‘Very proud’ to open new school site
Seven years, three prime ministers and one dream later, a new site for a Dunedin school for children with special needs has been opened.
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Hospital under-staffing major issue: nurses
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Hospital under-staffing major issue: nurses
Under-stuffing at Dunedin Hospital could become a life-or-death matter, nurses say, after data was released showing the extent of the problem.
Reflecting on the past
Reflecting on the past
The Taieri River ambles through Henley, where the abandoned Henley Co-operative Cheese factory and a lower Taieri pumping station sit beside Riverside Rd.
Development still on cards
Development still on cards
Development of some kind is being explored at the site of a former bus depot in Dunedin.
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Birth injury possible factor: expert
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Birth injury possible factor: expert
A medical professional says a baby’s rib fractures could have been caused at birth, rather than at the hands of a prominent sportsman.
Council candidate queries roof costs
Council candidate queries roof costs
A construction industry veteran standing for council says the Edgar Centre’s leaky roof could be fixed for a fraction of the more than $15 million budgeted.
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Woman causes crash with baby in car
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Woman causes crash with baby in car
An intoxicated and "incoherent" Dunedin woman has admitted causing a car crash with a 1-year old in the back seat.
Lighting up the stage
Lighting up the stage
More than 40 groups performed at the polyfest during the day.
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Over $4.5m in subsidies for road repairs
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Over $4.5m in subsidies for road repairs
The Dunedin City Council will receive subsidies totalling more than $4.5 million for transport work following last October’s downpour.
Student details more Dunedin flatting woes
'Never seen something so filthy': Student details more Dunedin flatting woes
Sick, disgusting and harassed - that's how a student has described her months living in a North Dunedin flat.
Nelson homes evacuated after suspicious item found
Nelson homes evacuated after suspicious item found
Several Nelson homes have been evacuated after police were notified of a suspicious item at a Waimea Rd property late this afternoon.
Trump commits to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace: report
Trump commits to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace: report
US President Donald Trump said he remained committed to pursuing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine despite mounting uncertainty, CBS News reports.
Former top cop Jevon McSkimming not charged over sex claims
Former top cop Jevon McSkimming not charged over sex claims
Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming will not be charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
Workers 'broken' after sawmill closure confirmed
Workers 'broken' after sawmill closure confirmed
Carter Holt Harvey has confirmed its Eves Valley sawmill in Tasman will close with the loss of more than 140 jobs.
Te Pāti Māori apologises for MP's social media post
Te Pāti Māori apologises for MP's social media post
Te Pāti Māori has apologised for a social media post by one of its MPs, and instructed him to remove it.
One believed dead in crash south of Dunedin
One believed dead in crash south of Dunedin
One person is believed to have died in a crash between a motorcycle and a car which has closed State Highway 1 south of Dunedin.
Cost of living still rising faster than incomes
'Constant worry': Cost of living still rising faster than most incomes
A mum-of-two who is struggling to pay the bills and buy the basics says she is "constantly juggling to make ends meet". And the latest Infometrics data shows she is not alone.
Brawling Aussie pair pulled from burning house
Brawling Aussie pair pulled from burning house
Two men caught in a physical altercation have been rescued from a burning house in Sydney.
Principal 'proud and excited' as new Sara Cohen school opens
Principal 'proud and excited' as new Sara Cohen school opens
Seven years, three prime ministers and one dream later a new site for a Dunedin school for children with special needs has been opened.
War lessons ending as historians lose jobs
War lessons ending as historians lose jobs
Two historians who teach thousands of children about the NZ Wars, Gallipoli and Vietnam are losing their jobs, while the role of bell ringer at the carillon is being cut after Anzac Day.