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Prominent sportsman accused of fracturing baby’s bones

A prominent sportsman is accused of breaking more than dozen of a baby’s bones - but the boy’s mother told police she may have rolled on the child in her sleep.

Teachers begin stop-work meetings as pay talks stall

Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

Teachers begin stop-work meetings as pay talks stall

Primary school teachers belonging to the Educational Institute have begun a two-week series of stop-work meetings today to discuss pay talks stalled on an offer of three 1% pay rises over three years.

Motorcyclist in hospital after overtaking incident

Motorcyclist in hospital after overtaking incident

A motorcyclist overtaking multiple vehicles in South Dunedin was hospitalised with moderate injuries after colliding with a car.

Woman over limit on trip to get tomatoes

A trip to get some tomatoes has landed a Dunedin woman in hot water after she was caught driving over the legal alcohol limit.

Unions take govt to court over pay equity law changes

Pay equity protesters voice their opinions outside Parliament in May. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi

Unions take govt to court over pay equity law changes

Five unions are taking the government to the High Court over changes to pay equity laws.

Bakery worker awarded $16k after unfair dismissal

The employee was accused of stealing after helping to run the Saturday market stall for the...

Sth Island bakery worker awarded $16k after unfair dismissal

A South Island bakery worker questioned over missing cash from a weekend market has been awarded more than $16,000 after being unjustifiably dismissed.

'Focused 100%' on economy, not passport: Luxon

Climate change scientists have written an open letter to Christopher Luxon warning that New...

'Focused 100%' on economy, not passport: Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon denies the government has lost its focus, as calls intensify for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump.

Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking workers

Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking workers

Australia's largest airline has been ordered to pay a landmark penalty of $90 million for what has been dubbed the largest case of illegal sackings in the country's history.

'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' star Terence Stamp dies aged 87

Terence Stamp at the premiere of the movie "Valkyrie" at the Directors Guild of America in Los...

'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' star Terence Stamp dies aged 87

Actor Terence Stamp, who played starred in the "Superman" movies "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", has died aged 87.

Aratere makes final Cook Strait crossing

The Aratere has been operating for 26 years. Photo: RNZ

Aratere makes final Cook Strait crossing

The Aratere has made 53,000 crossings and taken more than 5 million passengers across Cook Strait.

Afghanistan veterans suffer ongoing lung problems

Afghanistan veterans suffer ongoing lung problems

Health problems from breathing smoke from burning tyres and faecal matter are on the radar of the new Afghanistan Veterans Association.

NZ reggae artist detained, deported in US

New Zealand-born reggae artist Lotima Nicholas Pome'e - aka General Fiyah - has been reportedly detained in the US and deported.

Turnout to Palestine solidarity protest ‘just amazing’

REPORT: TIM SCOTT / PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Turnout to Palestine solidarity protest ‘just amazing’

About 350 people gathered in the Octagon to stand in solidarity with Palestine at the weekend.

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Firms call for govt to step in over paint issue

Darryl Sycamore. PHOTOS: ODT FILES / SUPPLIED

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Firms call for govt to step in over paint issue

The Dunedin City Council’s "overly risk-averse" approach to lead paint in soils added $200,000 to the cost of a six-unit new build in the city, a group representing developers says.

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Agreement resignation bad look for councillor

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Agreement resignation bad look for councillor

Broadsides fired by Dunedin city councillor Jim O’Malley while resigning as the hearings committee chairman have not impressed colleagues.

OUSA to debate BDS policy rethink following petition

OUSA to debate BDS policy rethink following petition

A policy to boycott products associated with Israel has gone back to the drawing board at the Otago University Students’ Association executive.

Janmashtami celebrations opened to community

Avnika Jaya Kumari, 7, of Invercargill, performs an Indian classical Bharatanatyam dance at the...

Janmashtami celebrations opened to community

Hundreds in Dunedin came together for a "very magical night" at the weekend celebrating the birth of an Indian deity.

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Sunday paid parking zone confirmed

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Sunday paid parking zone confirmed

The nine central city streets where Dunedin drivers will have to pay for parking on Sundays have been confirmed by the city council’s hearing committee.

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Decision made to close flood-damaged bookshop

Downtown Book Exchange owner Sharon Sculpher (left), her brother in-law, James Richards, and her...

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Decision made to close flood-damaged bookshop

A burst pipe has washed away a Dunedin bookshop owner’s childhood dream and forced her business to close for good.

Fast-motion filming

Fast-motion filming

Saturday Productions, a team in the national Vista Foundation 48Hours film challenge, take a quick break five hours out from yesterday’s 7pm deadline for their project.

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