Stronger NZ stance urged over Venezuela
Stronger NZ stance urged over Venezuela
New Zealand must take a "robust" approach to diplomacy in the wake of the United States’ invasion of Venezuela, a leading international relations academic says.
Matthew Littlewood
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Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations
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Public input wanted for future New Year’s Eve celebrations
Public opinion is being sought on how Dunedin City Council runs future New Year’s Eve celebrations, as the mayor says it is time for a rethink.
'Nothing quite like going into labour while you’re up in the air'
'Nothing quite like going into labour while you’re up in the air'
Carla Probst will never forget the first day of 2026 — not least because she spent part of it in labour in a helicopter.
Memorable arrival starts the year
Memorable arrival starts the year
Carla Probst will never forget the first day of 2026 — not least because she spent part of it in labour in a helicopter.
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'The system can’t get much worse'
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'The system can’t get much worse'
A Kurow tractor driver denied a spot on the surgery waiting list worries he might have to wait until he is unable to walk.
Dunedinites gather to welcome 2026
Skies clear as young and old gather for Dunedin New Year's Eve celebrations
Dunedin experienced something akin to four seasons in one day on New Year’s Eve — but at least it remained dry for most of the evening's festivities.
Cruise visitors 'really impressed’ with city
Cruise visitors 'really impressed’ with city
Stepping off a luxury cruise ship and on to the firm ground of Dunedin on a cold, blustery day proved just the tonic for visitors Joanne and Steve Kicinski.
Proposed facility draws backlash
Proposed facility draws backlash
Homeowners in one of New Zealand’s most expensive streets are up in arms over plans for a multimillion-dollar Queenstown film production facility they say will spoil their pristine views.
Shellfish fishing pressure concern prompts rāhui
Shellfish fishing pressure concern prompts rāhui
Concern about the shellfish resource from Kaihinaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach) has led to a rāhui being declared.
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Fear house’s demolition just the start
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Fear house’s demolition just the start
A heritage protection group is mourning the likely loss of a historic house in Stuart St - and fear it could just be the beginning.
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Prison for covert films of children, customers, swimmers
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Prison for covert films of children, customers, swimmers
A Dunedin man who made and possessed thousands of items of child pornography has been sentenced to nearly four years’ imprisonment.
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Controversial Albany Street Connection over budget
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Controversial Albany Street Connection over budget
The controversial Albany Street Connection and safety improvements project has come in at nearly $5 million.
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‘Forever lost in a broken system’
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‘Forever lost in a broken system’
Patients are sharing their horror stories as data shows those in the Southern region face the longest waits for elective surgeries in New Zealand.
Seeing the light at end of tunnel trail
Seeing the light at end of tunnel trail
The opening of the Chain Hills Tunnel trail has been a long time coming and is just the beginning of something special, its proponent says.
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Call to govt to firm up pathology solution
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Call to govt to firm up pathology solution
A Dunedin clinician is calling on the government to firm up a solution for pathology for the new Dunedin hospital inpatients building
Family Christmas Festival now a ‘feature’ of season
Family Christmas Festival now a ‘feature’ of season
Families braved the torrential rain to attend the Oval’s Christmas celebrations in decent numbers on Saturday.
440 cans and one restored carriage join collection
440 cans and one restored carriage join collection
Dozens of families got to experience old-style rail travel while supporting local food banks at St Kilda yesterday.
Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed
Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed
A major makeover is confirmed for a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital.
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Otago uni to make recordings of all lectures
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Otago uni to make recordings of all lectures
All lectures at the University of Otago will be available in recorded form from next year amid concern that fewer students are showing up to lectures.
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Polytech's new chief executive 'honoured and humbled'
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Polytech's new chief executive 'honoured and humbled'
Staff at the embattled Otago Polytechnic are hoping the appointment of a new chief executive will lead to a more settled 2026.