New window is unveiled and blessed
New window is unveiled and blessed
A Nativity stained-glass window at St Paul’s Cathedral in Dunedin is in place just in time for Christmas.
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Polytech’s future remains undecided
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Polytech’s future remains undecided
Otago Polytechnic’s future independence remains up in the air, after the government announced it would not decide which polytechnics would be standalone until next year.
Noise insulation proposal embraced
Noise insulation proposal embraced
A live music advocacy group has welcomed proposed changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin which it says will give them a chance to open new venues and protect threatened ones.
Otago’s speech policy may need tweaking
Otago’s speech policy may need tweaking
The University of Otago may have to wait to see whether it needs to rewrite its free-speech policy to meet the new government requirements.
Bar light activated due to larger-than-usual surf
Bar light activated due to larger-than-usual surf
Vessels entering Otago Harbour were met with larger-than-normal surf as waves were breaking on the bar.
Experienced nurse slams retrofit proposal
Experienced nurse slams retrofit proposal
"Just build the damn hospital."
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Clutha-Dunedin dispute over Three Waters collaboration
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Clutha-Dunedin dispute over Three Waters collaboration
Clutha's mayor and at least one Dunedin councillor are not seeing eye to eye on Three Waters.
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
Couple feared losing kids after fight over Lego
Two siblings beat each other up so badly in a fight over Lego that their parents were too scared to take them to hospital for treatment, fearing Oranga Tamariki would uplift them from their home.
Arrest made after Meridian ram-raid
Arrest made after Meridian ram-raid
Police have arrested a youth in relation to a ram-raid at the Meridian Mall earlier this month.
Government open to selling off polytechs
Government open to selling off polytechs
In a surprise move, the sale of polytechnics will be on the table when the national institute of technology Te Pūkenga is disestablished.
Waste from Cadbury factory makes Hobart beaches unswimmable
Waste from Cadbury factory makes Hobart beaches unswimmable
People have been told not to swim at many of Hobart's beaches after industrial waste from a chocolate factory hobbled a sewage treatment plant.
Carl Hayman sentenced for 'psychological abuse'
Carl Hayman sentenced for 'psychological abuse'
A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images can now be named as ex-All Black prop Carl Hayman.
Total fire ban to begin in Canterbury
Total fire ban to begin in Canterbury
Canterbury will be under a total fire ban from midday on Monday.
Aussie cartoonist Michael Leunig dies
Aussie cartoonist Michael Leunig dies
Much-loved Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig has died aged 79."The pen has run dry, its ink no longer flowing - yet Mr. Curly and his ducks will remain etched in our hearts, cherished and...
'Take shelter': Twin bushfires rage in Victoria
'Take shelter': Twin bushfires rage in Victoria
Residents in two separate corners of Victoria have been warned to immediately leave or take shelter as bushfires rage out of control.
Political figure who abused teens confirms appeal
Political figure who abused teens confirms appeal
The man found guilty of sexually abusing two teens is taking his case to the Court of Appeal next year.
Govt confirms plan to dismantle Te Pūkenga
Govt confirms plan to dismantle Te Pūkenga
The government has confirmed its plan for breaking up the national institute of technology and re-establishing independent polytechnics.
Under-18s barred from Laneway Festival
'Truly sorry': Under-18s barred from Laneway Festival
Auckland's Laneway Festival has been forced to cancel entry to under-18s at its 2025 event, despite already selling tickets to people aged 16 and 17.
Firies save rabbit, baby hawk from flames
Firies save rabbit, baby hawk from flames
A sooty rabbit and distressed baby hawk were rescued from the approaching flames of a large scrub fire near Christchurch.
Shutdown approaches in US after Trump-backed deal fails
Shutdown approaches in US after Trump-backed deal fails
A spending bill backed by Donald Trump has failed in the US House of Representatives, leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a fast-approaching government shutdown.