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Chinese tourist numbers increasing

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Chinese tourist numbers increasing

A major resurgence in tourism around Otago may be on the horizon, as a growing body of travel data from Chinese tourism platforms and travel industry reports suggests Chinese tourism to New Zealand...

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Threshold in reach: new party leader

The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong is aiming high. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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Threshold in reach: new party leader

Three times The Opportunity Party has tried to cross the 5% threshold to make it into Parliament and three times it has failed.

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‘Creep’ jailed, 40 years on from crimes

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‘Creep’ jailed, 40 years on from crimes

A Dunedin sex offender described by his victims as an ‘‘evil predator’’ and a ‘‘creep’’ has been locked up.

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St Kilda Brass win back-to-back national titles

St Kilda Brass band members and conductor Peter Adams hold some of the silverware they won at the...

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St Kilda Brass win back-to-back national titles

Teamwork makes the dream work.

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Vigilante attack broke man’s eye socket

The attack happened outside the Stadium Tavern Bar in Alexandra. Photo: Google Maps

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Vigilante attack broke man’s eye socket

A manager at an Alexandra bar attacked a man in an act of vigilante justice, leaving him with a broken eye socket and needing to have a piece of bone surgically removed.

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Man sentenced for role in bid to steal scaffolding

The scaffolding is constructed and seats installed for the Otago Daily Times temporary stand at...

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Man sentenced for role in bid to steal scaffolding

Two men posed as tradies in a failed attempt to steal scaffolding from a Dunedin building, a court has heard.

Starmer says UK won't support Hormuz blockade

Sir Keir Starmer has brushed off calls to resign. Photo: Reuters

Starmer says UK won't support Hormuz blockade

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Ports of Auckland CEO loses appeal over worker's death

Former Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson. Photo: RNZ

Former Ports of Auckland CEO loses appeal over worker's death

The High Court has dismissed an appeal from a former Ports of Auckland chief executive who was found guilty in relation to the death of a worker.

Calls for independent checks on healthy homes standards

Calls for independent checks on healthy homes standards

Housing advocates want an independent certification system so that landlords can't just mark their own homework and say that their properties meet healthy homes standards.

Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope

Pope Leo, the first US pope, has questioned the Trump administration's policies. Photo: Getty Images

Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope

Donald Trump forcefully criticized Pope Leo in an unusual, direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church that drew immediate rebuke from believers.

Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding

Venues Ōtautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare. Photo: RNZ

Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding

The boss of Christchurch's new stadium is calling for greater transparency over how the Government is divvying up its $40 million events attraction package.

Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down

Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down

The CEO of Dunedin Venues Paul Doorn, responsible for Forsyth Barr Stadium and the Dunedin Centre, has announced he will be leaving the post.

Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree

Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree

A Wellington woman, murdered by her son in 2023, died from a blow to the head with a heavy dolphin ornament, a coroner's report has revealed.

Speeding driver foiled by line of traffic

Speeding driver foiled by line of traffic

A Dunedin man’s attempt at fleeing from police at top speed was foiled when he got stuck in a line of traffic.

Strong summer travel season for South Island

Strong summer travel season for South Island

The South Island benefited from a buoyant summer travel season with international visitor numbers soaring at Christchurch Airport.

Two staff hospitalised after Dunedin Airport chemical incident

Two Dunedin Airport staff members have been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after potentially being exposed to a toxic chemical.

Risk of thunderstorms, hail in South

MetService is warning there is a moderate risk of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and hail to the South this afternoon and evening.

Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations

Eric Swalwell speaks during the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco, California, in...

Front-runner for California governor quits over sexual assault allegations

US Representative Eric Swalwell said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, following accusations of sexual assault.

US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. File photo: Reuters

US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal

The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.

Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night

Emergency services at the scene on Saturday morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Drunk drivers keep police busy day and night

A Dunedin teenager driving with a car-load of young adults the morning after a big night of drinking crashed into a tree on the opposite side of the road.

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