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It's official: Government signs contract for new Dunedin hospital

Health Minister Simoen Brown at the Dunedin hospital contract announcement with Dunedin Mayor...

It's official: Government signs contract for new Dunedin hospital

After years of delay the government has finally signed a contract to build the new Dunedin Hospital's inpatient building.

Willis 'best Finance Minister NZ's ever going to have': Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced questions at an Air New Zealand hangar opening ceremony in...

Willis 'best Finance Minister NZ's ever going to have': Luxon

The Prime Minister has mounted a fierce defence of Finance Minister Nicola Willis, in the wake of calls for Willis to resign.

Cows wandering on road badly hurt in Outram crash

Cows wandering on road badly hurt in Outram crash

Two cows which had escaped their paddock were hit by separate cars and "severely injured" in Outram early this morning.

Rats! Supermarket facing $200k fine over infestation

A rat was photographed in the supermarket's deli section.

Rats! Supermarket facing $200k fine over infestation

A South Dunedin supermarket could face a bill of $200,000 for failing to control a rat infestation early last year.

Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA after husband's murder

Erika Kirk, US Second Lady Usha Vance and US Vice President JD Vance exit Air Force Two, which is...

Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA after husband's murder

The widow of Charlie Kirk has been unanimously elected as the new CEO of Turning Point USA, the group her husband founded to galvanise young voters to Republican causes.

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Bid to revive cycleway project ‘grandstanding’

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Bid to revive cycleway project ‘grandstanding’

An attempt to revive a cycleway project in Dunedin’s student quarter is nothing more than "grandstanding" before next month’s election, an opponent says.

Canterbury resident Seth Buckley, 20, shreds a trick on a rail in the middle of the University of Otago campus during a Otago University Snow Sports Club and Red Bull Rail Jam at Union Lawn yesterday.

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Church’s apology deemed insincere

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Church’s apology deemed insincere

The Presbyterian Church has been slammed as insincere over a "performative" public apology to historical abuse survivors it plans to make in Dunedin next week.

No large-scale ‘retreat’ from South Dunedin before 2100

There will be no large-scale "retreat" from South Dunedin before the turn of the century, a new report suggests.

Monogamous chip-stealers backed for bird of year

Enterprise Dunedin destination manager and Dunedin Wildlife Hospital chairwoman Sian Sutton is...

Support for red-billed gulls to win Bird of the Year

They mate for life, successfully co-parent and spend their days having fun. However, their chip-thieving antics have given red-billed gulls a bad rap around town.

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University event celebrates, promotes te reo Māori

University of Otago students of Maori Maumahara Paringatai (left) and Lilli Baxter use poi while...

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University event celebrates, promotes te reo Māori

Tears were shed by a generation denied access to te reo when they heard the language sung loudly and proudly by Māori students at the University of Otago.

Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges

The trial is being heard at the Timaru District Court. Photo: ODT files

Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges

A prominent Otago man is "relieved" he has been cleared of sexual assault charges against him.

Pupils' work joins exhibition

Pupils' work joins exhibition

Halfway Bush School year 5 pupil Isla Srey, 10, and her peers show their artwork that will be displayed in an Otago Art Society gallery at the Dunedin Railway Station next month.

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Uni aims to return to surplus in two years

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Uni aims to return to surplus in two years

The University of Otago aims to be in surplus over the next couple of years, despite "major" funding issues.

Nurse-led service proving a plus for patients and clinicians

Archie Auchinvole, Gabby Hawkins (centre) and Jen Gapuz are part of a nurse-led team specialising...

Nurse-led service proving a plus for patients and clinicians

A new nurse-led cystoscopy service at Dunedin Hospital is helping bladder cancer patients receive their essential follow-up care on time.

Mayoral candidate promises to deliver

Mayoral candidate promises to deliver

A paper run became part of Dunedin City Council candidate Benedict Ong’s mayoral run during campaigning yesterday.

Many teens worried about drug use

The number of Dunedin secondary school students who vape has increased significantly since the...

Many teens worried about drug use

While it appears smoking and drinking are ways for teens to rebel, Otago researchers have been stunned to find many of them are actually worried about their own use of drugs, including alcohol.

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Watch: Chick takes dip before first successful flight

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Watch: Chick takes dip before first successful flight

It was second time lucky for a slightly sodden albatross chick after its first attempt at flight ended with a tumble from Taiaroa Head into Otago Harbour.

‘Just trying to have a laugh’

‘Just trying to have a laugh’

A Dunedin mayoral candidate’s late-night social media activity has landed him in hot water with the council’s electoral officer.

Christchurch woman found dead

A 66-year-old missing woman has been found dead in Christchurch this evening.

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