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University announces professorial promotions

University announces professorial promotions

The University of Otago has promoted 26 of its academics to the position of professor, and a further six have been promoted to the positions of research professor and clinical research professor.

Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holidays

New Zealand Professional Firefighter Union Dunedin secretary and firefighter Mike Taylor. PHOTO:...

Firefighters to make do as negotiations pause for holidays

As Christmas looms, discussions between the NZ Professional Firefighters Union and Fire and Emergency NZ have been paused.

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Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’

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Change to RMA ‘could kill venues’

Changes to the law around noise complaints could lead "to the death of live music in New Zealand" and put Dunedin venues at higher risk of closure, an advocate says.

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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner

Larnach Castle owner Mar garet Barker with a plant which has taken 22 years to flower. PHOTO:...

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Bloom well worth the 22-year wait: owner

It was touch and go, but an agave is about to have its day in the sun.

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No penalty for boat protest stunt

Slime the Nitrate Monster (Jenn Shulzitski). PHOTO: ODT FILES

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No penalty for boat protest stunt

A former Otago Regional Council candidate known as Slime the Nitrate Monster has avoided any penalty for a protest stunt.

Octagon drop-offs to increase

More cruise ship passengers will be dropped off in the Octagon.

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Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid

Adrian Waa will see the Parole Board again in May next year. PHOTO: ROB KIDD

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Gang member who raped woman fails in parole bid

A Dunedin gang member who forced his way into a woman’s home and raped her has had another parole bid declined.

Parking plan post dollar store demolition

Parking plan post dollar store demolition

Demolition work at 121 Great King St, which used to be the premises of the recently closed "This ‘n’ That" store, has begun.

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After-hours care at risk: GP

A general practice in Dunedin cutting back its after-hours’ service in the wake of a government shake-up says others will probably follow.

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Murderer’s lies no match for evidence

Rajinder was caught on supermarket CCTV without a wound to his hand just hours before the murder....

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Murderer’s lies no match for convincing and scientific evidence

A Dunedin man was found guilty last week of murdering his ex-employee. Rob Kidd looks at how police built an overwhelming case against him and how the defendant’s lies sealed his fate.

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Encouragement and direction lead to winning performance

Sonya Woodrow, who is blind, prepares to deliver a bowl at the Forbury Park Bowling Club in...

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Encouragement and direction lead to winning performance

When Sonya Woodrow tried playing bowls, she was assured she had ability.

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Marine mammals meet at the beach

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Marine mammals meet at the beach

A couple of sea lions meet at Smaills Beach earlier this month.

Strike action 'rolling the dice on people's safety' - FENZ

Dunedin firefighters on strike last month. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Strike action 'rolling the dice on people's safety' - FENZ

Fire and Emergency (FENZ) says paid firefighters are "rolling the dice on people's safety" with ongoing strike action.

Bill halving methane reduction targets passes

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

Bill halving methane reduction targets passes

Farmers will be exposed to the uncertainty of the three-year political cycle by the government's decision to walk away from the bipartisan consensus on climate change, the Greens say.

Obituary: ‘The Mirror’ reflected civic service

Bruce Malcolm was known as the unofficial mayor of Port Chalmers. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

Obituary: ‘The Mirror’ reflected civic service

They called Bruce Malcolm many things during a life that spanned 90 years and countless hours of devoted service to his family, his community, his workmates and his favourite sporting codes.

Southern Motorway reopens after crash

A crash between a car and a logging truck left three people injured and part of the Southern Motorway closed this afternoon.

Petition calls for more shade after kids burnt on playground equipment

A young child's hand after being burnt on metal playground equipment. Photo: Supplied

Petition calls for more shade after kids burnt on playground equipment

Young children getting burnt by playground equipment has sparked a petition calling for every new or upgraded playground to have mandatory shade from the sun.

Former pilot has murder conviction overturned

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn is accused of killing the elderly couple. Photo: Facebook

Former pilot has murder conviction overturned

Three Victorian Court of Appeal judges have found former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, 59, faced a "substantial miscarriage of justice" and ordered his murder conviction over the death of camper Carol Clay, 73, be set aside.

Chch's answer to 'Playboy Mansion' sells for $6m

High-profile strip club boss James Samson has sold his sprawling Russley estate near Christchurch Airport for $6 million in a private off-market deal.

Poking fun at serious signage in the CBD

Cameron Hunt’s playful art includes five signs as part of the Little Street Art Festival. Photo: CCC

Poking fun at serious signage in the CBD

A baffling sign on Christchurch's Cashel St instructs passers-by to slow their strolling to a new ultra-slow speed limit - but the fast walkers among us can relax.

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