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People queue to receive vaccinations at the Sports centre on the University of Kent campus,...

UK races to contain meningitis outbreak after two deaths

Britain will roll out meningitis vaccines to students at a university in southeast England after an "unprecedented" outbreak of the disease killed two people while the number of new cases jumped to...

Rescue plane for NZers in Middle East returning home empty

An RNZAF Hercules departing for the Middle East from Whenuapai Air Base in Auckland. Photo:...

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

Sue and Tony Kerr, host family for The Safety Net. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

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'

A plane slid off the runway in Christchurch. Photo: Supplied / JJ Green

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

QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production facilities, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran...

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

A Waikato man (left) was confronted by the Herald at his home on Wednesday after a video emerged...

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

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

Challenge McFarlanes Tyre manager Lang Inder welcomes more fuel after unprecedented demand ran...

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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

University of Otago 2026 Caroline Plummer Fellow in Community Dance Jeremy Beck and Robert Burns...

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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

"More medical students need opportunities to be exposed to rural medicine, as we’ve found those...

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

Dunedin Venues Management Ltd chief executive Paul Doorn will present a concept to councillors...

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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

Andrew Simms dealership general manager Kevin Schreuder says electric and hybrid vehicles sales...

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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

Jamie Ward. Photo: Bruce Quirey/Otago Fish & Game

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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’

Performer Oblivion Westwood, of Queenstown, practises at a rehearsal ahead of the opening night...

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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.

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