Person critical after Christchurch motorbike crash
Emergency services are responding to a single motorbike crash on Christchurch's Akaroa Rd near Bayleys Rd, Birdlings Flat.
One person in hospital after crash involving pedestrian
One person in hospital after crash involving pedestrian
One person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition after a crash between a car and pedestrian in Dunedin this afternoon.
Member's bill aimed at stopping universities offering services 'based on race'
Member's bill aimed at stopping universities offering services 'based on race'
An Act Party MP has drafted a member's bill she says would "ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits or opportunities based on race".
Young boy victim of fatal dog attack
Young boy victim of fatal dog attack in Bay of Plenty
The victim of a fatal dog attack in Katikati was a young child, a local marae spokesman says.
Huge stock losses feared in Queensland floods
Huge stock losses feared in Queensland floods
The worst flooding in more than 50 years in a sodden Australian region may take weeks to clear after it was lashed by record rainfall.
Myanmar quake death toll hits 1000
Myanmar quake death toll hits 1000 as aid starts to arrive
Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation.
Fast fingers to fly as puzzling pros pile on the pace
Fast fingers to fly as puzzling pros pile on the pace
Competitive puzzling is a far cry from family jigsaw night, and today Dunedin will get a front-seat view as some of the region’s quickest hands fire away to put the pieces together quicker than the...
Mixed reactions after sea lion video pulled
Mixed reactions after sea lion video pulled
A marketing video for Dunedin showing a sea lion being "actively disturbed" has been pulled for good after a public backlash, but one councillor maintains it was a great promotion for the city.
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Sex offender to return home early
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Sex offender to return home early
A Japanese national who plied a girl with drinks and sexually assaulted her will return home with nearly two months of his sentence remaining.
Hedge your bets with a fence
Hedge your bets with a fence
Foliage grows through temporary fencing at Dunedin’s Northern Cemetery, installed by the Dunedin City Council in February last year.
Wet weather blamed for car crashes
Wet weather blamed for car crashes
A wet afternoon in Dunedin has been blamed for two car crashes involving multiple vehicles within ten minutes of each other.
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PPP model still on the cards for hospital
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PPP model still on the cards for hospital
A public-private partnership for the new Dunedin hospital remains in play after the government refused to rule it out.
Car towing trailer rolls
Car towing trailer rolls
A car towing a trailer rolled on Three Mile Hill Rd near Dunedin yesterday evening, partly blocking the road.
Big day out
Big day out
Litia Maiono, a staff member at Pacific Trust Otago, is ready for today’s Moana Nui Festival at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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Full-circle award for Wild Hero
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Full-circle award for Wild Hero
A lifetime of conservation work by a Dunedin woman has been marked with an award from the nature festival she helped set up almost ten years ago.
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New and old worlds joined for performance
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New and old worlds joined for performance
A multimedia Dunedin performance company are combining Māori instruments with digital cinema to celebrate the beauty of a traditional art form.
George St in running for urban design award
George St in running for urban design award
The revamp of George St in Dunedin is one of 31 projects shortlisted for the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.
Moving testament to love severely tested
Moving testament to love severely tested
Arthur and Jane: long-married, in tune with each other’s oddities, comfortable.
Phys ed school graduates mark milestone
Phys ed school’s 75th anniversary reunion attracts 130 former students
Graduates from across seven decades of study had plenty of memories to share as the University of Otago marks a milestone in its physical education programme.
Group takes initiative on climate change
Group takes initiative on climate change
The Dunedin City Council may not have proactively pursued community opinion about potential to invest more money in zero-carbon work, but public input is coming anyway.