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A drone photo shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack...

Israel warns 'Tehran will burn' as strikes continue

Israel has pounded Iran for a second day and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its campaign would intensify, while Tehran called off nuclear talks that Washington had held out as the only way...

US lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated assassination’

State representative Melissa Hortman. Photo: Supplied

US lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated assassination’

A gunman posing as a police officer killed a senior Democratic state assemblywoman and her husband on Saturday in an apparent "politically motivated assassination," and wounded a second lawmaker and his spouse.

Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible'

The country's largest teaching union is considering legal action against the government's decision to cut resource teachers in primary schools, confirmed last month as part of the Budget.

Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo

Woman avoids jail after 'falling in love' with 15yo

A mother of three "fell in love" with a friend’s 15-year-old son and formed a "relationship" with him before authorities discovered her "distorted thinking".

Israeli embassy closes in Wellington

A pro-Palestinian protest outside the Israeli Embassy building in 2023. Photo: RNZ

Israeli embassy closes in Wellington

The Israeli embassy in New Zealand has shut as part of a worldwide closure of the country's diplomatic missions.

Fire leaves Brighton shed 'significantly damaged'

Firefighters from around the city were called to a well-involved fire that "significantly damaged" a Brighton shed overnight.

Iran, Israel trade missile barrages

Rescue and security personnel work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel...

Iran, Israel trade missile barrages

Iran has launched retaliatory airstrikes at Israel, with explosions heard in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, following Israel's biggest-ever military strike against its longstanding enemy.

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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’

Cr Sophie Barker has joined the race to become mayor of Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Mayoral candidate ‘ready to step up’

Sophie Barker has put a stop to all the rumours and speculation by announcing her campaign to be mayor of Dunedin.

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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill

Dunedin city councillor Christine Garey hopes her fellow elected members will back her motion for...

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DCC to consider official support for Israel sanctions Bill

A Dunedin City councillor is urging her colleagues to support a government Bill which would impose sanctions against Israel.

Study founder dies

Study founder dies

Founder of the Dunedin Study, Dr Philip (Phil) Silva, has died, aged 84.

‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked

Former Dunedin Mayor and prominent businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs. Photo: ODT files

‘Remarkable life of achievement’ marked

Former Dunedin mayor and prominent Otago businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has been remembered as a "true champion of getting things done".

Sober driver not licensed

Sober driver not licensed

A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court appearance for his friend.

School becomes shearing shed

King’s High School students shaved their heads for support fellow classmate Taiaroa McDonald, 17,...

School becomes shearing shed

Taiaroa McDonald’s classmates have made sure he does not stick out by getting the same haircut as him after the 17-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.

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Science fund cuts further blow for uni

"Taken in isolation, the effect is manageable but does represent a lost opportunity for our...

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Science fund cuts further blow for uni

The cutting of a wide-ranging government science fund is another blow for the University of Otago, academics say.

Show smooth sailing for stand-in

King’s High School student Ethan Towers has stepped in to take over the lead role of Danny Zuko...

Show smooth sailing for stand-in

A last-minute replacement has saved the show for two Dunedin secondary schools.

Gearing up for the game

Gearing up for the game

Workers construct temporary seating at the east end of the Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, ahead of the All Black v France rugby test match on July 5.

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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist

Dunedin oncologist Prof Chris Jackson pours a glass of orange juice, referencing a vitamin C ...

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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist

A Dunedin oncologist is concerned about the rampant spread of misinformation among medical practitioners and wellness gurus about coffee enemas, juices and vitamin C as "cancer cures".

Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore

Dunedin ReStore worker Grant McDougall displays treasures from the Martin Phillipps collection...

Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore

A compendium of books, records, DVDs and other ephemera which belonged to Martin Phillipps is now for sale at ReStore.

Ceres working at new hospital site

Ceres working at new hospital site

Contractors from Christchurch-based construction company Ceres work on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building on Thursday.

Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation

Armed police swarm a Gladstone Rd, North East Valley property on Thursday, as part of a pre...

Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation

The armed raid of a North Dunedin property was part of a region-wide operation that ended with about 70 drug charges.

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