Kavanagh removes offending photos
Kavanagh removes offending photos
Photos of alleged sexual predators have been removed from the walls of a Dunedin school following anger from survivors and advocates.
Daisy Hudson
'Reprehensible': Abusers' photos on display at Kavanagh
'Reprehensible': Abusers' photos on display at Kavanagh
The discovery that photos of three alleged sexual abusers remain on display at a Dunedin high school has sparked disgust and disbelief.
Inquiry launched into paedophile ring claims
Inquiry launched into paedophile ring claims
An investigation has been launched into claims of a historical paedophile ring operating among Dunedin’s Presbyterian Church community.
Inquiry told of paedophile ring
Inquiry told of paedophile ring
Allegations about an Otago paedophile ring surfaced during a royal commission hearing yesterday.
Inquiry told of Dunedin paedophile ring
Inquiry told of Dunedin paedophile ring
Allegations of a Dunedin paedophile ring and deliberately destroyed records have surfaced during a royal commission hearing in Auckland.
Review of George St project rests on a knife edge
Review of George St project rests on a knife edge
Whether a mooted review of the George St revamp makes it past the campaign trail rests on a knife edge as new councillors mull their options.
Calls for election review following low engagement
Calls for election review following low engagement
There are calls for a wide-ranging independent inquiry into local government elections following dismal voter turnout.
Voters largely reject disinformation candidates
Voters largely reject disinformation candidates
Candidates with ties to disinformation and conspiracy theories have, for the most part, failed to win over southern voters in this year’s local government elections.
Hawkins leaves, no regrets
Hawkins leaves, no regrets
Dunedin's first one-term mayor in more than 50 years is leaving office with no regrets.
'Disinformation' candidates elected in South
'Disinformation' candidates elected in South
Candidates with ties to disinformation and conspiracy theories have, for the most part, failed to win over southern voters, but some did make it across the line
'It's devastating': Hawkins surprised at decisive loss
'It's devastating': Hawkins surprised at decisive loss
Aaron Hawkins says he is surprised by how decisive the result was, saying he believed it was going to be a close race
Council boss allegedly didn't follow process in secret payment
Council boss allegedly didn't follow process in secret payment
Waitaki District Council's chief executive has been hauled over the coals by auditors in the United Kingdom after an alleged secret payment to a staff member.
Parmley allegedly didn't follow process in secret payment
Parmley allegedly didn't follow process in secret payment
A southern council chief executive has been hauled over the coals by auditors in the United Kingdom over an alleged secret payment to a staff member.
Pupils want engagement and education ahead of voting
Pupils want engagement and education ahead of voting
In case you’ve managed to miss the many hoardings featuring the faces of council hopefuls jostling for your votes, local government elections are rapidly approaching.
‘Critical oversight’ in mask consultation
‘Critical oversight’ in mask consultation
The failure of the Government to consult disabled people about scrapping mask mandates has been blasted as a "critical oversight".
Mask mandate may be scrapped
Mask mandate may be scrapped
The Government has proposed scrapping mask mandates in all but the most high-risk health settings.
Mask mandate may be scrapped
Mask mandate may be scrapped
The Government has proposed scrapping mask mandates in all but the most high-risk health settings.
Survivors initiate new support standards
Survivors initiate new support standards
In the midst of her overwhelming grief and trauma, Julie-Anne Tamati was trying to fill out insurance forms.
First among equals: The riddle of mayoralty
First among equals: The riddle of mayoralty
They're the top dog, the big kahuna. In most places, the mayor is a community leader and face of the council. But what can they actually do, and what makes a good one? Daisy Hudson reports.
A chance for breakthroughs, healing
A chance for breakthroughs, healing
An iwi-led initiative is giving low-level offenders a second chance at doing the right thing. Daisy Hudson spoke to those who believe the Te Pae Oraka programme is making a real difference in the South.