Former top cop's charges revealed
Former top cop Jevon McSkimming faces eight charges of possessing objectional publications over a four-year period, it can now be revealed.
At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks
At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks
At least 54 migrants died when a boat carrying around 150 people sank off Yemen's coast in bad weather, with dozens still unaccounted for, health officials said.
Hamas to allow hostages aid if Israel meets conditions
Hamas to allow hostages aid if Israel meets conditions
Hamas said it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions.
Officer 'shaken' after headbutted in patrol car
Officer 'shaken' after headbutted in patrol car
A Dunedin officer was left "shaken" after being headbutted three times by an arrested man in a patrol car.
Man stole meat then urinated in store: police
Man stole meat then urinated in store: police
A man shoplifting meat from a central Dunedin supermarket went on to urinate all over stock in the liquor section, police say.
Ward of people with no medical reason to be there
Ward of people with no medical reason to be there
An Auckland has an entire ward of people stuck in hospital with no medical reason to be there.
Govt plans to replace NCEA
Govt plans to replace NCEA
The govt is proposing replacing all levels of NCEA, the main qualification for secondary school students in NZ.
Toddler in suitcase on bus wearing just a nappy: report
Toddler in suitcase on bus wearing just a nappy: report
A toddler found in a suitcase had been in a bus luggage compartment for nearly an hour wearing only a nappy, RNZ understands.
Frosty morning affects Dunedin flights
Frosty morning affects Dunedin flights
There was widespread frost across Dunedin this morning, with early flights affected and motorists warned to take care.
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Call for rethink on paint in soil
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Call for rethink on paint in soil
Dunedin's approach to the toxic legacy of lead paint in soil surrounding old homes is out of step with the rest of the country, a "frustrated" city councillor says.
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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in
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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in
Retiring Dunedin city councillor and former Cabinet minister David Benson-Pope says he is unlikely to disengage from politics entirely.
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated
A Dunedin vintage car owner has welcomed rule changes under which his vehicles would be inspected half as often, but warns it could come with twice the scrutiny.
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Councillors dispute claims made by mayor
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Councillors dispute claims made by mayor
Claims by Dunedin’s mayor he pushed back immediately against government cuts for the new hospital have puzzled some of his colleagues.
Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’
Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’
Otago University Snow Sports Club member Tiana Brummitt Rodriguez displays some of the gear for sale at a second-hand snow goods sale on Saturday.
Here be dragon-boaters
Here be dragon-boaters
A dragon boat paddles across the waters of the Otago Harbour yesterday as part of the Otepoti Dragons’ "Give It A Go" event.
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Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label
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Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label
You have to be a special kind of nerd to dedicate hours, months and even years to bringing your favourite popular culture characters to life.
Clayshooters take their shot at champs
Clayshooters take their shot at champs
Sharpshooters had a field day at the Dunedin Clay Club’s Otago provincial championships this weekend.
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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’
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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’
Withholding detailed financial information from the public increases transparency, the University of Otago says.
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New exhibition honours influential leader
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New exhibition honours influential leader
An exhibition on a 19th-century Kāi Tahu leader is an opportunity to honour a man who contributed to the rich history of Ōtepoti and Ōtākou, organisers say.
‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ exhibition opens
‘Hiroshima Nagasaki’ exhibition opens
O-taiko drummers perform at the opening of "Hiroshima Nagasaki: 80th Memorial Photo Exhibition" at the HD Skinner Annex building at Tūhura Otago Museum on Saturday morning.