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Opening night material draws on personal experiences

Jez Watts, As Seen Nowhere made the most of a small audience at the basement of the Athenaeum Theatre, on opening night of the Dunedin Fringe Festiva

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Helping save man’s life all in day’s work for brigade

Brighton volunteer firefighters (from left) Qualified Firefighter Blayr Findlay, Station Officer...

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Helping save man’s life all in day’s work for brigade

Stepping in to help save a man’s life is all in a day’s work for the Brighton Volunteer Fire Brigade.

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Anger over inquiry into friend’s death lives on

Colin Heath was an enthusiastic protester and volunteer. Photo: supplied

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Anger over inquiry into friend’s death lives on

Friends of Colin Heath, whose remains lay for four years beside a state highway before being found last week, say the case was not taken seriously enough because&nbsp...

Marriage still on track after 70 years

Irene and Ted McCreath will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends on...

Marriage still on track after 70 years

An unforgettable encounter at South Otago’s Milton Railway Station during May 1953 was the beginning of a long romance for Ted and Irene McCreath.

Track completed in time for 3 Peaks events

The new track at Mt Cargill is ready for walkers and runners in today’s 3 Peaks Mountain Race....

Track completed in time for 3 Peaks events

Organisers of the 3 Peaks Mountain Race are thrilled a new section of track at Mt Cargill has been completed in time for tomorrow’s annual trail running event.

Special day for hundreds

Special day for hundreds

Almost 1000 Otago Polytechnic students crossed the stage in graduation ceremonies held at the Dunedin Town Hall yesterday.

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First-timer ‘gobsmacked’ to win art prize

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First-timer ‘gobsmacked’ to win art prize

A first-time entrant in Dunedin’s now national Hope and Sons Art Awards says he was "gobsmacked" to win the top prize.

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Discovery of goose ‘golden’

Nic Rawlence. Photo: University of Otago

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Discovery of goose ‘golden’

While it may not lay golden eggs, the discovery of an "Old Mother Goose" in an ancient St Bathans lake bed is proving just as valuable.

Israel’s nuclear weapons: its worst-kept secret

The secretive Dimona nuclear facility is partially seen in the haze of southern Israel’s Negev...

Israel’s nuclear weapons: its worst-kept secret

As efforts to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions have intensified, work on an Israeli nuclear site has gathered pace.

Wastewater testing shows rise in Covid cases

Wastewater testing shows rise in Covid cases

Wastewater testing is showing an increase in Covid cases, and hospitalisations are on the rise as New Zealand enters it's ninth Covid wave.

Obituary: Roger Fowler, activist

Veteran Auckland activist Roger Fowler never stopped working for his community or his causes.

Obituary: chart-topping rock star philosopher

A "rock star philosopher", Alan Musgrave. Photo: supplied

Obituary: chart-topping rock star philosopher

Life is brief, fate is indifferent and the only real freedom we have now is how we savour the present moment.

Tomahawk-wielding robber faces music for Noel Leeming raid

Bruce Tautari was jailed for his role in an aggravated robbery at Noel Leeming Waipapa. Photo /...

Tomahawk-wielding robber faces music for Noel Leeming raid

A man who robbed a tech store with a tomahawk and evaded police is facing the reality of what the judge described as “big boys’ stuff now” after being sent to prison.

'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexually abusing girls

Manase Uaisele was sentenced in the Napier District Court to five years and four months in prison...

'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexually abusing girls

Police are open to receiving further complaints about a former teacher aide, described by a victim as a “sick and dangerous man”, who has been jailed for sexual offending against young girls.

Otago students struggle to pay rent amid loan payment delays

Otago students struggle to pay rent amid loan payment delays

Stressed out students are struggling to pay rent, buy food and take the bus to class because their student loan applications are still not processed, weeks after courses began.

Tyres recycled into NZ’s first rubber road

The Selwyn District Council laid the country’s first full rubber road surface on Friday. Photo: SDC

Tyres recycled into NZ’s first rubber road

The first full rubber road surface in New Zealand has been laid in Canterbury.

US hitman allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder

Auckland courier driverTuipulotu Vi was shot and killed in 2024. Photo: Facebook /...

US hitman allegedly flew into NZ to carry out murder

A US national is accused of flying into New Zealand to carry out a murder at the request of an organised criminal group before flying back home.

Petrol pumps run dry amid panic buying

Petrol pumps run dry amid panic buying

Extra demand on Gull's discount day has left some of its petrol stations running low on fuel.

Watch: Otago Polytechnic graduation procession

We captured the action as almost 1000 graduating students made their way down George St led by bagpipes - can you spot yourself?

Iran war: Nations vow to fight on

Iranian missiles fly towards Israel early on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Iran war: Nations vow to fight on

The leaders of Iran, Israel and the US have voiced defiance and vowed to fight on as the Middle East war approaches the two-week mark, killing thousands of people.

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