Mufti cops stopping pub patrons in anti-drink-drive move
Mufti cops stopping pub patrons in anti-drink-drive move
Suspected drink-drivers leaving Canterbury hotel car parks are being followed and then pulled over by police in unmarked vehicles.
First severe human case of bird flu in US
First severe human case of bird flu in US
The US has reported its first severe human case of bird flu, in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalised in critical condition.
Peters has a dig, Waititi sings
MPs end year: Peters has a dig, Waititi breaks into song
"Have a good Christmas, 'cos you'll need it sunshine", Winston Peters said in a rowdy debate in the House, while Rawiri Waititi criticised the coalition to the tune of Winter Wonderland.
Vaccinations against meningococcal disease urged
Vaccinations against meningococcal disease urged
Students heading to university and boarding schools next year are advised to get vaccinated against the life-threatening meningococcal disease.
Vanuatu quake: NZ Hercules diversion 'embarrassing'
Vanuatu quake: NZ Hercules diversion 'embarrassing'
By Felix Walton of RNZ The former Minister of Defence says delays to critical humanitarian flights to Vanuatu are embarrassing for New Zealand.
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Fewer cruise ships will have impact on city economy: port boss
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Fewer cruise ships will have impact on city economy: port boss
Dunedin's predicted drop of nearly 30% in cruise ship numbers could have a significant impact on the city’s tourism economy, Port Otago’s boss says.
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Mall, vape store damaged in ram-raids
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Mall, vape store damaged in ram-raids
Dunedin's first ram-raid in years involved an allegedly stolen car ploughing its way through a centre city mall in its busiest time of the year.
More theft charges
More theft charges
An alleged Mosgiel porch pirate will have her second day in court this month, as she faces charges of stealing bank cards and mail.
Company apologises over leaked email
Company apologises over leaked email
A destination management company that works with cruise lines has apologised over the leaking of an internal email that criticised the company that books train tickets for the Taieri Gorge train trip.
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Decision to lease floor of library ‘a betrayal’
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Decision to lease floor of library ‘a betrayal’
A Dunedin city councillor has slammed colleagues who supported a 6-4 vote to commercially lease the top floor of the South Dunedin Library and Community Complex as ‘‘short-sighted’’.
Cliff conveys donated deliveries
Cliff conveys donated deliveries
Presbyterian Support Otago's Steph Finnie (left) and Jollene Warrington help Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich unload donations from Cliff the Ambulance.
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Spending on basics claims ‘misleading’
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Spending on basics claims ‘misleading’
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is ‘‘misleading’’ the public about the city council’s focus on essential work, a councillor says.
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
Going without medication, insurance and doctor’s visits are a few ways Otago seniors are attempting to manage rising living costs.
Two Otago Lotto players win second division
Two Otago Lotto players win second division
Sixteen Lotto players, including two from Otago, won $13,860 each in Wednesday night's draw.
France rushes supplies to cyclone-devastated Mayotte
France rushes supplies to cyclone-devastated Mayotte
Twenty-two deaths have been confirmed so far in cyclone-devastated Mayotte but many areas are inaccessible and some victims could have been buried before their deaths were counted, officials say.
Prolific artist Mark Braunias dies
Prolific artist Mark Braunias dies
The award-winning former Canterbury University abstract artist Mark Braunias has died aged 69.
Vehicle fire spreads to Christchurch house
Vehicle fire spreads to Christchurch house
A vehicle fire has spread to a house in Christchurch this afternoon.
Man arrested with firearm
Man arrested with firearm
A man has been arrested and a loaded firearm seized after he evaded police in Christchurch.
Merry mice may make mischief
Merry mice may make mischief
A Dunedin nurse says he is waiting for a call from Wētā Workshop after creating a ‘‘wee bit of magic’’ at Wakari Hospital.
Audi driver escapes spectacular crash
Audi driver escapes spectacular crash
The driver of an Audi A3 escaped a spectacular crash largely unscathed after the car went up a bank, through a metal fence and crashed into a parked car, before finally coming to a halt on its side.
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