Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty
The second of two military planes sent to rescue New Zealanders stranded by the Middle East war is returning home because it's not needed.
Host families open doors to homeless teens
Host families open doors to homeless teens
When Auckland couple Sue and Tony Kerr first opened their door to a homeless teenager as part of an organised programme to shelter young people in crisis, they were nervous about how it would go.
Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'
Jetstar plane swerved off runway after pilot accidentally hit 'full power'
A Jetstar plane swerved off the runway after landing at Christchurch because the pilot accidentally put the thrust lever on to full power causing the plane to accelerate, investigators...
Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after huge gas field is struck
Iran threatens Gulf energy targets after huge gas field is struck
Iran's huge Pars gas field was hit on Wednesday, a major escalation in the US-Israeli war, prompting Tehran to announce it would respond with attacks on oil and gas targets throughout the Gulf.
Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator
Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to expose alleged sex predator
Police have launched an investigation after a Waikato man was allegedly caught sending inappropriate photos and a video to a 13-year-old girl.
‘Trooper’ in setback after cancer returns
‘Trooper’ in setback after cancer returns
Just one year after ringing a bell marking the end of his cancer treatment, Noah Dobier, of Dunedin, is facing more aggressive intervention to rid him of the disease.
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Demand runs diesel dry
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Demand runs diesel dry
Diesel pumps are running dry across Otago and contractors are ramping up their prices to cover skyrocketing fuel costs.
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By-election candidate triggered bomb scare
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By-election candidate triggered bomb scare
A man whose actions triggered a bomb scare at a council is standing in the Dunedin City Council by-election.
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Art, composition fellowships returning
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Art, composition fellowships returning
After a 12-month hiatus in the Frances Hodgkins visual art and Mozart composition fellowships, the University of Otago has announced they will be resuming next year.
Rural health push can do more: study
Rural health push can do more: study
Rural health professional programmes are successfully getting more doctors into rural medical practices, but research has found the programmes need to be expanded.
Caught sleeping on porch
Caught sleeping on porch
Police are urging Dunedin’s student population to lock their flats and report suspicious activity after a middle-aged man returned to a flat where he was previously caught sleeping outside.
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Stadium needs significant upgrade: DVML
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Stadium needs significant upgrade: DVML
Councillors will be asked to back a significant investment in Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium so it can stage a wider range of events.
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‘Significant increase’ in EV, hybrid sales reported
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‘Significant increase’ in EV, hybrid sales reported
Dunedin's car dealers are reporting a surge in electric vehicle sales, as concerns about fuel prices and availability grow.
Lotto 2569
Lotto 2569
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Fish & Game seeking meeting over new bylaw
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Fish & Game seeking meeting over new bylaw
A new water supply bylaw set to be introduced this year has led to one fishing advocacy group seeking a meeting with the Dunedin City Council over access and stocking arrangements.
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Fenz hid information: firefighters
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Fenz hid information: firefighters
Firefighters have accused their bosses of hiding vital information about their working conditions from the government.
Sensory stimulation and wry commentary
Sensory stimulation and wry commentary
A feat of technical mastery, the writing and production of Motion Sickness are equally as impressive as the passion and perseverance with which its creative team execute it.
Successful blend of arias and dance
Successful blend of arias and dance
Opera Otago’s contribution to Dunedin’s Fringe Week opened in Hanover Hall on Tuesday evening with Arias at Dusk, a unique performance of popular operatic arias.
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‘Celebration of the female form’
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‘Celebration of the female form’
Sparkling costumes and big feather fans feature at a traditional Dunedin burlesque show inspired by the vintage glamour of the pre-1950s.
Moir’s risque tales hit mark
Moir’s risque tales hit mark
Dear Stalker, by award-winning comedian Harriet Moir and staged at Te Whare O Rutukia, has a sellout season for good reason.