintenance concerns resident
A popular Central Dunedin walkway has been engulfed by nature after the council all but abandoned efforts to maintain its grass verges, a resident says.
Cafe reopening in the pipeline
Cafe reopening in the pipeline
The Swan Cafe and Bar in Bath St, Dunedin, is expected to reopen next week after being closed because of pipes being upgraded in the area.