Milestone for Māori Language Week
Māori Language Week begins today with a parade, webinar series and a digital time capsule planned for later in the week.
Inquiry expected into Phillips case: Luxon
Inquiry expected into Phillips case: Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he expects there will be an inquiry into the handling of the Tom Phillips case by government agencies.
Set net fishing ban enforced for Otago Peninsula
Set net fishing ban enforced for Otago Peninsula
An emergency set net fishing ban has gone into place around the Otago Peninsula to protect a threatened penguin population.
Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit
Warning to obey speed limit as mother killed on ski biscuit
The coroner wants people to heed speed restrictions, after a woman died by hitting a bridge support, while being towed on a ski biscuit by a jetski.
'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package
'Showstopper events' back on radar after funding package
A veteran music promoter says New Zealand is back in the game for "showstopper events", thanks to a $40 million funding package from the government.
Teacher strike action to begin
Teacher strike action to begin
Year 12 and 13 students will not be taught or supervised today by union members as teachers begin a week of industrial action.
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Anger over 10% wage deduction
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Anger over 10% wage deduction
Desperate learning support workers are struggling to pay mortgages and put food on their tables after a "harsh" move by the Ministry of Education to cut their wages by 10%.
Uni mates settle 20-year-old bet
Uni mates settle 20-year-old bet
A 20-year bet between friends paid off yesterday.
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New funding gives hope to events sector
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New funding gives hope to events sector
A $70 million boost to events and tourism could "really put some flesh on the bones" of the Dunedin City Council’s existing plans to attract events to the city, Mayor Jules Radich says.
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Blondini moment at auto show thrills visitors
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Blondini moment at auto show thrills visitors
A slice of iconic New Zealand film history has come out of retirement and made its debut at Dunedin’s largest indoor car show.
Chopper used in pursuit
Chopper used in pursuit
A man will appear in Christchurch District Court after a police pursuit in the early hours of yesterday.
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Dunedinites join rally for sanctions on Israel
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Dunedinites join rally for sanctions on Israel
Taking part in a large march for Palestine in Auckland was "the least" a Dunedin woman said she could do.
Lotto 2516
Lotto 2516
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
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Dunedin band rapt with placing in Rockquest finals
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Dunedin band rapt with placing in Rockquest finals
A Dunedin band has battled against over 1000 musical acts from across New Zealand to take third place in the Smokefree Rockquest national finals.
Slamming poetry with the best of them
Slamming poetry with the best of them
Sharing her tips and tricks for writing slam poetry at a workshop during the New Zealand Young Writers Festival on Saturday is poet and writer Amy Grace, of Wellington.
Powerlines downed in crash
Powerlines downed in crash
Powerlines were brought crashing down after a vehicle hit a power pole in Stevenson Rd, Concord on Saturday.
Show rhythmically complex, purposeful
Show rhythmically complex, purposeful
My seat for Saturday night’s well-attended concert was in "the Gods".
Chain’s Dunedin stores to remain shut
Chain’s Dunedin stores to remain shut
Dunedin shoppers have missed out on bargains from two beleaguered national retail chains shutting up shop.
Tank manoeuvres
Tank manoeuvres
A water tank blown across a Mosgiel back road can be seen partially blocking the street on Saturday.
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Strong winds down trees, powerlines
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Strong winds down trees, powerlines
The strongest winds to hit Dunedin this year felled trees, downed powerlines and scuppered travel plans at the weekend.