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US woman charged with murder after taking abortion pill

A 31-year-old US woman has been charged with murder after she took abortion medication and gave birth to a premature infant who died within hours.

NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

NZ joins statement condemning Iran's attacks in Gulf

New Zealand has joined 19 other countries in condemning Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Gulf.

US sending Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio step out from Marine One to board...

US sending Marines, amphibious assault ship to Middle East

The US military is deploying thousands more Marines to the Middle East, officials told Reuters on Friday, as President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice over their reluctance...

AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel

Several petrol stations ran out of fuel on Thursday and Friday. Image: RNZ

AA warns against panic buying, stockpiling fuel

The Automobile Association (AA) is warning against panic buying or stockpiling fuel, saying large quantities may impact house insurance claims.

Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act

Local Government Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act

The government is ordering a complete review of the decades-old Dog Control Act after sustained criticism the current law is not enough.

Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured

Police want to identify the man in the fawn cap. Photo: NZ Police

Witnesses sought after pub brawl leaves several injured

Police are looking for the public's help to identify people involved in a pub brawl in Hastings.

'Ultimate tough guy' Chuck Norris dies

Chuck Norris in the film 'Lone Wolf McQuade' in 1983. Photo by Topkick Productions/Getty Images

'Ultimate tough guy' Chuck Norris dies

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood tough guy most famous for his role in the Walker, Texas Ranger television series, has died at the age of 86.

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Uni’s Defence Force ambitions ‘shameful’

"The idea that the knowledge and talent of one of our most renowned universities could lead New...

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Otago University's Defence Force ambitions ‘shameful’

The University of Otago has been accused of being "desperate" and "shameful" in chasing a contract with the New Zealand Defence Force, which includes helping to develop weapons.

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Thousands of registered patients, one GP on site

The Te Kāika Caversham wellbeing hub. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Thousands of registered patients, one GP on site

Te Kāika has only one part-time GP on site at its Dunedin hub, despite having thousands of patients on its books, sources say.

Work on rooms begins

Work has begun on the old Hillside workshops administration rooms in Hillside Rd.

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Students staying on track to support mental health

King’s High School year 12 student Sam Griffiths, 16, dons his Red Bands for the annual K24...

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Students staying on track to support mental health

Running 100km within 24 hours may feel like a hard slog in the mud for most, but a large contingent of Dunedin teenagers have taken on the challenge to fundraise for mental health.

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Firm to help in council CEO hunt

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Firm to help in council CEO hunt

A recruitment agency’s previous interaction with the Dunedin City Council is unrelated to its involvement in selecting a chief executive, the council says.

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Ong told to remove defamatory post

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Ong told to remove defamatory post

Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has been told commentary from him on social media is defamatory and he should remove it.

ORC survey shows greater awareness of duties, trust up

ORC survey shows greater awareness of duties, trust up

The latest community survey from the Otago Regional Council shows a greater awareness of its public-facing duties, such as environmental management and public transport.

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Cheating, collusion hits over 100 cases

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Cheating, collusion hits over 100 cases

Academic misconduct breaches at the University of Otago topped 100 during the past year.

School science experiment gone wrong triggers emergency response

School science experiment gone wrong triggers emergency response

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) crews from all over Dunedin attended an incident at Trinity Catholic College in the middle of yesterday afternoon.

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Ideas offered as council faced with stadium debt

The Dunedin City Council has approved additional funding of $1.25m to Dunedin Stadium Property...

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Ideas offered as council faced with stadium debt

Funding of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium was one of the big issues in the city council’s discussion of budgets on March 4 and 5.

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Council debate — when things get out of hand

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Council debate — when things get out of hand

A councillor tired of being interrupted walks out.

Topping up Bambina no big thing

Pete Burtonwood has reason to smile after filling his car in Dunedin yesterday. Photo: Stephen...

Topping up Bambina no big thing

One motorist filling up in Dunedin yesterday did not have to ask permission from his bank manager first.

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Workshop offers chance for cultural immersion

Turama Ite Ara performing arts group president Tai Tautua strums a ukulele ahead of the "Beat of...

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Workshop offers chance for cultural immersion

A Cook Island performing arts group is inviting Dunedin audiences to partake in a "full immersion" of the culture for the first time since their formation.

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