John Gibb

A failure to prevent coronavirus establishing itself in New Zealand would be a "major failing of our public health services and infection control", a public health medicine specialist says.

The Grey Power New Zealand Federation Board yesterday came out against proposed restructuring by HealthCare NZ, one of the country’s biggest providers, which could cut up to 200 jobs.

At  least 30 homes and businesses in Outram were without power for some or all of Saturday morning after a truck-trailer carrying a grain silo damaged power lines at Outram.

Greater interest in "growing your own" was reflected in a doubling of fruit and vegetable entries at the Dunedin Summer Flower Show over the weekend.

Imagine you have just slipped on a white coat and later find a message in a pocket, giving you positive advice for the future.

Emergency services have freed a child who was trapped under a vehicle that rolled between Riverton and Otautau at the weekend.

At least 30 homes and businesses in Outram were without power for some or all of this morning after a truck-trailer carrying a grain silo damaged power lines.

More than 60 Dunedin Public Service Association members and supporters yesterday protested against job losses arising from a proposed restructure by one of the country’s biggest healthcare providers.

A rare and special visitor to the New Zealand mainland — a crabeater seal — died at Tomahawk Beach yesterday, only about four days after arriving.

An exhibition on bookplates and labels and the art of belonging opens at the University of Otago central library today.

Social stigma still makes it hard for people, particularly boys and men, to seek help over their anxieties, mental health campaigner Richie Hardcore says.

Swift action by volunteer firefighters and calm weather conditions meant that a fire on land near the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park was rapidly extinguished early yesterday.

Volunteer firefighters from Cromwell and Alexandra helped clear a smoke-logged commercial premises in Cromwell today.

Swift action by volunteer firefighters and calm weather conditions meant that a fire on land near the Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park was rapidly extinguished early today.

A puncture early yesterday failed to deter Dunedin researcher Haxby Abbott from plans to cycle 3000km to raise awareness about the value of exercise in treating osteoarthritis.