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Dunedin man baffled at magnitude of energy bill

Dunedin resident John Van Buskirk is questioning how his power bill can be so high. PHOTO: PETER...

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Dunedin man baffled at magnitude of energy bill

A Dunedin octogenarian living in a small house with gas-fuelled hot water and stove has been wondering why his electricity bill is $500 a month.

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10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer

Ward 10A at Wakari hospital. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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10a ‘needs to be shut down’: ex-staffer

A former staff member of a notorious ward in a Dunedin mental health facility says shutting it down is the only logical option.

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New upoko ‘humbled’

Recently appointed upoko of Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Matapura Ellison, pictured in front...

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New upoko ‘humbled’

The new leader of Puketeraki Marae says he is honoured by his appointment, which follows in the footsteps of his father and cousin.

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Online images of perfect teeth may erode teens’ self-confidence: new study

Seemingly perfect smiles on social media are eroding teens’ self-confidence, new research shows....

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Online images of perfect teeth may erode teens’ self-confidence: new study

Idealised images of perfect teeth that are ‘‘algorithmically amplified’’ on social media may erode the self-confidence of teenagers, a new study shows.

Typhoon to bring 'catastrophically destructive' winds to Pacific Islands

Super Typhoon Bavi was causing strong winds and rain at Guam International Airport in Tamuning....

Typhoon to bring 'catastrophically destructive' winds to Pacific Islands

Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean today.

Thousands evacuated as wildfire burns in France

French firefighters work to extinguish a fire near a farm in Grand-Auverne, as drought worsens in...

Thousands evacuated as wildfire burns in France

A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages.

AI moving faster than people 'anyone can keep up', UN warns

AI moving faster than people 'anyone can keep up', UN warns

The United Nations secretary general warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than anyone can keep up.

Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific

New Zealand says China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region.

Kiwis over 50 among world's worst for 'hazardous drinking'

Kiwis over 50 among world's worst for 'hazardous drinking'

New Zealanders over 50 get the gold medal for hazardous drinking when compared with eight other countries, an alcohol researcher says.

New cancer therapy machine fully operational

The new state-of-the-art linear accelerator at Dunedin Hospital. Photo: Supplied

New cancer therapy machine fully operational

Southern cancer patients are now being treated by Dunedin's new radiation therapy machine.

Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. PHOTO RNZ (file)

Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy

The Green Party would ban bottom trawling and lower the nitrate limit for drinking water, under its rivers and oceans policy package.

Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport

Noah went from living on the streets to sniffing out food as a proud member of the canine...

Noah the former stray thriving as sniffer dog at Christchurch Airport

A stray dog has gone from rags to riches, securing a job at Christchurch Airport after he was found living on the street.

Bank to offer support to those hit by weather

Severe rainfall has caused flooding across parts of the Otago region over the past 24 hours....

Bank to offer support to those hit by weather

One bank has confirmed it is offering support for Otago residents who have been impacted financially by the severe weather sweeping the province.

Calm before the storm

Enjoying the sunrise.

Extra beds added to hospitals to meet winter demand

Health NZ is adding 30 more temporary beds than initially expected to hospitals around the country in order to meet winter demand.

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Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'

A woman claims she was bitten by her neighbour’s dog, triggering a response by the council to...

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Owner says pet accused of attack 'the friendliest dog out'

A woman’s bid to have her dog’s classification of menacing reversed includes allegations the DCC was blaming the breed and the dog could not ‘‘magically’’ walk through a fence and attack people.

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Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby

Invercargill’s Southern Most Skaters roller derby team have a go at the Edgar Centre on Saturday....

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Friends gained, skills picked up in roller derby

Dunedin has a new batch of beginner skaters getting ready to make it in the rough and tumble world of roller derby.

Dunedin emergency centre closes as focus shifts to recovery

Dunedin's emergency operations centre has closed as efforts transition from emergency to recovery in response to the significant rain event of the past two days.