Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary
The Green Party has criticised the government's decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme.
Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers
Countries prepare to evacuate hantavirus ship passengers
Countries are preparing to evacuate citizens from the luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly strain of hantavirus, as health authorities say the risk of the virus spreading is low.
Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words
Obituary: Barsby let deeds match words
The Roman poet Ovid wrote "Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these".
New suspected hantavirus cases found
New suspected hantavirus cases found
Two new suspected cases of hantavirus have been reported: one in Spain, the other on a remote South Atlantic island, as experts race to contain an outbreak that began on a luxury cruise ship.
Starmer vows to fight on as Labour punished in polls
Starmer vows to fight on as Labour punished in polls
Britain's PM has vowed to stay in office to "deliver change" after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in English local elections and parliamentary votes in Scotland and Wales.
Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim
Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers previously set an expectation that employment matters be resolved within 60 days.
Ute stuck in Canterbury river
Ute stuck in Canterbury river
Rescue teams are working to free a vehicle in a river near Christchurch following bad weather.
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
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‘Really proud’ at bittersweet graduation
‘‘After my partner’s accident, I thought nothing else can hurt me, so I’ve got nothing to lose by trying.’’
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Store owner accuses police of ‘bully’ tactics
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Store owner accuses police of ‘bully’ tactics
A Dunedin bottle store owner has accused police of bullying and using ‘‘pressure tactics’’ in their bid to oppose its liquor licence.
City thrives in nature competition
City thrives in nature competition
A dedicated beekeeper’s passion for mushrooms has catapulted Dunedin past Auckland in a friendly nature competition.
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Man avoids conviction following ‘vile’ attack
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Man avoids conviction following ‘vile’ attack
A Dunedin youth support worker has avoided a conviction after punching a stranger in the face, nearly causing him to go blind.
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Large sum found after death
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Large sum found after death
A drug-dealer found dead in a Dunedin motel room had more than $30,000 with him at the time.
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Surfing siblings to take on world
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Surfing siblings to take on world
A pair of Dunedin siblings will represent New Zealand on the world stage at an international surfing competition in El Salvador.
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Paid parking changes net DCC $121k
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Paid parking changes net DCC $121k
The Dunedin City Council has raked in more than $120,000 in Sunday parking revenue six months since the policy came into force.
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DCC lead stance prompts debate
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DCC lead stance prompts debate
The Dunedin City Council’s controversial stance about redevelopment and residual lead in soil prompted a lot of discussion among government officials and advisers.
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Manager thrilled to dive into role
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Manager thrilled to dive into role
After 20 years away from Dunedin, the city’s new pools manager is thrilled to dive headfirst into his role.
Preparing for pool bulkhead’s return
Preparing for pool bulkhead’s return
Workers at Moana Pool prepare to hoist the main pool’s bulkhead back into the water yesterday morning.
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Candidates back Port Chalmers area revival
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Candidates back Port Chalmers area revival
Plans to revive an abandoned area in Port Chalmers once slated for state housing has the approval of most Dunedin City by-election candidates.
Exhibition to mark milestone
Exhibition to mark milestone
Non-profit art studio Artsenta is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a community art exhibition at the Otago Museum.
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Minister bullish about reform
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Minister bullish about reform
The conservation minister is bullish about proposed changes to an ‘‘outdated and slow system’’ and has hit out at the wilding pine debacle.