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Millennial saint relic to visit Dunedin
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Millennial saint relic to visit Dunedin
Excitement is building in the Catholic community ahead of the arrival in Dunedin of a relic of the first millennial saint.
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Partner of rape accused defends her ‘wonderful man’
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Partner of rape accused defends her ‘wonderful man’
A Dunedin businessman accused of multiple rapes has been described as ‘‘a wonderful man’’ by his partner.
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Councillors ‘manipulated, silenced’ over South D plan
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Councillors ‘manipulated, silenced’ over South D plan
A political firestorm has erupted over proposed property buy-ups in South Dunedin as two councillors prepare to take legal action against their own council.
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Baby killer’s reports ‘excellent’ before using drugs on parole
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Baby killer’s reports ‘excellent’ before using drugs on parole
Just weeks after being commended by the Parole Board for his good behaviour, a baby killer had drugs delivered to his accommodation.
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Unmarked grave work given funding boost
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Unmarked grave work given funding boost
A Dunedin woman on a quest to bring dignity to those buried in unmarked graves is thrilled a funding boost will help fix past mistakes.
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Mosgiel traffic funding essential: MPs
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Mosgiel traffic funding essential: MPs
The government must prioritise traffic concerns in Mosgiel instead of lumping critical work behind North Island projects, local MPs say.
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Studio marks four decades
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Studio marks four decades
A Dunedin non-profit art studio has celebrated its 40th anniversary, despite the ongoing challenges stacked against arts-focused charities around the country.
Dunedin, Invercargill tickets among Lotto winners
Dunedin, Invercargill tickets among Lotto winners
Tickets bought in Dunedin and Invercargill both proved winners in tonight's Lotto draw.
Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week
Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week
Britain's former health minister Wes Streeting said he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister as soon as next week.
Characters leap off the page
Characters leap off the page
Trinity Catholic College year 9 student Evelyn Mosley, 14, dressed as her favourite character ‘‘Tord’’ from Eddsworld with her classmates for ‘‘dress as a book character day’’. The event...
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
'Cats do monstrous amounts of damage': ownership rules reassessed
A conservation group looking to bring native birds back to a Canterbury town have welcomed council plans for expanded rules around cat ownership.
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Government officials have defended using automated tools to make some decisions about people's benefits, saying it's a "no-brainer".
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
Officer uses axe to rescue driver in submerged car
A police officer used an axe to smash a window and rescue a driver in a car that was being pulled under water in Auckland's Okahu Bay earlier this week.
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
No conviction for high profile sportsman with drink driving charge
A high-profile former sportsperson has been discharged without conviction following a charge of driving with excess blood alcohol.
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
The Internal Affairs Minister has taken a swipe at government agencies taking a relaxed approach to public accountability despite being responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars.
Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom
Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom
A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans.
Person airlifted to Christchurch Hospital as vehicle 'jack-knifes' on Dunedin motorway
Person airlifted to Christchurch Hospital as vehicle 'jack-knifes' on Dunedin motorway
One person has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition following a crash on Dunedin's Southern Motorway this afternoon.
'Much-loved' Rory mauled to death by other dog
'Much-loved' family pet mauled to death by other dog on walkway
A family dog has been mauled to death on a popular riverside walkway and the dog responsible is yet to be caught.
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Group came to NZ 'specifically to manufacture illicit drugs', police say
Police say 11 Chinese and Taiwanese nationals who are being linked to a transnational organised crime cell have been arrested over charges of supplying methamphetamine.