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Anxiety inspires holistic remedy
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Anxiety inspires holistic remedy
Experiencing repeated panic and anxiety attacks after her father’s death prompted a Dunedin secondary student to make an anxiety relief spray.
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Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it
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Dunedin trio best in land and there's no debate about it
Three Dunedin secondary school students were so focused on winning the national debating tournament in Parliament, Christopher Luxon himself could not have shaken their focus.
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Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k
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Cost of Ong’s ‘unpredictable’ conduct hits $17k
Council costs for investigating Cr Benedict Ong’s behaviour have passed $17,000, but some around the council table fear the final figure and cost to Dunedin’s reputation could climb much higher.
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Young duo’s car-stealing spree continues
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Young duo’s car-stealing spree continues
Another day, another few car thefts in the city.
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'No major projects' planned to ease Mosgiel traffic woes
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'No major projects' planned to ease Mosgiel traffic woes
A watching brief will be maintained over Mosgiel traffic issues before any substantial long-term fix is proposed, transport officials say.
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Fossils to be reunited in US
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Fossils to be reunited in US
For decades, a fossilised whale has been sitting in the basement of the University of Otago’s geology department — minus its head.
UK doctors say social media as bad as smoking for children
UK doctors say social media as bad as smoking for children
Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors say, as they urge lawmakers to tackle the harm that they say excessive screen time is causing to young people.
'How about I punch you in the f***** face?'
'How about I punch you in the f***** face?'
A man facing a raft of family harm and violence charges has lashed out at the Crown, describing the prosecutor as a "freak" and "twisted".
Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones
Gulf Harbour body was wrapped in plastic, weighed down with stones
Officers investigating the death of Chinese woman Shulai Wang found the body wrapped in five layers of plastic bags and tied to stones weighing more than 15 kilograms.
Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout
Hanmer Springs dumps flyride plan after cost blowout
A proposed Hanmer Springs flyride has been scrapped by the Hurunui District Council after its estimated cost more than doubled.
Lonely station carries names of soldiers past
Lonely station carries names of soldiers past
Sitting under a huge sky, the Sutton Railway Station opened in 1891 and closed in 1986, but was retained for tourist trains.
PM shows no interest in MP allowance change after backlash
PM shows no interest in MP allowance change after backlash
Christopher Luxon is showing no interest in tightening the housing allowance system for MPs despite the coalition making it harder for other New Zealanders to claim accommodation support.
Council to put up another $15m for Christ Church Cathedral
Council to put up another $15m for Christ Church Cathedral
Christchurch city councillors have voted to put another $15 million of ratepayer money into restoring Christ Church Cathedral.
Rain brings hope of solving mystery of missing Aussie boy
Rain brings hope of solving mystery of missing Aussie boy
Heavy rain at a remote South Australian station has prompted police to renew their search for a four-year-old boy who has been missing for more than eight months.
Dame Lynda reveals Jools' final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'
Dame Lynda reveals Jools' final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'
Dame Lynda Topp has revealed her late twin sister, Dame Jools, left behind a letter asking her: “If you get a chance Lynda, could you thank New Zealand for me?”
Iran made to commute to US World Cup games from Mexico
Iran made to commute to US World Cup games from Mexico
Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament.
Deal could 'take a few days' as US launches fresh strikes on Iran
Deal could 'take a few days' as US launches fresh strikes on Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiating a deal with Iran could "take a few days," quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict.
Stalking now a criminal offence
Stalking now a criminal offence
Until today, stalking wasn't exactly legal, but it also wasn't a crime. New legislation criminalises stalking, giving victims a path to get help - and police the power to intervene.
Crack prevents chemical tank from exploding
Crack prevents chemical tank from exploding
Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding.
Police won't investigate more 'irregular' breath tests
Police won't investigate more 'irregular' breath tests
Police will not investigate how many staff were involved in 12,000 additional "irregular" breath tests, saying it would be "impractical".