The Stags visit Clare House
The Stags visit Clare House
The excitement was high at Radius Clare House as staff and residents welcomed the much-loved Southland Stags.
A slice of Italy in Dunedin's St Clair
A slice of Italy in Dunedin's St Clair
A Dunedin seaside suburb is becoming a haven for Italian expats and foodies alike.
'Unacceptable': Cannabis cake taken to shared lunch at hospital
'Unacceptable': Cannabis cake taken to shared lunch at hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown says police are investigating after two staff members at Hawke's Bay Hospital ended up in ED after eating a cannabis cake.
Seymour to withdraw scathing letter to UN
Seymour to withdraw UN letter after rebuke from PM
Regulations Minister David Seymour says he will withdraw a scathing letter to a United Nations official after being given a telling-off by the prime minister.
Bailey bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
Bailey bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
A Bailey bridge, commonly used as a temporary structure or in emergencies, is one option being considered to give residents more reliable road access.
Postie knocked down in Dunedin driveway
Postie knocked down in Dunedin driveway
A Dunedin postie was treated by ambulance officers after being knocked off his motorbike in a Dunedin driveway.
Daughter died after aristocrat went on the run
Daughter died after aristocrat went on the run
A British aristocrat and her partner have been convicted of the manslaughter of their baby daughter through gross negligence.
'Lucky no-one killed' as tornado hits campground
'Lucky no-one killed' as tornado hits campground
The man who rescued someone trapped after what has been described a tornado in Northland says it's lucky no-one died.
Trump threatens Russia sanctions, unveils Ukraine weapons plan
Trump threatens Russia sanctions, unveils Ukraine weapons plan
US President Donald Trump has announced new weapons for Ukraine and threatened sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Russia agrees to a peace deal.
Vaccine hesitancy growing in at-risk communities
Vaccine hesitancy growing in at-risk communities
A growing number of families living in communities most vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks are refusing to have their children vaccinated.
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Student’s vegan chocolate a hit
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Student’s vegan chocolate a hit
Unlike Willy Wonka, chocolate-maker Lucian Petherick blends into a crowd.
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Polytech boss 'deeply disappointed' over change
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Polytech boss 'deeply disappointed' over change
Otago Polytechnic's leaders are "deeply disappointed" with a new educational model they say will risk its future viability.
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Dunedin rugby player shared secret sex video with team-mates
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Dunedin rugby player shared secret sex video with team-mates
A Dunedin rugby player who secretly filmed a woman in a sex act and sent the video to a group of team-mates won't be stood down for this weekend's game.
Call to include feral cats in predator-free strategy
Call to include feral cats in predator-free strategy
A feral cat stalks prey on Otago Peninsula in this file photo.
Leader nuclear ‘red button’ concerns
Leader nuclear ‘red button’ concerns
When it comes to those who have the power to push "the big red button" and start a nuclear war, it has always been hoped that cool heads will prevail.
Fresh facility to pave way into new careers
Fresh facility to pave way into new careers
Dunedin is set to become the first South Island city to host a range of new career pathway courses.
Cop assaulted in back-to-school Maccas brawl
Cop assaulted in back-to-school Maccas brawl
A 15-year-old girl allegedly assaulted a police officer as a back-to-school brawl between 20 teenagers erupted outside a Dunedin fast food restaurant.
‘Marked improvement’ in mental health shown
‘Marked improvement’ in mental health shown
The South is showing "marked improvement" in most of its mental health targets, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.
Fun in the sun
Fun in the sun
Sisters Aqila, 9, and Aleeya Subkhan, 5, of Dunedin, make the most of the sunny weather in Dunedin yesterday.
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Flood damage could cost region up to $700m
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Flood damage could cost region up to $700m
Up to $700 million worth of residential property could be in the path of intense flooding when extreme weather hits Otago over the next 35 years.