'It's diabolical': Southern hospital 99% full
'It's diabolical': Southern hospital 99% full
The Nurses' Organisation says Christchurch Hospital is reaching capacity, with some elective surgeries cancelled on Wednesday.
New Zealanders urged to leave Iran
New Zealanders urged to leave Iran
The Foreign Minister is warning New Zealanders to get out of Iran, adding the advice to not travel there has been long-standing.
Cuba says four people shot dead on US speedboat
Cuba says four people shot dead on US speedboat
Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on a Cuban patrol.
Disgraced GP trespassed from top college
Disgraced GP trespassed from top college
A struck-off doctor turned tutor for students at a top college was trespassed from the school after leaving staff feeling “bullied, threatened and harassed” by him.
'Ridiculous': Council cops flak over toilet upgrade at lake
'Ridiculous': Council cops flak over toilet upgrade at lake
A $208,000 revamp of the public toilet block at Canterbury's Lake Heron will see the three flush loos and urinal upgraded to two unisex dry vault toilets.
Pair charged after grandfather kidnapped and killed
Pair charged after grandfather kidnapped and killed
Two men have been charged over the kidnapping and murder of an elderly grandfather after his remains were found in New South Wales bushland.
Shot fired during arrest of high-risk offender
Shot fired during arrest of high-risk offender
A police officer fired a shot at a "high-risk offender" who they say was driving a vehicle towards a patrol car at a Dunedin service station yesterday evening.
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Plenty of heart in triathlon effort
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Plenty of heart in triathlon effort
After Ali Wilkinson’s heart surgery at just 2 years old, his parents were told he would never be an athlete.
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More uni staff cuts possible
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More uni staff cuts possible
Further job losses could be on the cards as the University of Otago fights to find $16 million in permanent savings this year.
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'Fish and chips': Dealer used food code for orders
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'Fish and chips': Drug dealer used culinary code for orders
A look at Alan Macdonald’s cellphone message log portrayed him as a fishmonger with a thriving side business in salad.
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Dunedin sex offender duped young girls into sending feet videos
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Dunedin sex offender duped young girls into sending feet videos
A Dunedin sex criminal who tricked young girls into sending videos of their feet will remain behind bars to complete rehabilitation.
Driver inattention blamed for Taieri crash which blocked highway
Driver inattention blamed for Taieri crash which blocked highway
An elderly driver who ploughed into a line of stopped traffic caused a lane of the highway near Mosgiel to be blocked.
Medical event delays train
Medical event delays train
The Tranz Alpine train was delayed over two hours on Tuesday after a passenger suffered a medical emergency.
Lotto 2563
Lotto 2563
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent
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Nil rates rise backed by ORC - RMA changes dependent
The Otago Regional Council has backed a nil rate increase in its annual draft plan but changes around resource management may have the final financial say.
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Relax quake rating: councillors
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Relax quake rating: councillors
A call for the government to relax earthquake standards for Dunedin’s heritage buildings has been backed by six councillors.
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Short-listed for homelessness outreach service
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Short-listed for homelessness outreach service
The Dunedin City Council appears likely to decide what approach to take for a homelessness outreach service towards the end of next month.
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Govt review of hospital pathology ‘broadly positive’
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Govt review of hospital pathology ‘broadly positive’
A wide-ranging review of the country’s pathology services will include looking at how best to serve Dunedin, the government’s health body says.
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Backing for councillors to finish term
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Backing for councillors to finish term
A call for regional councillors to see out their term amid local government reform has solid backing in the South.
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Job done, but cost yet to be tallied
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Job done, but cost yet to be tallied
Finishing touches have been added to a refreshed central Dunedin streetscape, but the project’s final cost will not be known for months.