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Councillors on both sides unhappy with ‘timid’ climate strategy

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Councillors on both sides unhappy with ‘timid’ climate strategy

The Otago Regional Council adopted a climate strategy described as "very mild" and "timid" by councillors both for and against it.

Trotting out the cheer

Trotting out the cheer

Outram residents got a sweet treat yesterday when a convoy of horse-drawn carriages made their way street by street to spread Christmas cheer.

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Humanities research cuts ‘disastrous’

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Humanities research cuts ‘disastrous’

The government’s cuts to social science and humanities research have been slammed as "disastrous" and a major step backwards by University of Otago vice-chancellor Grant Robertson.

Orcas steal show

Orcas steal show

A pair of orcas were spotted swimming through Otago Harbour yesterday.

School furniture up for sale

School furniture up for sale

John McGlashan College director of boarding Drew Campbell shows off some of the school’s 70-year-old furniture, which is up for sale.

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‘Little faith’ advice will boost payments

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‘Little faith’ advice will boost payments

A Dunedin survivor of historical sexual abuse says she has "little faith" recommendations by a government watchdog will improve abuse-in-care payments.

Couple opening doors for Christmas lunch

Green Island residents Zach (above) and Te Ana Smith will be hosting a community Christmas Day...

Couple opening doors for Christmas lunch

Alas, there are some things that many people want for Christmas, but they cannot be bought at a store.

PM quiet on hospital after 10 weeks’ deliberation

Christopher Luxon has admitted he was holidaying in Hawaii last week despite his social media...

PM quiet on hospital after 10 weeks’ deliberation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remained quiet yesterday on when his government would make a decision around the new Dunedin hospital.

Judges chase wow factor as selection for show begins

iD Dunedin Fashion Show judges (from left) Margi Robertson, Tara Viggo and Tanya Carlson work...

Judges chase wow factor as selection for show begins

Fashion show judges were looking for something that made them go "wow" as they selected the emerging designer finalists for the next iD Dunedin Fashion Show.

Pixies ring in ‘another very Christmassy time’

Collections technician Ioan Bramhall checks on some of the occupants of Toitū Otago Settlers...

Pixies ring in ‘another very Christmassy time’

"Little pixie footsteps" have once again returned to the halls of Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, heralding the festive season.

Scientists excited by fossil finds

Extremely rare whitefly insect fossils, found in Miocene-age crater lake sediments, at Hindon...

Scientists excited by fossil finds

Unless you know what you are looking for, you would never know they are there.

Govt slashes money for humanities, social sciences

Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins says physics, chemistry and maths,...

Govt slashes Marsden Fund money for humanities, social sciences

Humanities and social sciences research funding will be slashed under the government's cuts to the Marsden Fund.

Guilty verdict in Yanfei Bao murder trial

Tingjun Cao is accused of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Photo: Iain McGregor

Guilty verdict in Yanfei Bao murder trial

Chinese national Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao by a High Court jury.

Syrian rebels push close to another major city

Syrian rebels have pushed close to Hama. Photo: Getty Images

Syrian rebels push close to another major city

Syrian rebels advancing against government forces have pushed close to the major city of Hama, rebels and a war monitor said.

Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo 'too little, too late'

Senior Constable Kristian White discharged his stun gun at Clare Nowland. Supplied photos

Sacking of cop who tasered 95yo 'too little, too late'

The family of a 95-year-old woman fatally tasered by a police officer say his sacking 18 months later is "too little, too late".

Cycling NZ boss apologises to Olivia Podmore's family

Cycling NZ boss apologises to Olivia Podmore's family

The head of Cycling NZ has apologised to the family of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore for the "appalling" treatment she endured in the sport's high performance programme.

Namibia elects first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo: Getty Images

Namibia elects first female president

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia's ruling SWAPO party has been elected president and will be the country's first female leader.

Trump urges judge to dismiss hush money case

Trump urges judge to dismiss hush money case

Donald Trump has asked a New York state judge to dismiss the criminal case in which he was convicted in May in light of his victory in the US presidential election.

Woman charged, baby's death unexplained

A woman has been charged after the death of a baby at a Canterbury property earlier this year.

Almost a quarter of beneficiaries paid incorrectly

Social Development Minister Louise Upston says MSD has more work to do to improve its accuracy....

Almost a quarter of beneficiaries paid incorrectly

Nearly one in four beneficiaries could be receiving the wrong level of support, according to the Ministry of Social Development's annual report.

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