Criticism of govt's curriculum changes growing
Criticism of the government's curriculum changes is growing, as it prepares to publish the remaining primary school learning areas today.
Iran, Russia and the NZ insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing
Iran, Russia and the NZ insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing
A small insurer headquartered in New Zealand is suspected of helping in the trade of tens of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil by providing vessels skirting Western sanctions with the insurance they need to enter ports.
'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam
'Hugely stressful': Uni apologises for errors in law exam
University of Otago law students were left scrambling after being informed partway through a crucial exam that the first question contained errors.
Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1
'Frozen in fear': Police, tow truck among hundreds stuck on SH1
Fresh faced police officers got a lesson in winter driving from a Southern police veteran last night after getting their patrol cars stuck in the snow, along with about 200 others.
Two killed in outback NSW mine explosion
Two killed in outback NSW mine explosion
A small outback town has been devastated by a tragic underground mine explosion that left a man and a young woman dead.
Jamaica bracing for impact from Category 5 hurricane
Jamaica bracing for impact from Category 5 hurricane
Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa, packing sustained winds of up to 282 kph, is on course to barrel into Jamaica, in what could be the largest storm on record for the Caribbean island.
ACC stops payments in record numbers
Former Inch Bar owner impacted as ACC stops payments in record numbers
Former Inch Bar owner Jonathan Simcock is among those impacted by recent ACC payment stoppages.
Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police
Hiding grocery thief attempted to bite officers when found: police
A Mosgiel woman hid after being chased by employees of the grocery store she allegedly stole from.
Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'
Crash near Waikouaiti result of woman 'underestimating her speed'
A crash north of Dunedin which left two people hurt — including one seriously — was caused by a woman "underestimating her speed" when taking a corner.
Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl
Police dog bites man who allegedly punched woman in Dunedin mass brawl
A Dunedin man was bitten by a police dog after allegedly punching a woman in the face during a mass brawl outside a central city nightclub.
Missing Christchurch teen found
Missing Christchurch teen found
A missing 14-year-old Christchurch girl has been found safe and well, police say.
'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops
'Please explain': Chambers asks question over Australian push for NZ cops
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has asked his Northern Territory counterpart for a please explain, after learning of their recruitment drive in New Zealand.
Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name
Widow attempts to clear convicted murderer husband's name
The widow of convicted murderer Ross Appelgren is returning to the Court of Appeal in an attempt to clear his name, more than a decade after he died.
Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax
Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, no wealth tax
Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax (CGT) covering just property - excluding the family home and farms - to help fund three free doctor visits for everyone.
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Farmers, residents criticise support
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Farmers, residents criticise support
Many in storm-ravaged South Otago and Southland say the government is "out of touch" after offering an "utterly pathetic" $150,000 in financial support in the wake of last week’s major weather event.
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Peninsula’s birds provide inspiration
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Peninsula’s birds provide inspiration
The Otago Peninsula has always featured in the life of Eri Lovegrove and now she will have the drawings to prove it.
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Snow offers families exciting day out
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Snow offers families exciting day out
Snowball fights and snowman building was how some Dunedin families who braved the cold opted to spend their Labour Day yesterday.
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Plan to close nine post shops in region
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Plan to close nine post shops in region
NZ Post is being accused of putting profits ahead of people after announcing plans to cut nine of Otago’s community post shops.
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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice
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Drivers cautioned following snow, ice
Otago drivers have been urged to take extra time and care getting to work this morning, following the frigid overnight burst of snow and ice.
Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan
Four people taken to hospital after head-on crashes, one involving a caravan
Two people were transported to Dunedin Hospital, one with serious injuries, after a crash involving a caravan near Waikouaiti.