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US strikes Iran again as hostilities ramp up

Smoke rises in the port of Chabahar in Iran on Wednesday. Photo: Social Media/via Reuters

US strikes Iran again as hostilities ramp up

The US has struck Iran's coastal defences and missile sites after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports.

Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince

A Foodstuffs spokesperson said pork trim is currently cheaper than beef. Photo: Ke-Xin Li/RNZ

Rising beef prices spark rise of mixed mince

The mix of two minces is picking up in popularity as customers look for alternatives to pricey beef.

Verdicts expected for Genoa bridge collapse

The Morandi Bridge collapsed in August 2018. Photo: Reuters

Verdicts expected for Genoa bridge collapse

The bridge collapse during a summer storm in 2018 killed 43 people and exposed ageing infrastructure risks.

Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault

The incident was captured on camera. Photo: Supplied

Bouncers accused of Canterbury pub assault

Two bouncers have been charged in relation to an alleged assault filmed outside a Canterbury hotel earlier this year.

Better pass rates if working while studying: report

Better pass rates if working while studying: report

An Education Ministry report shows more tertiary students than ever have been working while studying - and most had better pass rates than those who didn't work at all.

Poll shows most don't want super age changed

Opposition to increasing the pension age from 65 to 67 was consistent across most party...

Poll shows most don't want super age changed

National will face an uphill battle convincing people to lift the superannuation age, with most voters opposed to the idea, according to a new poll.

From homelessness to hopelessness

Caitlin McDonald captured everything from pretty pink lights to "camping like childhood" in...

From homelessness to hopelessness

Tormented by transience, Caitlin McDonald's life was fragile and fleeting. She told her own story in hundreds of videos filmed on her phone.

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Ong discussed in Wellington

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Ong discussed in Wellington

‘‘Disruptive’’ Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong was used by Wellington’s deputy mayor to illustrate a point on ‘‘almost existential threats to democracy’’.

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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

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DCC merger prospects bleak: Lund

The Dunedin City Council’s reputation as ‘‘divided and dysfunctional’’ is scaring off potential amalgamation partners, a councillor says.

Prismatic park proving popular

Prismatic park proving popular

Dunedin’s McMillan Park playground reopened this week after a colourful facelift, not a moment too soon for tamariki enjoying their school holidays.

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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

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Neurosurgery services to stay: HNZ

The new Dunedin hospital will have a neurosurgery-equipped operating theatre and the city’s neurosurgery services will remain unchanged, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) says.

Club rallies as Dunedin cricketer hurt overseas

Club rallies as cricketer hurt overseas

A Dunedin cricketer has had a serious accident while holidaying in Spain and his club has rallied to raise funds to help ease the financial burden.

Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in

The first piece of vertical steel, a three-storey column, is lifted into place on the new Dunedin...

Inpatient building on the up as steel goes in

Work on the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building project has got off the ground as installation of vertical structural steel begins.

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Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen

Michael David McLeod paid a 15-year-old for sex and shared methamphetamine with her at his bar....

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Three Dunedin men jailed for exploiting vulnerable teen

Three Dunedin men — one a respected entertainment scene figure — have been jailed on drug and sex charges against a 15-year-old girl.

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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal

Spain supporter Ben MacManus, of Dunedin, celebrates their win over France in the Football World...

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Spain fan savouring sensational semifinal

He has never been to Spain, does not speak the language and has never seen La Roja, the Spain national football team, play live before.

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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon

Dunedin District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Livestreamer assaulted off-duty police officer in Octagon

An ‘‘out of control’’ Dunedin man was livestreaming when he assaulted an off-duty police officer in the Octagon, a court has heard.

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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’

University of Otago School of Biomedical Sciences Professor Jemma Geoghehan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’

There are fears New Zealand’s poultry industry and native bird population could be decimated, following the arrival of H5N1 bird flu.

By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k

The cost of running the by-election after Dunedin’s former mayor and councillor Jules Radich died topped $375,000.

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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest

Holding a spinning bike wheel during Nanofest’s ‘‘Unexpected Physics’’ drop-in session in the...

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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest

Dunedin residents have the rare opportunity to soar through the cosmos without leaving the comfort of Earth.

Start of semester bargain hunting

Start of semester bargain hunting

University of Otago students Lilou Rault Metillon and Jane Yang admire vintage clothes at the Re:Ori 26 Market Day.

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