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Opening weekend a success for shooters
Duck-shooting is "better than Christmas" for members of his family, Greg McSkimming says.
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Doubt cast on plans for third med school
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Doubt cast on plans for third med school
The university watchdog has told the government that approving a medical school at the University of Waikato would be a high financial risk for a "below average" university.
Standing in solidarity
Standing in solidarity
Protesters gathered in the Octagon by the hundreds at the weekend to stand in solidarity with the transgender community.
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Dunedin in for some sun, forecaster says
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Dunedin in for some sun, forecaster says
A Dunner stunner was in full force and the city was basked in sunshine yesterday — luckily, the clear skies were predicted to stick around.
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Former mayor’s callout ‘extraordinary’
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Former mayor’s callout ‘extraordinary’
Dunedin city councillor Andrew Whiley says he finds it "extraordinary" a former mayor has called out a heritage advocate and fellow councillor’s inclusion on a hearings panel that could add 146...
Blooming delight
Blooming delight
Dunedin Horticultural Society show manager Neil Judd examines a bloom at the Autumn Flower Show at the St Kilda Bowling Club yesterday.
Willis defends govt’s build record
Willis defends govt’s build record
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has made a spirited defence of the government’s record to date on the new Dunedin hospital.
Investitures
Investitures
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro poses with southerners at a ceremony for those receiving their insignia in Wellington at the weekend.
Apprentice plumber wins scholarship
Apprentice plumber wins scholarship
A Dunedin apprentice plumber has sealed the top spot at a nationwide plumbing award show.
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‘Expectation’ club handles issues
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‘Expectation’ club handles issues
Outram's rugby club has been told there is a "high expectation" there will not be a repeat of behaviour that raised concerns ahead of its 125th celebratory jubilee.
Siblings enjoy ‘meaningful adventure’
Siblings enjoy ‘meaningful adventure’
A brother and sister duo pushed their limits, hiking 249km charting the course of the Taieri River.
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Locals to drive Wakari redevelopment: Doocey
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Locals to drive Wakari redevelopment: Doocey
Redevelopment of Wakari Hospital in Dunedin will be shaped locally, the Minister for Mental Health says.
OK, screw this
OK, screw this
Queen's High School pupil Brooke Roil, 17, tries her hand at a demonstration wall with a screw gun at Otago Open Days, at Otago Polytechnic yesterday.
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Surrey St group demands DCC action
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Surrey St group demands DCC action
Residents of a South Dunedin street say they are being "continually flooded with sewage" and are demanding the city council fix the problem.
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Review to cover bases: councillor
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Review to cover bases: councillor
The scope of a review into Enterprise Dunedin may not be comprehensive, because of cost, but city councillor Andrew Whiley says the point of the exercise will still be achieved.
International Dance Day
International Dance Day
International Dance Day was celebrated across two days in Dunedin at the weekend, including Saturday afternoon at the Octagon.
Closing a fulfilling career
Closing a fulfilling career
After 23 years in Parliament, former Otago MP and one-time Dunedin lawyer David Parker is about to retire from politics. He talks to Mike Houlahan about the highs...
Community mourns murdered US student Kyle Whorrall
Community mourns murdered US student Kyle Whorrall
More than 60 people gathered at a memorial and fundraising event today for American PhD student Kyle Whorrall, who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop last month.
More than $2b to be spent on new NZDF helicopters
More than $2b to be spent on new NZDF helicopters
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced $2 billion from the Budget has been set aside to replace the Defence Force's "aging" maritime helicopters.
Glass pieces, melted plastic: School lunch investigations continue
Glass pieces, melted plastic: School lunch investigations continue
The Ministry of Primary Industries has investigated 17 food safety complaints in the School Lunch Collective's lunch programme in term one of this year, 12 of which are ongoing investigations.