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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct

A proposed design for the $9 million "Industry on Hillside" development, at 249 Hillside Rd....

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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct

A developer aiming to bring 12 businesses to a new multimillion-dollar industrial precinct in South Dunedin says the city is on the cusp of a boom.

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Farra gets first woman CEO

Farra Engineering’s new chief executive Sally Henderson views a new building maintenance unit...

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New Farra CEO well suited to role

For the first time in its more than 160-year history, Dunedin’s Farra Engineering will have a woman leading the business.

‘Bit uncertain’: Christmas weather not shaping up well

If you see blue sky in the run-up to Christmas, you should probably make the most of it.

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Otago mayors pledge co-operation

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Otago mayors pledge co-operation

Otago mayors say they are keen to get involved in new local government reforms, but have sounded warnings over workload, equity and maintaining a local voice.

Owaka hit-and-run killer badly beaten by ex-cellmate

Owaka hit-and-run killer badly beaten by ex-cellmate

Double-bunking in a cell at the Otago Corrections Facility, Dion James Baker and Alun Garth McLachlan forged an unlikely friendship.

Lotto 2543

The man purchased his ticket from Bell Block Supermarket in New Plymouth, and is the 17th person...

Lotto 2543

Results from last night's Lotto draw

Aurora, Alpine working on integrating operations

Aurora, Alpine working on integrating operations

Southern electricity lines companies Aurora Energy and Alpine Energy are joining forces in a bid to lower costs, but are stopping short of a full merger.

Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed

Wakari ward 10A makeover confirmed

A major makeover is confirmed for a troubled ward at Wakari Hospital.

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Fund cut will hurt disabled people: advocate

A mobility service for people who struggle to get around is proving popular in Invercargill....

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Fund cut will hurt disabled people: advocate

The decrease of the subsidy for a transport assistance scheme will leave disabled people with fewer options and feeling like they are no longer a full member of society, a disability advocate says.

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DCC wastewater action ‘line in sand’

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DCC wastewater action ‘line in sand’

Official action over South Dunedin wastewater overflows marks an "important line in the sand" for the city council and affected residents alike, a councillor says.

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‘Folkies’ to celebrate 50 years of Whare Flat festival

The Pioneer Pog ‘n’ Scroggin Bush Band perform at the Whare Flat Folk Festival in 2000. Photos:...

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‘Folkies’ to celebrate 50 years of Whare Flat festival

From playing music on the back of a truck to growing so big it had to be held in secret, "folkies" will soon celebrate half a century of a legendary Dunedin music festival.

Water fight getaway (flip-)flops

St Leonard’s School year 2 pupil Muhammad Rohaan Saleem, 7, gets sprayed by his principal Sarah...

Water fight getaway (flip-)flops

Adam Turner has learnt the hard way that you do not bring a pair of jandals to a water fight.

Poll puts Labour well ahead of National

Labour leader Chris Hipkins (L) is preferred prime minister on 45 percent, while National's...

Poll puts Labour well ahead of National

Labour has an eight-point lead over National in the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll, but neither the coalition nor the opposition has the numbers to govern.

Bondi Beach terror accused faces 59 charges

Police officers stand guard outside Bondi Pavilion earlier this week following the attack at...

Bondi Beach terror accused faces 59 charges

Accused terrorist Naveed Akram has been charged with murder among 59 offences over the deadly Bondi Beach attack at the weekend.

Officer shot in Bondi attack loses vision in one eye

Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert was shot twice during the Bondi Beach attack. Photo: NSW Police

Officer shot in Bondi attack loses vision in one eye

A young police officer shot in the head during the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach has been promised he will have a job to return to, despite a severe eye injury.

Man carrying samurai sword in Auckland's Queen St arrested

Man carrying samurai sword in Auckland's Queen St arrested

A man has been arrested in central Auckland for carrying a samurai sword, which some members of the public mistook for a gun.

Christchurch man 'tried to solicit sexual favours from teen girls'

Christchurch man 'tried to solicit sexual favours from teen girls'

A Christchurch man is accused of trying to solicit sexual favours from two teenage girls and sexually taunting a third, court documents show.

How's the weather looking for Christmas?

'Million-dollar question': How's the weather looking for Christmas?

Christmas Day celebrations may need to be inside for the parts of the country, as a forecaster says it may not come with the settled weather many of us are hoping for.

300 hours of work gone: Vandals destroy town's craft Christmas tree

The handmade sustainable Christmas tree in central Featherston after it was destroyed. Photo:...

300 hours of work gone: Vandals destroy town's craft Christmas tree

Vandals have destroyed a prominent Christmas tree in a Wairarapa town, casting a cloud over what should have been a time of celebration.

Porn addiction 'simply overwhelmed him'

Jevon McSkimming was sentenced to nine months' home detention at the Wellington District Court....

Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming avoids jail over objectionable material

Disgraced former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming has avoided jail time over possessing child sexual exploitation material.

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