Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA after husband's murder
The widow of Charlie Kirk has been unanimously elected as the new CEO of Turning Point USA, the group her husband founded to galvanise young voters to Republican causes.
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Bid to revive cycleway project ‘grandstanding’
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Bid to revive cycleway project ‘grandstanding’
An attempt to revive a cycleway project in Dunedin’s student quarter is nothing more than "grandstanding" before next month’s election, an opponent says.
Up to tricks
Up to tricks
Canterbury resident Seth Buckley, 20, shreds a trick on a rail in the middle of the University of Otago campus during a Otago University Snow Sports Club and Red Bull Rail Jam at Union Lawn yesterday.
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Church’s apology deemed insincere
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Church’s apology deemed insincere
The Presbyterian Church has been slammed as insincere over a "performative" public apology to historical abuse survivors it plans to make in Dunedin next week.
No large-scale ‘retreat’ from South Dunedin before 2100
No large-scale ‘retreat’ from South Dunedin before 2100
There will be no large-scale "retreat" from South Dunedin before the turn of the century, a new report suggests.
Monogamous chip-stealers backed for bird of year
Support for red-billed gulls to win Bird of the Year
They mate for life, successfully co-parent and spend their days having fun. However, their chip-thieving antics have given red-billed gulls a bad rap around town.
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University event celebrates, promotes te reo Māori
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University event celebrates, promotes te reo Māori
Tears were shed by a generation denied access to te reo when they heard the language sung loudly and proudly by Māori students at the University of Otago.
Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges
Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges
A prominent Otago man is "relieved" he has been cleared of sexual assault charges against him.
Pupils' work joins exhibition
Pupils' work joins exhibition
Halfway Bush School year 5 pupil Isla Srey, 10, and her peers show their artwork that will be displayed in an Otago Art Society gallery at the Dunedin Railway Station next month.
Move towards long-term planning advocated
Move towards long-term planning advocated
A mayoral candidate and councillor says Dunedin must move away from short-term thinking and reconsider how councils are financed, warning that the current rates system is inadequate.
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Uni aims to return to surplus in two years
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Uni aims to return to surplus in two years
The University of Otago aims to be in surplus over the next couple of years, despite "major" funding issues.
Nurse-led service proving a plus for patients and clinicians
Nurse-led service proving a plus for patients and clinicians
A new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is helping bladder cancer patients receive their essential follow-up care on time.
Mayoral candidate promises to deliver
Mayoral candidate promises to deliver
A paper run became part of Dunedin City Council candidate Benedict Ong’s mayoral run during campaigning yesterday.
Many teens worried about drug use
Many teens worried about drug use
While it appears smoking and drinking are ways for teens to rebel, Otago researchers have been stunned to find many of them are actually worried about their own use of drugs, including alcohol.
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Chick takes dip before first successful flight
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Chick takes dip before first successful flight
It was second time lucky for a slightly sodden albatross chick after its first attempt at flight ended with a tumble from Taiaroa Head into Otago Harbour.
‘Just trying to have a laugh’
‘Just trying to have a laugh’
A Dunedin mayoral candidate’s late-night social media activity has landed him in hot water with the council’s electoral officer.
Christchurch woman found dead
Christchurch woman found dead
A 66-year-old missing woman has been found dead in Christchurch this evening.
Pest threatening Australian grains industry found in imported nappies
Pest threatening Australian grains industry found in imported nappies
Australia has detected the larvae of khapra beetles in imported nappies sold in supermarkets nationwide, the agriculture ministry said.
Kirk alleged shooter feared being shot by police before surrendering: sheriff
Kirk alleged shooter feared being shot by police before surrendering: sheriff
Tyler Robinson, the Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, was afraid of being shot by police and eventually agreed to surrender only if it was done peacefully.
Despair deepens for family forced to flee across Gaza yet again
Despair deepens for family forced to flee across Gaza yet again
Exhaustion, despair and anger are grinding away at Ne'man Abu Jarad.