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.
Lotto 2449
Lotto 2449
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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‘Runaround’ given over request
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‘Runaround’ given over request
A Dunedin Kāinga Ora tenant with bowel cancer and declining mental health says he has been given the "runaround" for years over a request to move to Christchurch to be closer to family.
Students sample science life at camps
Students sample science life at camps
If there is one thing you have to know about Caitlin White, it is that she loves science.
‘Love and hard work’ key to hitting 100
‘Love and hard work’ key to hitting 100
She may not go to the races any more, but Rosabel Lott still knows what it takes to place a winning bet.
Fraudster awarded $8K after privacy breached
Fraudster awarded $8K after privacy breached
A man convicted of benefit fraud has received $8000 in compensation after his privacy was breached during an investigation into his wife for similar offending.