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Outback killer's death robs family of hopes for peace

Notorious outback killer Bradley Murdoch has died, meaning the chance of recovering his victim Peter Falconio's body is considered remote at best.

Waiuku crash: Mum leaves behind three children

A mother killed in a crash with her daughter and niece in Waikato has left behind three children including her eight-week-old baby.

Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman

The Nelson Tasman region is facing months of work to recover from recent bouts of bad weather....

Signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman

Forecasters say more bad weather could bring significant rain to the waterlogged top of the South Island towards the end of this month and into August.

Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills

Unaloto Latu sells her homemade cakes to help pay for eggs and milk for her family - but it is...

Kids sleep on chairs, family eats only rice to pay bills

Unaloto Latu's family is one of many caught in an alarming rise in poverty.

Freezing fog and black ice on Sth Island highways

Fog on State Highway 8 presents a risk for motorists, NZTA says. Photo: Supplied / NZTA

Warning of freezing fog and black ice on South Island highways

Drivers in the central South Island are being warned to be aware of freezing fog and black ice over the next few days.

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

A Dunedin city councillor says her blood "runs cold" at the government’s decision to halt council planning work ahead of an overhaul of resource management laws.

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Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze

After losing all of his possessions and his family home, St Clair resident Luke Chapman is in awe...

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Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze that destroyed home

A Dunedin man seriously burned in a ferocious house fire says his family had a minute to escape the inferno "or we would have all been gone".

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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

The head of Otago Polytechnic says she still has no idea what major changes announced on Monday actually mean for the institution.

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Carter doco gets Dunedin premiere

Life in One Chord in Auckland in 2021 are (from left) cinematographer James Ellis, Shayne Carter,...

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Carter documentary to premiere at Dunedin festival

A documentary about Dunedin music legend Shayne Carter will make its world premiere in Dunedin as part of this year’s Whanau Mārama NZ International Film Festival.

People ‘reeling’ after death of student

People ‘reeling’ after death of student

A University of Otago student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

The Archway Lecture Theatre building. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

An unwanted heritage barrier looks set to block the University of Otago’s demolition plans for its award-winning brutalist lecture theatres.

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Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

Insurance Council of New Zealand chief executive Kris Faafoi (right) visits St Clair in Dunedin...

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Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

The insurance industry wants to be involved in solutions for communities vulnerable to flooding — rather than being eager to retreat, its leading advocate says.

Feedback sought on paid Sunday parking

Paid parking on Sundays is coming to part of central Dunedin and the city council wants feedback on how big the zone should be.

No injuries in two-vehicle crash

No injuries in two-vehicle crash

A two-vehicle crash in Macandrew Rd, South Dunedin led to a large emergency service response yesterday.

Panels reflect ORC building’s new name

A feature panel is now secured to the side of the Otago Regional Council’s new premises,...

Panels reflect ORC building’s new name

Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.

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New principal for John McGlashan

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New principal for John McGlashan

John McGlashan College’s new principal has "a clear vision" for the boys at the school.

Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers

University of Otago management lecturer and researcher Dr Dana Ott holds some copies of the...

Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers

People with autism are often framed by what society thinks they are unable to do, rather than what they are good at.

The inside job

The inside job

The inside of Dunedin’s new ACC building is taking shape. The building, called ACC Ōtepoti, is located between High and Dowling Sts.

Here’s looking at you

Here’s looking at you

Aotea Security technician Albert Fremlin adds a camera to the CCTV system in the Octagon, Dunedin, on Tuesday.

Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20

Palestinians mourn their loved ones during funeral ceremony at Nasser Hospital. Photo: Getty Images

Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20

At least 20 Palestinians were killed at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) today, in what the US-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated by armed agitators.

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