50 feared dead as migrant boat sinks
A migrant has been rescued and 50 others are feared drowned after a boat sank in the Mediterranean, officials said on Sunday.
Storm slams US as 850,000 left without power
Storm slams US as 850,000 left without power
More than 850,000 customers in the US as far west as New Mexico were without electricity and over 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday during a monster winter storm that ...
Federal officials dig in on shooting narrative despite video evidence
Federal officials dig in on shooting narrative despite video evidence
Senior Trump administration officials have defended the fatal shooting of a US citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis, even as video evidence contradicted their version of events...
Peters questions NZ's WHO funding
Peters questions NZ's WHO funding
NZ First leader Winston Peters is questioning whether New Zealand should continue to fund the World Health Organization.
Firefighters battle scrub blaze near Whanganui
Firefighters battle scrub blaze near Whanganui
Firefighters have been battling a scrub fire near the Whanganui River mouth, that was visible across much of the city.
Rescuers 'hope' to return to work this morning
Rescuers 'hope' to return to work this morning
Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale says rescuers hope to return to work this morning in the search for the remaining six people who have been missing since Thursday's landslide on Mount Maunganui.
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Events for everyone to get ‘kick out of’
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Events for everyone to get ‘kick out of’
A "provocative" take on the new Dunedin hospital build is among the events taking centre stage at this year’s upcoming Dunedin Fringe Festival.
Scouts raising funds to attend national jamboree
Scouts raising funds to attend national jamboree
Sierra Ferris-Duggan, 10, shows off her toys for sale at the first St Kilda and Opoho market at the St Kilda Scout Hall on Saturday.
War of the worlds
War of the worlds
Climate protesters dropped a large inflatable Earth in front of cruise ship The World as it departed from the Otago Harbour yesterday.
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Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain
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Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain
After enduring rain all weekend, Otago and Southland can look forward to some sunshine later this week.
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Delay to mull changes: mayor
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Delay to mull changes: mayor
Delaying formal discussion of Dunedin City Council budgets could enable deeper reflection about the path ahead, the city’s mayor says.
House was ‘well ablaze’
House was ‘well ablaze’
Fire crews extinguished a fire that was "well ablaze" at a home in Mosgiel yesterday afternoon.
Lotto 2554
Lotto 2554
Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.
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Fears developments will overwhelm systems
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Fears developments will overwhelm systems
Mosgiel residents fear plans for almost 1000 new homes will clog the roads and overwhelm the sewerage and stormwater systems of the already crowded area.
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Naming rights for public assets suggested
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Naming rights for public assets suggested
A Dunedin councillor who last year floated naming rights for street signs has adjusted his focus.
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Film-maker finds success recipe
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Film-maker finds success recipe
An ADHD diagnosis and baking a batch of brownies helped a young Dunedin film-maker complete a short-film script that has kick-started his career.
Dunedin-Brighton All Veteran Vehicle Rally
Dunedin-Brighton All Veteran Vehicle Rally
Some of them had to be hand-cranked to get started, and the rain was a dampener
Old costumes to get new lease of life following sale
Old costumes to get new lease of life following sale
Hundreds of items from old shows could get a new lease of life thanks to a special sale.
‘Fortunate’ cyclist, 94, in world record bid
‘Fortunate’ cyclist, 94, in world record bid
Peter Grandiek is aiming to break a cycling world record, but after growing up in Nazi-occupied Holland, he feels lucky to ride a bike at all.
Strong turnout despite the weather
Strong turnout despite the weather
At least the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel went ahead, despite the torrential weather.