Fears of more landslides as rain hits North Island
Rain is on the way for almost all of the North Island today, prompting fears of more landslides in areas badly battered by weather last month.
Stolen tools seen on Marketplace recovered
Stolen tools seen on Marketplace recovered
A quick-thinking member of the public led police to a burglar after spotting their own stolen tools for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
One critical, three serious after Canterbury highway crash
One critical, three serious after Canterbury highway crash
Updated 9.30 am
Four people have been injured, one critically, in a crash in north Canterbury this morning.
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Bar attacker's Xmas jail reprieve runs out
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Man swung jug into bar patron's face
A man who avoided being locked up during the holiday season has now been sent to prison for fracturing a bar patron's skull with a jug.
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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end
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Police out in force as Flo Week nears end
Police will be out in force in Dunedin’s student quarter as the tail end of Flo Week approaches.
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School asking businesses to sponsor fruit
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School asking businesses to sponsor fruit
A Dunedin school hit by government cost-cutting is asking businesses to help get fresh fruit back on its pupils’ lunch menu.
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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air
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Return of New Year’s fireworks up in air
It is a yes, no or maybe to fireworks — the Dunedin City Council is to have a deeper think about the next New Year’s Eve celebration.
Lack of affordable rentals for disabled: study
Lack of affordable rentals for disabled: study
A lack of accessible and affordable rental properties is leaving many disabled people stuck in emergency accommodation that is unsuited to their needs.
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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day
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Local picks add variety on blooming busy day
WhWhile couples plan their day of love, Dunedin florists are rushing around cutting, arranging and preparing dozens of bouquets for Valentine’s Day.
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Ong’s use of 'monkey' metaphor causes stir
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Ong’s use of 'monkey' metaphor causes stir
References to a blindfolded monkey caused a stir at a Dunedin City Council meeting.
Otago tugs in a spin over new arrival
Otago tugs in a spin over new arrival
A ship — make that boat — came up the harbour and met its new family yesterday.
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'Advanced' talks to sell Mercy Hospital
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'Advanced' talks to sell Mercy Hospital
Otago's biggest private hospital is up for sale, and discussions with a potential buyer are said to be ‘‘advanced’’.
AI may change face of anatomy dissection: expert
AI may change face of anatomy dissection: expert
Picture this — you are a young medical student, conducting a dissection and the deceased suddenly says: ‘‘You are now cutting into my heart. It looks like this because I have a long history of...
Cool fun on a hot day
Cool fun on a hot day
Enjoying the surf at Dunedin’s St Kilda Beach yesterday are (from left) Helene Kohler, Johann Hakanson, Jaden Liese and Mila Alpsoy (all 14), all of Germany.
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Gang member in crayfish scam denied home detention term
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Gang member in crayfish scam denied home detention term
A gang member who distributed nearly $200,000 of stolen crayfish has won an appeal — but will remain behind bars.
Accessible toilet first in South
Accessible toilet first in South
A first of its kind in the South, fully accessible, $750,000 bathroom block has been installed in Dunedin.
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Man jailed for ‘brazenly’ abusing stepsister
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Man jailed for ‘brazenly’ abusing stepsister
A man who ‘‘brazenly’’ abused his stepsister, after the family opened their home to house him on bail, has been jailed for four years.
'It can go wrong, it does go wrong': Cadogan offers water regulation advice
'It can go wrong, it does go wrong': Cadogan offers water regulation advice
A former mayor-turned water specialist has offered some humorous advice on dealing with complaints - just ask people how much contamination they're comfortable with.
Concern for wellbeing of seafarers on anchored former Interislander ship
Concern for wellbeing of seafarers on anchored former Interislander ship
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is concerned about the wellbeing of seafarers on board the former Interislander ferry which is anchored in Tasman Bay waiting to sail to India.
Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000
Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000
A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of new space launches.