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Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'

Government's diesel deal 'won't drop price'

Businesses say the government's deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices.

US to produce passports bearing Trump's image

A US passport featuring an image and signature of U.S. President Donald Trump is seen this...

US to produce passports bearing Trump's image

The US State Department say it will produce a limited number of commemorative passports bearing a portrait of Donald Trump.

Student hit by car seeks aid to buy new chair

Jamie Stillwell (left), a volunteer Girl Guide leader and physics student, also a wheelchair user...

Student hit by car seeks aid to buy new chair

A Dunedin student is hoping to get back to doing what they love after they were struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing earlier this month.

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DCC mulls more intensive development in student area

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DCC mulls more intensive development in student area

Student flats could make way for high-density apartments and townhouses in parts of North Dunedin, as the city council looks at shaking up planning rules.

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Ong wants a place of his own

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Ong wants a place of his own

Benedict Ong says he is looking to establish his own headquarters in Dunedin as he does not feel welcome working at council facilities.

Carnival to offer more sessions

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival event manager Xanthe Naylor looks over lanterns, some of which will be...

Carnival to offer more sessions

Hearing things rustling around in the darkness of church grounds at night may not be everyone’s idea of fun.

‘At speed’ exit ends badly

An alleged shoplifter in South Dunedin was left at the scene of the crime by their apparent associates, whose exit was foiled by a spot of poor driving.

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Visible presence: lights given to cyclists

Tahuna Normal Intermediate School pupil James Audeau shows off his new bike lights, which were...

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Visible presence: lights given to cyclists

For 12-year-old James Audeau, a free set of bike lights has just made his nighttime bike ride home from rugby practice a lot safer.

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'Extremely intoxicated' drinker left locked in Dunedin bar

Dropkicks’ temporary authority will be reconsidered at a hearing next week following concerns...

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'Extremely intoxicated' drinker left locked in Dunedin bar

An "extremely intoxicated" patron in the toilets was left locked inside a North Dunedin music venue when it closed and was later transported to hospital.

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Council to allow hill trails access

A burst of sunshine illuminates the rugged skyline of the Silverpeaks. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Council to allow hill trails access

The Dunedin City Council will take on board concerns over running trail access in the Silverpeaks and says there was no intention to restrict public access to the area.

Hanging out together

Hanging out together

There were more than autumn leaves hanging from trees surrounding Logan Park yesterday as Otago Polytechnic arboriculture students practised rescue techniques.

Artworks link airport to storied landscape

Mauka Atua, the mountain range extending along the breadth of the Taieri Plains, features on a...

Artworks link airport to storied landscape

Prominent artworks by two Kāi Tahu artists lie at the heart of Dunedin Airport’s now-completed new-look first floor.

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‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon

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‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon

Southland and inland parts of Otago are being warned to expect a wet winter this year, as a "formidable" El Niño weather cycle looks set to hit New Zealand.

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Mercury says wind farm concerns do not outweigh benefits

Trustpower's Mahinerangi wind farm. Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

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Mercury says wind farm concerns do not outweigh benefits

Mercury Energy says comments raised by submitters do not outweigh the regional and national benefits of its planned Mahinerangi wind farm expansion.

Power bill info sought

Power bill info sought

The Electricity Authority is taking a look at power prices and what is causing them to increase.

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‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told

Ōtākou rūnaka upoko Edward Ellison (right) speaks during the opening day of the hearing into...

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‘Horse has bolted’ on mine talks, panel told

Lack of consultation with local iwi would be "very difficult" to remedy now, the fast-track panel considering Santana Minerals’ mine proposal has heard.

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Restored, historic vessel kept running for group members

The restored Elsie Evans on Otago Harbour over Anzac weekend. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Restored, historic vessel kept running for group members

Heritage ferry Elsie Evans went out for a poke around Otago Harbour at the weekend but any chance of it working as a commercial venture remains remote.

Fewer swimmer rescues in South’s chilly summer

Unsavoury summer weather conditions have withheld a wave of water rescues and drownings at Otago and Southland beaches this season.

Christchurch flatmates solve own robbery

The flatmates came home to find their house ransacked. Photo: Sarah Campbell

Christchurch flatmates solve own robbery

After coming home to find their place ransacked, the Christchurch trio cracked out the old "good cop, bad cop" method.

More diesel secured in Z deal

Christopher Luxon speaks at the post-Cabinet press conference. Photo: Screenshot

More diesel secured in Z deal

The government is partnering with Z Energy to secure extra diesel to be stored at Marsden Point, over-and-above the current minimum stockholding obligations.

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