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Call for low satisfaction levels to be ‘arrested’

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Call for low satisfaction levels to be ‘arrested’

A downward satisfaction trend since 2019 in how Dunedin is perceived will have to be arrested by the next council, a mayoralty candidate says.

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Police stay tight-lipped over homicide investigation

Police at the scene of a sudden death in North Dunedin on Friday afternoon. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Police stay tight-lipped over homicide investigation

Police are unable to say what weapon may have killed a man whose body was found in North Dunedin last week.

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All blessed dogs go to heaven, cats too

Four-year-old wheaten terrier George wanders the pews of St Paul’s Cathedral during the...

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All blessed dogs go to heaven, cats too

St Paul's Cathedral is really going to the dogs.

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Fudge finally finds forever home

Dunedin woman Miriama Toia pats her one-year-old mixed breed dog Fudge who waited at the SPCA for...

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Fudge finally finds forever home

After almost half a year living at the Dunedin SPCA, an "incredibly sweet" pooch named Fudge has found her forever home.

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Year a turning point for airport: chairman

Dunedin Airport chief executive Daniel De Bono. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Year a turning point for airport: chairman

Welcoming back international flights was key to a defining year for Dunedin’s airport, its chairman says.

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Astronaut shares space stories

Veteran astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria speaks to a crowd of about 120 at Tūhura Otago Museum...

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Astronaut shares space stories

Just when Michael Lopez-Alegria was winding down for retirement, the former record-breaking Nasa astronaut found himself in the hot seat again, preparing humans for future space flight.

Police kept busy in student quarter

Emergency services respond to an assault in Dundas St during a student party yesterday. PHOTO:...

Police kept busy in student quarter

Police are disappointed by behaviour at a street party in Dunedin’s student quarter, where a person was assaulted and property damaged.

And then there were none

PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN / REPORT: RUBY SHAW

And then there were none

The 58 broadleaf shrubs planted at Queens Gardens by Dunedin man Steve Macknight were removed yesterday morning.

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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise

A F1 Grand Final Lego model, built by Sequoia, 9 and Cypress Hardisty, 11, with a little help...

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Brick-by-brick magnificent models materialise

A Lego F1 track, complete with moving cars and miniature crashes, earned a Dunedin brother and sister building-duo top prize at a celebration of the timeless brick.

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Campers extricated as flooding hits

A four-wheel-drive vehicle successfully traverses a ford outside the Waiora Scout Camp at Whare...

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Campers extricated as flooding hits

Emergency services were called on to extricate 18 people trapped by flooding at Waiora Scout Camp yesterday.

Guns seized in crackdown on sovereign citizens

WA police have suspended or cancelled 44 gun licences in a crackdown on sovereign citizens. Photo...

Guns seized in crackdown on sovereign citizens

The deaths of two police officers in Victoria have prompted a major crackdown on so-called "sovereign citizens" with guns in another jurisdiction.

Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne

Fenz crews from Edgecumbe and Whakatāne were attending the scene. Photo: ODT Files

Roofs lifted as tornado strikes near Whakatāne

Fire and Emergency says several homes have been damaged by a tornado in the Bay of Plenty on Sunday afternoon.

Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection

Nathaniel Scott stole 12 weapons but police were only able to recover one Glock pistol. Photo:...

Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection

A man was in the grips of a methamphetamine addiction when he broke into a relative's home and stole their firearms collection worth nearly $15,000.

Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston announce Jobseeker...

Thousands of teens to lose Jobseeker benefit

Parents earning more than $65,000 must support their 18-19-year-old children, with the government tightening eligibility for Jobseeker benefits.

Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg sits at an unknown location, after Israel intercepted the vessels...

Israel accused of mistreating Greta Thunberg

Activists detained by Israel for taking part in a flotilla seeking to deliver aid to Gaza allege that Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg was mistreated during her detention.

One seriously hurt in central city crash

Emergency services were called to Rattray St at 10.30am today after reports of a car crashing...

One seriously hurt in central city crash

A person is in a serious condition following a car crash in central Dunedin this morning.

Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support

Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour and Samuel Leason. Photo: Screenshot

Kiwis detained in Israel get consular support

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed a consular partner has been in contact with the New Zealanders detained in Israel.

Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'

Unexplained Christchurch death a 'perplexing case'

Police say the unexplained death of a man in Christchurch is a "perplexing case", as they appeal for information from the public.

One dead, four injured in Bay of Plenty crash

One person has died and four others are injured after a crash in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing

Destroyed buildings in Gaza as seen from Israel. Photo: Reuters

Dozens killed in Gaza despite Trump's call to halt bombing

Dozens were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Saturday, local health officials said, despite a demand from US President Donald Trump for Israel to stop the bombing.

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