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‘I think it’s a very interesting council’

New faces at the Dunedin City Council table are (from left) Mickey Treadwell, Doug Hall, John...

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‘I think it’s a very interesting council’

Rounding out an unpredictable council lineup, with backgrounds in health, business and technology, Dunedin’s six new councillors say they are ready to get stuck into the big issues.

Students all grins for case study win

The Otago University MBA case team (from left) coach Tony Garry, Yash Gautam, Prableen Singh,...

Students all grins for case study win

The University of Otago team has won the New Zealand National MBA Case Competition.

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Singing for the fallen

The Dunedin RSA Choir sings inside the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday.

ORC preliminary results show no change

ORC preliminary results show no change

Updated election results for the Otago Regional Council have not changed the picture since early information on election day.

Making a splash

Wet weather brought numerous large puddles for drivers in the city to navigate yesterday.

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Uni’s 2026 arts fellows city-born dancer, Wellington poet

Dunedin-born contemporary dancer, teacher and choreographer Jeremy Beck is the recipient of the...

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Uni’s 2026 arts fellows city-born dancer, Wellington poet

A Dunedin-born dance teacher hopes he will be able to grow the city’s dance community after being awarded a prestigious six-month fellowship.

Voter approval drops significantly for both Luxon and Hipkins

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Voter approval drops significantly for both Luxon and Hipkins

A new poll shows voters' approval for the leaders of the two most major parties is dropping significantly.

Joy as Hamas releases Israeli hostages

Hamas has handed over the first seven of 20 surviving Israeli hostages, and Israel's military said the Red Cross was en route to receive the remaining 13.

Driver dies in crash after police pursuit

Driver dies in crash after police pursuit in Whāngarei

Police say investigations are under way after a driver died in a crash following a police pursuit in Whāngarei at the weekend.

Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station

An Auckland Transport bus crashed into the New Lynn station this afternoon. Photo: Supplied /...

Electric bus crashes into Auckland train station

A bus from Auckland Transport's electric fleet has crashed into the city's New Lynn train station.

Qantas leak could cost airline billions

Qantas cancelled a quarter of its flights between May and July 2022, which amounted to about 15...

Qantas leak could cost airline billions

A data breach that has already cost the boss of Qantas more than most people make in a year could hit the airline for billions of dollars.

NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes made

NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes made

New Zealand First has raised concerns about the government's Gene Tech bill, and says it will not support the bill into law without further major changes.

Young girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'

Angela Milner is fundraising for her granddaughter Kiara to attend weekly therapy at the new...

Young Christchurch girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'

A Christchurch 9-year-old living with an extremely rare condition has battled through countless challenges and achieved remarkable milestones.

Class Act 2025

Class Act celebrates the excellence of young people in our province and now, more than ever, we will be looking to them for leadership.

Remarkable group of young leaders

Remarkable group of young leaders

Tēnā koutou,Congratulations to this year’s Class Act recipients — a remarkable group of young leaders who reflect the values and aspirations we champion at the University of Otago — Ōtākou Whakaihu...

Care home took intimate photos of resident after sex assault claims

The woman was receiving hospital-level care at Bainlea House in Rangiora when claims were made...

Care home took intimate photos of resident after sex assault claims

A Canterbury elderly care facility was told to improve its standards after claims a resident was sexually assaulted.

Wakatipu High School

Charlie ManserWakatipu High School’s Charlie Manser is not afraid of keeping up a relentless schedule in pursuit of excellence in the classroom as well as in several sporting codes.

Waitaki Girls' High School

Ella FraserWaitaki Girls’ High School deputy head girl Ella Fraser hopes to become a sports physiotherapist. It is the perfect career to combine two of her passions — sports and helping people...

Waitaki Boys' High School

Lachlan WrightSoon Lachlan Wright’s portrait will hang alongside some of Waitaki Boys’ High School’s best and brightest past students.

Trinity Catholic College

Anamika JonesAnamika Jones is on her way to fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a singer.

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