‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award
‘So proud of myself’ for winning Star Vocalist Award
It has been a year of achievement for a young Dunedin singer, but she is still making time to star in her school’s production.
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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'
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'You left a trail of distress and tragedy, heartache, fear and loss'
A Dunedin man whose crime-packed 10 months began with an exploding safe and ended with him smearing faeces around a cell has been given a second chance.
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Banished native trees find legit new home
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Banished native trees find legit new home
Sometimes it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered
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Town Belt proposal: Car-free area to be considered
Pop-up yoga, nature play and AI monitoring technology could be part of a reimagined, car-free area in Dunedin’s Town Belt.
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Musician creates AI Christmas album
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Musician creates AI Christmas album
New Christmas tunes made by a Dunedin musician has hit a controversial milestone by being the first completely synthetic, AI-generated, professionally distributed New Zealand album.
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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils
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Surf lesson a stand-up day for pupils
Surf was up for members of the East Taieri School sports academy in a visit to St Clair Beach yesterday.
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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight
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Moulting elephant seal a rare sight
A rarely seen elephant seal has made Otago Peninsula its home for Christmas as it experiences one of the most vulnerable phases of its life.
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Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback
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Rail ticket prices cut 25% after feedback
A passenger rail venture between Christchurch and Invercargill received a 25% price drop within 24 hours of going live.
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Grants funding review indications sought
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Grants funding review indications sought
A review of Dunedin City Council grants funding could establish a clearer direction from this week.
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Water regulation changes expected to be costly
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Water regulation changes expected to be costly
Proposed changes to drinking water regulations could cost the Dunedin City Council tens of thousands of dollars.
Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment
Chch man dumps insurance after 'ridiculous' sea surge assessment
A Christchurch man has ditched his home insurance after his premiums went up by more than 30 percent a year - or by $1000 - based on new risk pricing.
'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal
'The matter's settled': PM rules out inquiry into McSkimming scandal
The Prime Minister says there is no need for a further inquiry into the Jevon McSkimming scandal, claiming the government's implementation of an Inspector General is the strongest response.
Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite
Thailand launches airstrikes against Cambodia as tensions reignite
Thailand said it has launched airstrikes into Cambodia as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump.
New poll shows coalition would retain power
New poll shows coalition would retain power
The government would still have the numbers to stay in power, according to the latest 1News Verian poll.
Kmart recalls more coloured sand products
Kmart recalls more coloured sand products
Kmart has been forced to recall yet more coloured sand products.
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Man who fled crashed car with dying friend inside denied early release
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Man who fled crashed car with dying friend inside denied early release
A man who failed to check on the welfare of his fatally injured friend of 15 years before fleeing their drunken crash will spend at least another year behind bars.
$10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney
$10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney
A New Zealand man has been charged with trying to import $10 million worth of heroin into Sydney in floral-patterned bags.
Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel
Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel
A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed.
Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks
Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeks
A woman who became increasingly ill in the weeks after her baby was born was later found to have a maternity swab the size of "half an arm" left inside her, a report said.
Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens
Childcare centre where kids suffered chemical burns reopens
Five children taken to hospital after suffering chemical burns at a Christchurch childcare centre last week have returned to the kindergarten today.