Man seriously injured after alleged assault
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Christchurch on Thursday.
More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work
More on benefit, but uptick in jobseekers finding work
The government's claiming victory with the latest benefit data, while the opposition says it shows the coalition's failed to deliver on its plans to slash the number of people who are out of work.
Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out
Permit system for feral cat trapping to be rolled out
Trapping feral cats on conservation land will become easier with the Department of Conservation's (DOC) online permit system due to roll out within the next 12 months.
Science couple bubbling over
Science couple bubbling over
Bubbles of all shapes and sizes were all part of the show when a science performance duo dazzled Dunedin.
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Refreshing zero carbon targets to be discussed
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Refreshing zero carbon targets to be discussed
Dunedin’s zero carbon goal could end up on the scrap heap as a possible shake-up of the city council’s fight against climate change looms.
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Check those petrol prices: AA
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Check those petrol prices: AA
Motorists should keep an eagle eye out for the best deals on petrol, as the AA is expecting significant increases at the pump over the next month.
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Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted
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Transplant recipient taking nothing for granted
Liam Manson openly admits: ‘‘I looked like death warmed up’’.
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Producing official merch for major music artists
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Producing official merch for major music artists
A Dunedin printing company is working with Universal Music to produce official merchandise for major international artists including The Rolling Stones and Gracie Abrams.
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Trio invaded home, beat, kicked teen
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Trio invaded home, beat, kicked teen
A Dunedin teen was roused from sleep by three burglars smashing open his bedroom door, a court has heard.
It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork
It’s a bug’s life — artist weaves ongoing plight of insects into artwork
Christine Keller wants people to think about the plight of insects.
Part of walk may close for work
Part of walk may close for work
The Department of Conservation is planning to continue work on the Tunnel Beach walk before the busy summer season starts.
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Knowledge of women’s cancers limited
Significant gaps have been found in Pacific women’s knowledge of gynaecological cancers, despite the cancers having a disproportionately high impact on Pacific communities in New Zealand.
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Women urged to ignore online advice
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Women urged to ignore online advice
Nutrition claims and exercise advice on social media are misleading women who are wanting to stay active and healthy.
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
It’s not coming home: England fans bereft
Tears were shed and the dreams of England fans sitting in a Dunedin pub were dashed after two last-minute goals booted them from the Fifa World Cup.
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
Senior lawyer allegedly accused judges of ‘conspiracy’ to destroy his career
A senior barrister who allegedly accused judges of being part of a conspiracy to destroy his career is fighting to have misconduct charges against him thrown out.
Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students
Teachers struggling with misogyny, harassment by students
Two female teachers at a Christchurch co-ed school say they have considered quitting because of harassment from students driven by misogyny and extreme views.
Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows
Cocaine use surging in Otago and Canterbury, workplace testing shows
Surging cocaine use in New Zealand includes "a huge increase in Canterbury and Otago", according to a workplace testing company.
Man torched on Sydney driveway allegedly killed by son
Man torched on Sydney driveway allegedly killed by son
The son of a man found dead on his suburban Sydney driveway is accused of setting his father on fire.
Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared
Neighbours thrilled as rat-infested 'full-on dump' finally cleared
Residents of a Christchurch street are celebrating after a rubbish-plagued, rat infested eyesore property was finally cleaned up.
Calls for controversial One Nation senator to resign
Calls for controversial One Nation senator to resign
A One Nation senator's historical support for conspiracy theories has prompted calls for him to resign from the resurgent party.