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Mine appealed to PM over denied permit

The viewing platform at Macraes Mine. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Mine appealed to PM over denied permit

The operators of Macraes Mine appealed to the Prime Minister after a Department of Conservation (Doc) decision threatened hundreds of jobs, the Otago Daily Times can reveal.

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Mum says son 'king-hit' in alleged Dunedin high school assault

The Tennyson St entrance to Trinity Catholic College. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Mum says son 'king-hit' in alleged Dunedin high school assault

Police are investigating an alleged assault at a Dunedin secondary school which has left a mother fearful for her son’s safety.

Motorcyclist was ‘truly compassionate soul’

A motorcyclist who was killed in a crash south of Dunedin is being remembered as a "truly compassionate soul".

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Comic a love letter to city and its tales

If these walls could talk ... Writer and illustrator Veronica Brett holds a copy of DUDSTEW, a...

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Comic a love letter to city and its tales

Dunedin is just a chunky, hearty and bitter bowl of stew.

Lambing it up for the camera

Lambing it up for the camera

Aleisha had a little lamb, and all the students flocked to it.

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Agent 'inundated' as derelict old Dunedin hospital goes on market

Vandalised and burnt out, the ruins of the former Glamis Hospital are for sale. PHOTOS: STEPHEN...

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Agent 'inundated' as derelict old Dunedin hospital goes on market

A derelict former Dunedin hospital has already attracted significant interest after it was put on the market yesterday.

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Opinions split on private hospital plans

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Opinions split on private hospital plans

The man behind the new private hospital project in Dunedin says it will complement, rather than work against, the upcoming new public hospital.

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Assurance little will change for needle exchange operations

Dunedin needle exchange service at 278D King Edward Street. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Assurance little will change for needle exchange operations

The boss of the new providers of Dunedin’s needle exchange is reassuring the public very little will change regarding its operations, even as it seeks out new sites for operating.

Man jailed for Christchurch home invasion sexual assault

Murray Brunsden was sentenced to two years and eight months’ imprisonment after indecently...

Man jailed for Christchurch home invasion sexual assault

A woman who answered an early morning knock at her door was met by a stranger who forced his way into her home and sexually assaulted her.

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Firefighter celebrates 50 years of service

Outram Volunteer Fire Brigade Station Officer Fred Donaldson has recently celebrated 50 years of...

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Firefighter celebrates 50 years of service

Afghanistan quake impacts could be 'inter-generational'

A man looks for his belongings amidst the rubble of a collapsed house after the earthquake that...

Afghanistan quake impacts could be 'inter-generational'

Earthquakes that flattened villages in eastern Afghanistan this month destroyed homes and livestock, the only assets owned by most families, leaving survivors with almost nothing to...

Poland downs suspected Russian drones in airspace

A damaged drone lies after falling in the eastern Polish village of Czosnowka. Photo: Reuters

Poland downs suspected Russian drones in airspace

Poland has shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace with the backing of aircraft from its NATO allies.

New school subjects to have AI emphasis

Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii

New school subjects to have AI emphasis

The government has announced a number of new secondary school subjects and a new emphasis on artificial intelligence it says will help prepare young people for the jobs of the future.

Israel to continue pursuing Hamas leaders

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

Israel to continue pursuing Hamas leaders

If Israel failed to kill Hamas leaders in an airstrike on Qatar on Tuesday, it would succeed next time, the Israeli ambassador to the United States said.

Death toll rises to 14 in Bali floods

Tourists wade through a flooded road yesterday following overnight heavy rains in Legian, Badung,...

Death toll rises to 14 in Bali floods

The death toll from this week's floods on the Indonesian island of Bali has risen to 14 people from nine.

Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value

Police uncover cannabis operation with over $600k value

A Hawke's Bay police officer says they have uncovered one of the biggest cannabis growing operation he'd ever seen in the region.

Tom Phillips case details to stay secret

Tom Phillips case details to stay secret

Details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family will remain secret for at least another week.

Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff

Taranaki polytech to axe 20% of its staff

Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is to axe 20% of its staff as part of an effort to make it financially viable.

Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report

Newly released documents show a radicalised teen had a list of about 80 potential Auckland...

Auckland air quality improving, inland water quality falling: report

Auckland's air quality is improving, but inland water quality is in decline.

Asian heritage projected to reach one-third of NZ population

Around one-third of New Zealand's population is likely to claim Asian heritage by 2048, according to Stats NZ.

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