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Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

Labour GP loan proposal 'a bit confused', Luxon says

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Labour's new GP loan proposal is "a bit confused" and does not address the real workforce shortage in the sector.

One dead in crash north of Dunedin

One dead in crash north of Dunedin

One person has died following a serious crash north of Dunedin on Saturday night.

Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property

Abdul Ahmadi appears for sentencing in the Christchurch District Court. Photo: Al Williams

Imprisoned parts dealer to lose millions in property

A jailed Christchurch chop shop boss who received $800,000 in stolen cars now looks set to lose millions in property as a result.

'Colossal' cost of crime cameras

'Colossal' cost of crime cameras

Community-owned high-tech cameras were used to catch suspects in two killings, but the volunteer group involved cannot afford to keep running the crime fighting kit.

High leave balances owing for doctors

A public hospital doctor is owed $1.27 million in annual leave while many more are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars for leave they have been unable to take.

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Rain fails to dampen jolly spirit

Santa greets the crowd during the annual Santa Parade along George St yesterday.

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Rain fails to dampen jolly spirit

A spit of rain did nothing to deter throngs of festive folk lining Dunedin’s main drag to catch a glimpse of the big man himself.

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Work stalls as council waits for word on lead in soil

"Once the soil has been identified with lead in it, or contaminants in it, that’s when a plan...

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Work stalls as council waits for word on lead in soil

Developments have stalled in Dunedin while the city council awaits urgent guidance about interpreting soil contamination rules, a surveying firm planner says.

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‘Strategic direction’ of ORC to be reviewed

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‘Strategic direction’ of ORC to be reviewed

Changing "ideologies" at the Otago Regional Council have prompted a strategic review, labelled poor governance by one councillor.

Dunedin hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’

Kate Aynsley's gun likely went off by accident as she either fell or fumbled in steep, slippery...

Dunedin hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’

The death of a Dunedin hunter in rugged West Otago terrain was a terrible accident, a coroner has found.

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Athletes carry torch as Games approach

Holding the Torch of Hope on Saturday are (from left) Debbie Kennedy, Senior Sergeant Bruce Benn...

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Athletes carry torch as Games approach

Dunedin police officers teamed with some of Otago’s top athletes to usher the Special Olympics National Summer Games’ Flame of Hope through the city on Saturday.

Dozens make waves in bid to become manu champion

Alkino Adrenata, 12, of Dunedin, makes a splash while competing in the 8-12-year-old category as...

Dozens make waves in bid to become manu champion

A splash so big it nearly touched the ceiling of Moana Pool has landed one competitor in Dunedin a step closer to being crowned world manu champion.

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Reusable cup drive hits obstacle

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Reusable cup drive hits obstacle

A drive by the Dunedin City Council to phase out single-use coffee cups at several facilities has run into a commercial obstacle.

Lotto 2538

Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw

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‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence

On-licence and off-licence applications for the St Kilda Tavern, on the corner of Prince Albert...

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‘Genuine joy’ over being granted liquor licence

The owner of an embattled South Dunedin pub says he feels "immense relief" about being granted a liquor licence after others failed.

Christmas in the Gardens

Christmas in the Gardens

Performing at the Christmas in the Gardens on Saturday are (from left) Rainbow Rosalind, Nicole Jenkins and Cadyne Geary.

Getting in the festive spirit

Danielle McQueen-Richards, daughter Lily McQueen-Richards, 9 months, and niece Octavia Hosking, 3...

Getting in the festive spirit

Photos by Peter McIntosh

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Over 1000 climb aboard warship for up-close look

Kevin Dwyer, of Port Chalmers, photographs Royal New Zealand Navy warship HMNZS Te Kaha at the...

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Over 1000 climb aboard warship for up-close look

More than a thousand people seized the rare opportunity to inspect a visiting Royal New Zealand Navy warship up-close in Dunedin at the weekend.

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Polytech sticking with change to telehealth

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Polytech sticking with change to telehealth

Despite grave concerns about Otago Polytechnic’s plan to dump its student health GPs and replace them with a telehealth system, the institution’s leaders are ploughing ahead.

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‘Pleasantly feral’ memories surface in Unicol reunion

Former University College residents and University of Otago alumni (from left) Bridget Williams,...

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‘Pleasantly feral’ memories surface in Unicol reunion

First-year life in University College back in the 1970s was "pleasantly feral", and the friendships forged in the residential college have lasted a lifetime for a group of old pals.

Performance equally exhilarating, elegant

Performance equally exhilarating, elegant

HypnotiqueNZTrioDunedin Public Art GalleryFriday, November 28REVIEWED BY MARIAN POOLE

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