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Curriculum change time to go
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Curriculum change time to go
A Dunedin teacher who describes himself as the "class clown" says he is glad to be retiring before the new curriculum structure turns him into a "robot".
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Walking bus resolves ‘ridiculous’ situation
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‘Nothing flash’: walking bus resolves ‘ridiculous’ situation
When Roger Hogg realised four of his grandchildren were being dropped off at the same school in three different cars, he knew something needed to be done.
No sign of wallabies yet in hunt
No sign of wallabies yet in hunt
The wallaby search programme around Flagstaff has come up with nothing so far, but the hunt will continue.
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Health centre forced to reduce after-hours
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Health centre forced to reduce after-hours
Financial constraints and staff wellbeing have prompted the Mosgiel Health Centre to make cuts to some of its after-hours services.
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Pupils complete relationship-building police programme
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Pupils complete relationship-building police programme
An eight-week fitness course aimed at breaking down barriers between Dunedin police and young people is about to have its 10th cohort of primary school pupils graduate.
Effectively communicating science with the public recognised
Effectively communicating science with the public recognised
Nic Rawlence is living his childhood dream.
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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand
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Dunedin murder accused admits to lying about cut to hand
A Dunedin man accused of a grisly murder admitted lying to police about how he sustained a cut to his hand.
Sea lion spotted on early morning jaunt to dry cleaners
Sea lion spotted on early morning jaunt to dry cleaners
Fishy smells and stains on your fur coat are annoying.
Warrant issued after conman’s no-show
Warrant issued after conman’s no-show
A recidivist conman with a penchant for preying on vulnerable women has failed to show up to court for his latest hearing.
Transfer of bodies made
Transfer of bodies made
Israel has transferred the bodies of 15 Palestinians to the Gaza Strip, the territory’s Hamas-run health authority said yesterday, after the remains of the latest hostage returned to Israel were...
Arrest over alleged disorder incident at holiday park
Arrest over alleged disorder incident at holiday park
A woman was arrested and charged with wilful damage after allegedly becoming aggressive at the Dunedin Holiday Park this afternoon.
Pressing engagement? Sea lion makes stop at Dunedin dry cleaners
Pressing engagement? Sea lion makes stop at Dunedin dry cleaners
Fishy smells and stains on your fur coat are annoying.
Conman a no-show at latest hearing
Conman a no-show at latest hearing
A recidivist conman with a penchant for preying on vulnerable women has failed to show up to a Dunedin court for his latest hearing.
Dunedin fire truck breaks down on way to job
Dunedin fire truck breaks down on way to job
A fire command unit has broken down on a Dunedin motorway exit the day before firefighters strike over old and failing equipment.
Pot of water no match for house fire
Pot of water no match for house fire
A householder made a futile - and risky - bid to put a fire in her home out using a pot of water. But as this photo shows, it was never going to work.
Christchurch location favoured for Erebus Memorial
Christchurch location favoured for Erebus Memorial
Christchurch is likely to become the home to the new National Erebus Memorial after the Government paused further exploration of Auckland as a potential location.
Armed man tasered after threatening mum and baby
Armed man tasered after threatening mum and baby
Police were justified in tasering a man armed with hedge trimming blade, who suffered a serious head injury after falling on the road, its watchdog says.
Person killed in motorcycle crash near Kaikōura
Person killed in motorcycle crash near Kaikōura
A person has died following a motorcycle crash in North Canterbury.
Woman dies after shark attack, man critically hurt
Woman dies after shark attack, man critically hurt
A woman is dead after a shark attack at a remote New South Wales beach, and a man is in hospital in a critical condition after also being bitten.
'Targeted': National Guard soldiers shot near White House
'Targeted': National Guard soldiers shot near White House
Two National Guard soldiers have been critically injured in a shooting near the White House in what US officials describe as a targeted ambush. A suspect is in custody.