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Radich allies switch to Barker
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich appears to have no councillors backing his bid for re-election as two former allies jump ship to support a rival.
Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility
Davies returning to hospital project to lead delivery of in-patient facility
The merry-go round of leaders of the delayed new Dunedin hospital project continues with Evan Davies jumping on for another ride.
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Judge appreciates welcome
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Judge appreciates welcome
Dunedin's newest judge is ready to work hard, although he might not be a Highlanders fan just yet.
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
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Shop set for influx of half a million books
Half a million books could be bound for Dunedin if the closure of a prominent second-hand bookshop goes ahead, its owner says.
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Last year’s Octacan effort caned
Taieri College students stand around a New Zealand made out of cans the school collected for the annual Octacan appeal.
School collaborates to produce artwork
School collaborates to produce artwork
The talents of the entire Musselburgh School have been combined for a new artwork.
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Claim govt setting up polytechs to fail
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Claim govt setting up polytechs to fail
The government has been accused of setting up polytechnics to fail after the revelation that almost one in 10 jobs have been cut in the past year.
Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands
Boys’ 40km walking, cycling efforts raise $2070 to help people in Solomon Islands
Spending 11 hours walking 40km around Otago Harbour to raise money for people living in poverty was the least he could do, a Liberton Christian School pupil says.
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Band gives $5000 to hospice raised by show in tribute to late member
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Band gives $5000 to hospice raised by show in tribute to late member
The memory of a late Dunedin musician will live on thanks to donations to a charity close to his heart.
Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after Tel Aviv attacks
Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after Tel Aviv attacks
Iranian missiles struck Israel's Tel Aviv and the port city of Haifa, killing at least eight people and destroying homes, prompting Israel's defence minister to warn that Tehran residents would ...
Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes
Proposed law change protects questionable pub jokes
Telling a questionable joke at a pub will not land people before an anti-discrimination complaints hearing under an Australian territory's proposed new laws.
Toolbox murder accused blame each other
Toolbox murder accused blame each other
Two men accused of murdering two people by drowning them in a toolbox have blamed each other, an acquaintance or a witness for the killings at their trial's end.
Meth worth $7.5m found in backpack
Meth worth $7.5m found in backpack
Customs officers at Auckland International Airport have prevented about 25 kilograms of methamphetamine from hitting the streets.
Warnings black ice may close inland roads
Warnings black ice may close inland roads
Parts of State Highway 8 near Lake Tekapo have been reduced to 50kmh per hour and roads will be closed if conditions get worse.
Fears southern town will be ‘overrun’ with Airbnbs
Fears southern town will be ‘overrun’ with Airbnbs
A Methven resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas.
Teen clocked at nearly 200kmh on motorway
Teen clocked at nearly 200kmh on motorway
A teenager is alleged to have reached an "eye-watering speed" of nearly 200km/h on an Auckland motorway overnight.
Paramedic strangled partner and bit her nose
Paramedic strangled partner and bit her nose
“I’m gonna see you burn at the stake”, a paramedic told his partner before biting her nose, pulling her hair and strangling her.
Three shot in 'brazen' Sydney street attack
Three shot in 'brazen' Sydney street attack
Three people are being treated for gunshot wounds after a "shockingly brazen" daylight shooting on a street in Sydney.
Double killer's warning: 'I should remain where I am'
Double killer's warning: 'I should remain where I am'
Fifty years before he murdered Christchurch pensioner Faye Phelps, Elliot Cameron also killed his brother.
Suspect in custody after shooting Minnesota politicians
Suspect in custody after shooting Minnesota politicians
Police have arrested a man who allegedly shot dead a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband while posing as a police officer, according to ABC News, citing several sources.