Sober driver not licensed
Sober driver not licensed
A man who organised a sober driver for a night out in Dunedin ended up with his car impounded and a court appearance for his friend.
School becomes shearing shed
School becomes shearing shed
Taiaroa McDonald’s classmates have made sure he does not stick out by getting the same haircut as him after the 17-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.
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Science fund cuts further blow for uni
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Science fund cuts further blow for uni
The cutting of a wide-ranging government science fund is another blow for the University of Otago, academics say.
Show smooth sailing for stand-in
Show smooth sailing for stand-in
A last-minute replacement has saved the show for two Dunedin secondary schools.
Gearing up for the game
Gearing up for the game
Workers construct temporary seating at the east end of the Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday, ahead of the All Black v France rugby test match on July 5.
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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist
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Spread of fake cures worrying oncologist
A Dunedin oncologist is concerned about the rampant spread of misinformation among medical practitioners and wellness gurus about coffee enemas, juices and vitamin C as "cancer cures".
Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore
Part of Phillipps’ collection at ReStore
A compendium of books, records, DVDs and other ephemera which belonged to Martin Phillipps is now for sale at ReStore.
Ceres working at new hospital site
Ceres working at new hospital site
Contractors from Christchurch-based construction company Ceres work on the site of the new Dunedin hospital inpatient building on Thursday.
Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation
Drugs raid in NEV part of wider operation
The armed raid of a North Dunedin property was part of a region-wide operation that ended with about 70 drug charges.
Unlicensed driver bit, lunged at police during arrest
Unlicensed driver bit, lunged at police during arrest
An unlicensed French driver who performed a U-turn in front of oncoming traffic became agitated when he was pulled over by police, lunging at officers and biting them as he was arrested.
Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket
Exhibit spotlights birth of Plunket
"Putting the power in women’s own hands."
Spanish PM says sorry over corruption claims
Spanish PM says sorry over corruption claims
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez yesterday asked his compatriots for forgiveness following fresh allegations of corruption.
Obituary: dedicated doctor and military man
Obituary: dedicated doctor and military man
Brigadier Brian McMahon was an impatient man: he did not suffer fools gladly, nor did he appreciate obstacles being placed in the way of his vital work.
Pool’s salute to surrounds noted
Pool’s salute to surrounds noted
Nineteen projects, including a community pool, a retail precinct and nearly a dozen homes, have been recognised in the 2025 Southern Architecture Awards.
Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China
Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China
As he faces criticism at home for weakening ties with Beijing, Prime Minister Chris Luxon has booked a meeting with China President Xi Jinping next week.
Evacuations as fire spreads in Lyttelton
Evacuations as fire spreads in Lyttelton
Residents in Lyttelton near Christchurch are being evacuated after a large fire broke out in the township.
Yanfei Bao killer jailed for life
'Despicable monster': Yanfei Bao killer jailed for life
Chinese national Tingjun Cao will spend at least 17 years behind bars for murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao.
Former Dunedin mayor Sir Clifford Skeggs dies
Former Dunedin mayor Sir Clifford Skeggs dies
Former Dunedin mayor and prominent New Zealand businessman Sir Clifford Skeggs has died. He was 94.
Queues at ski field despite opening day cancellation
Queues at ski field despite opening day cancellation
People were still queuing outside Canterbury's Mt Hutt this morning despite the ski resort being forced to cancel its opening day.
Govt moves to boost household solar power
Govt moves to boost household solar power
Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.