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Australia eyes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the scene of the attack at Bondi Beach in...

Australia eyes tougher gun laws in wake of Bondi attack

Tighter rules around gun ownership could be rapidly rolled out in Australia after a licensed firearm user and his son killed at least 15 people in a terrorist attack.

Medical centre ditches after-hours service

The Mornington Medical Centre. Photo: Google Maps

Medical centre ditches after-hours service

The Mornington Medical Centre is no longer providing an after-hours care service, as Dunedin Urgent Doctors moves to a 24/7 model.

Director and wife found dead at LA home

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele arrive at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" at...

Director Rob Reiner and wife found dead in their Los Angeles home

Director Rob Reiner, who made films including 'Stand By Me' and 'The Princess Bride', has been found dead with his wife in their Los Angeles home, in what police say is an apparent homicide.

'Antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty': Luxon on Bondi attack

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

'Antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty': Luxon on Bondi attack

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the terror attack at Bondi Beach yesterday "appears to have been an act of antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty".

Security stepped up for NZ's Jewish community

A police car outside a Wellington synagogue on Monday, following the deadly shooting at Bondi...

Security stepped up for NZ's Jewish community after Bondi terror attack

Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney.

Climbers overdue as heavy weather hits Aoraki Mt Cook

Intense moonlight makes Mt Sefton shimmer long after dark. PHOTOS: PAUL GORMAN

Climbers overdue as heavy weather hits Aoraki Mt Cook

Two climbers on Aoraki Mt Cook are overdue from their climb as strong winds and heavy rain hamper search and rescue efforts.

Tourist charged with eight counts of attempted murder over Queensland hit-and-run

A tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after allegedly ploughing his car into pedestrians in what Queensland police say was a deliberate hit-and-run.

Canterbury crash blocks part of SH1

Canterbury crash blocks part of SH1

State Highway 1 is down to one lane south of Dunsandel after a car hit a powerpole shortly before noon today.

Manhunt following North Island double homicide

Police said they were looking for Mitchell Cole, 29, as part of their enquiries Photo: Supplied /...

Manhunt following North Island double homicide

Police investigating a double homicide in the central North Island have released an image of a man they're describing as a person of interest.

Dramatic footage of car 'crushed' by logging truck emerges

Dramatic footage has emerged of a crash involving a logging truck and a car carrying a woman and her 1-year-old son on Dunedin's Southern Motorway last week.

'Good neighbourhood watch' catches teens on property

'Good neighbourhood watch' catches teens on property

Two teenagers who allegedly burgled a Dunedin sleepout were arrested after being dobbed in by vigilant neighbours, police say.

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Big-spending Simms stumped up thousands for teammates

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Big-spending Simms stumped up thousands for teammates

Unsuccessful Dunedin mayoral candidate Andrew Simms has declared campaign costs of $45,000 and has stumped up tens of thousands more for his teammates.

Bystander who tackled Bondi shooter hailed as hero

A man in civilian clothing jumps on the shooter before disarming him. Photo: Screenshot/Supplied

Bystander who tackled Bondi shooter hailed as hero

A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sunday's deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach has been hailed as a hero whose actions saved lives.

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Study spurred by desire to make a difference

Linda Taylor has drawn on her experiences working in the corporate and charity worlds to complete...

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Study spurred by desire to make a difference

Watching major corporations spend more on dinner for a client than a charity can make in a week was deeply frustrating for Linda Taylor.

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Capping off another year at regalia hire service

Graduate Women Otago academic dress hire gown room manager Dr Jules Gross (left) with Cubby...

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Capping off another year at regalia hire service

The worst part of the job is doing "the sniff test" for "the smellies".

Throngs of graduands through central city

Throngs of graduands through central city

University of Otago graduands parade in George St, Dunedin, on their way to the Dunedin Town Hall, on Saturday.

Moana pool hydroslide reopens to relief of city’s children

Jack, 4 (left), and Leo Meintjes, 6, were among the first to go down the refurbished hydroslide...

Moana pool hydroslide reopens to relief of city’s children

The Meintjes brothers spent much of yesterday morning slip-sliding away at Moana Pool’s refurbished hydroslide.

Love on the court: Special Olympics couple shoot hoops

Newlyweds Wade and Brittney Elliott competed together on the same team for the first time at this...

Love on the court: Special Olympics couple shoot hoops

The annual Special Olympics is about more than the love of the game — friendships are forged and sometimes true love is also discovered.

Right note for Christmas

The Dunedin Salvation Army band strike up Deck the Halls during the Port Chalmers and District Lions Christmas music concert held at Iona Church yesterday.

In fine voice

Members of the Cantores Choir perform Christmas carols at Tūhura Otago Museum yesterday.

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