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Mayor defends post urging visitors to stay away from Tekapo

Lake Tekapo saw significant snowfall over the long Matariki weekend. Photo: Tekapo Tourism Ltd

Mayor defends post urging visitors to stay away from Tekapo

Mackenzie's mayor is standing by a social media post urging visitors to reconsider visiting Tekapo over the long and snowy Matariki weekend.

Call for change in focus on healthcare decisions

Call for change in focus on healthcare decisions

A prominent Christchurch doctor says decisions about public healthcare should be made in the communities they serve.

Pledge to take some building consents off councils

National's spokesperson for building and construction Chris Penk says building has been slower...

Pledge to take some building consents off councils

National says it will eliminate the need for local councils to sign off certain building work if re-elected in November.

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Predator under spotlight for three years after release

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Predator under spotlight for three years after release

An Otago man who sexually abused a string of underaged girls will remain closely watched during his release.

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Man vows to go straight

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Man vows to go straight

A man who committed the armed robbery of a Clinton dairy and has spent almost his entire adulthood behind bars says he will leave his life of crime behind.

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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm

Speaking with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi (second from right) at a sports innovation...

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Modi visit hole-in-one for sporting tech firm

Dunedin sporting innovation was front and centre during the Indian prime minister’s historic trip to New Zealand.

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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union

The building at Wakari Hospital containing Ward 10A. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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Review of Ward 10a criticised by union

An investigation into a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital is too narrow and was launched without staff consultation, a union says.

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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart

On stage at The Crown Hotel with physical copies of their music are Dunedin musicians (from left)...

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‘4EPs’ debuts top of national music chart

Four Dunedin bands have risen above the likes of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber after their independently produced record topped a New Zealand music chart.

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Significant benefits seen in inland port

The Southern Link Inland Port, near Mosgiel, is estimated to generate up to $191.3m in GDP and...

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Significant benefits seen in inland port

Construction of a proposed inland port near Mosgiel could inject more than $190 million into the economy and create nearly 1500 jobs over 10 years, an economic assessment estimates.

Big lessons in Big Apple

Big lessons in Big Apple

American businessman Mike Bloomberg greets Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker in New York City earlier this week after she joined the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.

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YMCA building housing hospital build workers

Former YMCA apartments on top of the Wilson parking building in Moray Pl have been converted for...

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YMCA building housing hospital build workers

Former YMCA apartments on top of a central Dunedin multi-storey carpark have been given a new lease on life as hospital-build workers move in.

Spotting whales no fluke

Spotting whales no fluke

A pod of humpback whales were having a swimmingly good time in Otago Harbour yesterday.

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‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure

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‘Finish line’ in sight for Graham’s tenure

An extended ‘‘exorcism’’ of Sandy Graham’s misconduct serves little purpose given her imminent departure from Dunedin City Council’s top job, a councillor says.

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Geologist, fossil hunter heads to Canada

University of Otago geology student Oliver Mitchell is off to Canada to study dinosaur and...

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Geologist, fossil hunter heads to Canada

Make no bones about it, Oliver Mitchell is on a mission.

Less playing games, more producing

Otago Boys’ High School student Blake Schaaf, 15, was one of 22 secondary school students from...

Less playing games, more producing

While many secondary school students are spending their holidays in darkened rooms playing video games, some more enthusiastic senior students are designing new ones at a three-day gaming workshop.

Staying active during winter break

Staying active during winter break

Dozens of Dunedin children on winter break are taking advantage of various school holiday programmes, each offering a unique experience.

Bird flu: 'Inevitable it will get here'

Bird flu: 'Inevitable it will get here'

It is inevitable bird flu will come to New Zealand, given its presence in Australia, the biosecurity minister says.

Childcare worker facing hundreds of abuse charges named

A Sydney childcare worker who was charged with 329 offences over his alleged abuse of 136 children at multiple daycare centres can now be named.

Fire chief warns of more crashes at intersections

The intersection of Greendale and Clintons Rds has give way warning signs 200m ahead of it. PHOTO...

Fire chief warns of more crashes at intersections

A Canterbury fire chief believes the number of crashes at the Selwyn district’s intersections will increase.

Police referral over Wakari Hospital allegations?

Ward 10A at Wakari hospital is in the process of being closed. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Police referral over Wakari Hospital allegations?

An independent investigation will consider if allegations of potential human rights abuses at a Wakari Hospital ward should be referred to the police.

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