Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer
Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has metastasized to the bone, his office said in a statement.
Pivotal project for cutting greenhouse gas emissions looks shaky
Pivotal project for cutting greenhouse gas emissions looks shaky
A critical part of the government's plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over.
After-hours funding 'not going to go very far' - GP
After-hours funding 'not going to go very far' - GP
General practice doctors are grateful for the government's new funding for after-hours urgent health care, but there are major concerns about how it will be staffed.
Israel begins 'extensive ground operations' in Gaza
Israel begins 'extensive ground operations' in Gaza
The Israeli military has begun "extensive ground operations" in Gaza, stepping up its campaign in the enclave, where Palestinian health officials said Israeli strikes killed at least 130 people overnight.
Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call
Russia launches war's largest drone attack ahead of Putin-Trump call
Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, a day before US President Donald Trump is due to discuss a proposed ceasefire with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Children 'put into slavery' after adopted from overseas
Children 'put into slavery' after adopted from overseas
Children as young as six are being adopted overseas and being made to work as house slaves, suffering threats, beatings and rape.
Mother waits years for investigation into baby's death
Mother waits years for investigation into baby's death
A woman whose midwife left her during labour in her tiny rural home without power, internet or phone coverage says she still deals with pain and anger from her loss, and that the investigation has taken too long.
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Service to ‘strengthen urgent care’
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Service to ‘strengthen urgent care’
Dunedin will be one of the first beneficiaries of a new urgent and after-hours care service, the government says.
Best foot forward
Best foot forward
Hundreds of keen young footballers showed off their skills at the annual Green Island junior seven-a-side football tournament at the Sunnyvale Sports Centre yesterday morning.
Plant sale proves tempting
Plant sale proves tempting
Plant punters rushed en masse to the Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden’s annual plant sale on Saturday.
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Te Pukenga break-up Bill being introduced
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Te Pukenga break-up Bill being introduced
Legislation breaking up mega-polytechnic Te Pūkenga will be brought to Parliament this week, but questions still remain about the eventual structure.
Crash causes moderate injuries
Crash causes moderate injuries
One person sustained moderate injuries after a car crashed into a power pole in Mornington on Saturday.
One dead after car crash
One dead after car crash
A person died after a car crashed in the central Hawke’s Bay town of Waipawa yesterday morning.
Vehicle safety operation results in 26 infringements
Vehicle safety operation results in 26 infringements
Several vehicles have been taken off Dunedin roads after a multi-agency operation targeting illegally modified and unsafe vehicles.
Lotto 2482
Lotto 2482
A $500,000-winning division 1 Strike ticket sold by the Musselburgh Food Centre in Musselburgh Rise had already been claimed by last night, the store owner told the ODT.
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Graduation marks double success
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Graduation marks double success
American twins who crossed the world to get to Dunedin together had the special honour of graduating with their respective master’s degrees together.
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride leg helps raise funds
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride leg helps raise funds
Messy weather did not deter a group of well-dressed gentlemen from taking their motorcycles through Dunedin yesterday.
Balloon fun at museum celebration
Balloon fun at museum celebration
Charlie Harris, 1, takes part in the Dunedin Public Art Gallery's International Museum Day celebration yesterday.
Recognition of work overwhelming, ‘affirming’ for poet
Recognition of work overwhelming, ‘affirming’ for poet
A Dunedin author was overwhelmed by the recognition her book received at the country’s top literature awards night.
All aboard
All aboard
Passengers mill around on the platform at the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday before a return journey to Christchurch aboard the Southerner.