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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner
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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner
It was touch and go, but an agave is about to have its day in the sun.
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No penalty for boat protest stunt
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No penalty for boat protest stunt
A former Otago Regional Council candidate known as Slime the Nitrate Monster has avoided any penalty for a protest stunt.
Octagon drop-offs to increase
Octagon drop-offs to increase
More cruise ship passengers will be dropped off in the Octagon.
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Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid
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Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid
A Dunedin gang member who forced his way into a woman’s home and raped her has had another parole bid declined.
Parking plan post dollar store demolition
Parking plan post dollar store demolition
Demolition work at 121 Great King St, which used to be the premises of the recently closed "This ‘n’ That" store, has begun.
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Murderer’s lies no match for evidence
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Murderer’s lies no match for convincing and scientific evidence
A Dunedin man was found guilty last week of murdering his ex-employee. Rob Kidd looks at how police built an overwhelming case against him and how the defendant’s lies sealed his fate.
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Encouragement and direction lead to winning performance
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Encouragement and direction lead to winning performance
When Sonya Woodrow tried playing bowls, she was assured she had ability.
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Marine mammals meet at the beach
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Marine mammals meet at the beach
A couple of sea lions meet at Smaills Beach earlier this month.
Strike action 'rolling the dice on people's safety' - FENZ
Strike action 'rolling the dice on people's safety' - FENZ
Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says paid firefighters are "rolling the dice on people's safety" with ongoing strike action.
Bill halving methane reduction targets passes
Bill halving methane reduction targets passes
Farmers will be exposed to the uncertainty of the three-year political cycle by the government's decision to walk away from the bipartisan consensus on climate change, the Greens say.
Obituary: ‘The Mirror’ reflected civic service
Obituary: ‘The Mirror’ reflected civic service
They called Bruce Malcolm many things during a life that spanned 90 years and countless hours of devoted service to his family, his community, his workmates and his favourite sporting codes.
Southern Motorway reopens after crash
Southern Motorway reopens after crash
A crash between a car and a logging truck left three people injured and part of the Southern Motorway closed this afternoon.
Petition calls for more shade after kids burnt on playground equipment
Petition calls for more shade after kids burnt on playground equipment
Young children getting burnt by playground equipment has sparked a petition calling for every new or upgraded playground to have mandatory shade from the sun.
Former pilot has murder conviction overturned
Former pilot has murder conviction overturned
Three Victorian Court of Appeal judges have found former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 59, faced a "substantial miscarriage of justice" and ordered his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, 73, be set aside.
Chch's answer to 'Playboy Mansion' sells for $6m
Chch's answer to 'Playboy Mansion' sells for $6m
High-profile strip club boss James Samson has sold his sprawling Russley estate near Christchurch Airport for $6 million in a private off-market deal.
Poking fun at serious signage in the CBD
Poking fun at serious signage in the CBD
A baffling sign on Christchurch's Cashel St instructs passers-by to slow their strolling to a new ultra-slow speed limit - but the fast walkers among us can relax.
Charlie Kirk's accused killer pictured in court
Charlie Kirk's accused killer pictured in court
Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance as a judge heard arguments on what level of media access should be...
Police continue prosecution of Jevon McSkimming's accuser
Police continue prosecution of Jevon McSkimming's accuser
Police are continuing with a prosecution against the woman who accused former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending in relation to charges of harassing another police officer and his wife.
The Grinch who torched Christmas
The Grinch who torched Christmas
Police have charged a man with deliberately setting fire to Timaru's public Christmas tree.
US issues new sanctions targeting Venezuela
US issues new sanctions targeting Venezuela
The United States has issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers.