Sliding into a musical month
University of Otago student Ben Walker plays the trombone during the ‘‘Music in May’’ concert at First Church yesterday.
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Free pool entry for disabled proposed
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Free pool entry for disabled proposed
Free access to Dunedin pools would make a world of difference for those with lifelong disabilities, the city council has been told.
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Galer stunned, thrilled at lead
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Galer stunned, thrilled at lead
The phone call Jo Galer received about lunchtime yesterday went rather differently to how she thought it might.
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Father of fatally stabbed teen wants killer deported
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Father of fatally stabbed teen wants killer deported
The father of a Dunedin schoolboy who was stabbed to death says he will only be satisfied if his son’s teenage killer is deported.
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Daughters criticise father’s care at home
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Daughters criticise father’s care at home
The family of a man who died at a Mosgiel rest-home say they are heartbroken over the care he received and the facility is not equipped to handle palliative care patients.
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Collection of a rock star
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Exhibition honours one of Dunedin’s ‘amazing people’
Hand-drawn eggshells and the ‘‘rock collection of a rock star’’ are among several rare, never-before-seen artefacts in an exhibit dedicated to the late Dunedin musician Martin Phillipps.
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View plan document lacks detail
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View plan document lacks detail
The Dunedin City Council has been accused of lacking transparency over the way it presents key financial information.
Call for NZ to act now to deal with climate change
Call for NZ to act now to deal with climate change
Parts of the country will not be able to afford insurance within 10 years as more extreme weather events hit the country, the Climate Change Commission says.
Major overhaul of playground
Major overhaul of playground
Work has begun on the revamp of the Opoho Park Playground.
Apology after delays led to tumour growth
Apology after delays led to tumour growth
Health New Zealand Southern has apologised for multiple delays to the treatment of a young man’s eye which led to the growth of a cancerous tumour.
'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament
'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament
Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says "you don't get resilient unless you have to be", as she farewells Parliament.
Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack
Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack
An Australian teenager allegedly fuelled by racist and nationalist views has faced court accused of planning a terrorist attack.
Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands
'I don't how they'll survive': Power prices jump by a third on Chatham Islands
Power prices on the Chatham Islands are about to jump by a third because of high fuel prices.
Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme
Govt mulled phase-out before axing fees-free scheme
By Lauren Crimp of RNZThe government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go. The policy which covers...
Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern
Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern
National's partners Act and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest poll, but the coalition bloc is still holding its lead.
Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'
Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'
Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support".
Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards
Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards
Virginia Giuffre's powerful posthumous memoir has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.
Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing
Police swoop to rescue dog during court hearing
A recent court appearance in Christchurch prompted police to act quickly to check on the well-being of a small dog caught up in a family harm situation.
Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says
Kiwi ICE detainee shackled, deprived of food, family says
The sister-in-law of a New Zealander held in ICE custody alleges she was shackled and not fed while being transferred to a different state.
'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police
'Call-up from the All Blacks': Member of public tackles man fleeing police
A Whangārei man has been praised for tackling a man who was fleeing police.