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NCEA overhaul sparks optimism and concern

Teachers' unions are cautiously optimistic that changes to New Zealand's secondary school qualifications framework will work - provided they are implemented and resourced well.

Former top cop's charges revealed

Jevon McSkimming resigned from the police force in May this year. Photo: RNZ

Former top cop's charges revealed

Former top cop Jevon McSkimming faces eight charges of possessing objectional publications over a four-year period, it can now be revealed.

At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks

The boat sank off the coast of Yemen in the Bab Al-Mandab strait. Photo: Getty Images

At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks

At least 54 migrants died when a boat carrying around 150 people sank off Yemen's coast in bad weather, with dozens still unaccounted for, health officials said.

Hamas to allow hostages aid if Israel meets conditions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

Hamas to allow hostages aid if Israel meets conditions

Hamas said it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions.

Officer 'shaken' after headbutted in patrol car

A Dunedin officer was left "shaken" after being headbutted three times by an arrested man in a patrol car.

Man stole meat then urinated in store: police

A man shoplifting meat from a central Dunedin supermarket went on to urinate all over stock in the liquor section, police say.

Ward of people with no medical reason to be there

Ward of people with no medical reason to be there

An Auckland has an entire ward of people stuck in hospital with no medical reason to be there.

Govt plans to replace NCEA

The govt is proposing replacing all levels of NCEA, the main qualification for secondary school students in NZ.

Woman charged after toddler found in suitcase on bus

Oranga Tamariki is looking into the care of a toddler found alive inside a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment.

Frosty morning affects Dunedin flights

There was widespread frost across Dunedin this morning, with early flights affected and motorists warned to take care.

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Call for rethink on paint in soil

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Call for rethink on paint in soil

Dunedin's approach to the toxic legacy of lead paint in soil surrounding old homes is out of step with the rest of the country, a "frustrated" city councillor says.

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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in

Dunedin city councillor David Benson-Pope has called time on his political career. PHOTO: GREGOR...

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Retiring Dunedin councillor keen to keep his eye in

Retiring Dunedin city councillor and former Cabinet minister David Benson-Pope says he is unlikely to disengage from politics entirely.

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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated

Waverley resident Colin Winter shows off his 1926 BSA Deluxe motorcycle and 1967 Wolseley 1100....

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Reduction in vintage vehicle inspections celebrated

A Dunedin vintage car owner has welcomed rule changes under which his vehicles would be inspected half as often, but warns it could come with twice the scrutiny.

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Councillors dispute hospital claims made by mayor

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Councillors dispute hospital claims made by mayor

Claims by Dunedin’s mayor he pushed back immediately against government cuts for the new hospital have puzzled some of his colleagues.

Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’

Sale makes ‘mountain more accessible’

Otago University Snow Sports Club member Tiana Brummitt Rodriguez displays some of the gear for sale at a second-hand snow goods sale on Saturday.

Here be dragon-boaters

A dragon boat paddles across the waters of the Otago Harbour yesterday as part of the Otepoti Dragons’ "Give It A Go" event.

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Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label

Dunedin Cosplay creators (from left) Cameron Lindsay, Jessica Leslie and William Allan display a...

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Cosplay club members take pride in nerd label

You have to be a special kind of nerd to dedicate hours, months and even years to bringing your favourite popular culture characters to life.

Clayshooters take their shot at champs

Phil Harraway, of Fortrose, takes a shot during the Dunedin Clay Club’s Otago provincial...

Clayshooters take their shot at champs

Sharpshooters had a field day at the Dunedin Clay Club’s Otago provincial championships this weekend.

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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’

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Transparency claim by uni ‘outrageous’

Withholding detailed financial information from the public increases transparency, the University of Otago says.

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New exhibition honours influential leader

Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou upoko Edward Ellison and Riki Te Mairaki Ellison Taiaroa Whānau Trust...

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New exhibition honours influential leader

An exhibition on a 19th-century Kāi Tahu leader is an opportunity to honour a man who contributed to the rich history of Ōtepoti and Ōtākou, organisers say.

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