Trump's failings 'threaten us all' - niece
Donald Trump's upbringing in a deeply dysfunctional family makes him a uniquely destructive and unstable leader for the country, his niece writes in a scathing new book.
Boag stands down from Nikki Kaye's campaign over leak
Boag stands down from Nikki Kaye's campaign over leak
Former National Party president Michelle Boag has stood down from Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye's campaign for the upcoming election, a spokeswoman has confirmed.
Woman dragged by car after attempt to stop drink driver
Woman dragged by car after attempt to stop drink driver
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Trying to stop someone from drink driving earned a Dunedin Good Samaritan a broken pelvis for her efforts, after she was dragged along the road by a car.
Warning for all Aussies as Melbourne locks down
Warning for all Aussies as Melbourne locks down
Australians have been warned Melbourne's coronavirus outbreak could be replicated across the country as the city goes back into lockdown.
Brazilian president tests positive for Covid-19
Brazilian president tests positive for Covid-19
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for the coronavirus after months minimising the severity of the pandemic and defying medical experts.
Hobbs ousted, Noone takes over at ORC
Hobbs ousted, Noone takes over at ORC
Updated 10.10 am
Otago Regional Council chairwoman Marian Hobbs has been ousted from her role, and Andrew Noone has been voted in as her successor.
'Others' fingerprints all over this: Nash targets Nats over leak
'Others' fingerprints all over this: Nash targets Nats over leak
Updated 10.12 am
Police Minister Stuart Nash believes an investigation will show other National Party MPs or members were also involved in Covid patient data leak.
Rocket boy
Rocket boy
Charlie Loretan (3), of Dunedin, is proud of his creation, a jetpack he crafted at the Dunedin Public Library yesterday.
Dunedin first choice for managed isolation facilities in South
Dunedin first choice for managed isolation facilities in South
Dunedin is the Southern District Health Board’s first choice should managed Covid-19 isolation facilities be set up in the South.
Widow calls for improved cancer service
Widow calls for improved cancer service
Melissa Vining yesterday confronted the Southern District Health Board, which she feels failed her husband and people like him, and urged it to do better for cancer patients.
Walker’s future in doubt
Walker’s future in doubt
Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker’s political future looks bleak, after he yesterday admitted sending the private details of Covid-19 patients to media outlets.
Noone probable successor if Hobbs goes
Noone probable successor if Hobbs goes
A meeting to determine whether Marian Hobbs is removed as chairwoman of the Otago Regional Council could be over quickly.
On top of his game
On top of his game
Terry O’Neill, of Oamaru, receives his Queen’s Service Medal for services to sports journalism from Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Wellington...
Muller picks win in new Taieri seat
Muller picks win in new Taieri seat
Todd Muller made a bold prediction yesterday on his first visit to Dunedin as National leader.
‘Covid’ cougher bashed sister
‘Covid’ cougher bashed sister
An Oamaru man arrested during the Level 4 lockdown deliberately coughed on police and told them "I've got Covid-19", a court has heard.
Man who stabbed horse to appeal
Man who stabbed horse to appeal
The man who stabbed a beloved miniature horse to death in a frenzied attack will appeal his sentence.
Snow falling in parts of South
Snow falling in parts of South
Winter is biting today with snow falling in many parts of the South, and there are warnings in place for many southern roads owing to ice and snow, including Dunedin's Northern Motorway.
iD teaser gives sneak peek at collections
iD teaser gives sneak peek at collections
A taste of what is to come has been revealed by iD fashion in the lead-up to its International Emerging Designer Awards.
Roofing project gets a lift
Roofing project gets a lift
A roofing project taking more than a year at the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum neared its end yesterday.
Two-thirds prefer current one-way
Two-thirds prefer current one-way
Two-thirds of responses so far to a survey on changes to Dunedin’s central city one-way system want it to remain as it is.