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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’
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H5N1 bird flu may be ‘catastrophic’
There are fears New Zealand’s poultry industry and native bird population could be decimated, following the arrival of H5N1 bird flu.
By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k
By-election cost council $375k, candidates $69k
The cost of running the by-election after Dunedin’s former mayor and councillor Jules Radich died topped $375,000.
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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest
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Dazzling cosmos on show at Nanofest
Dunedin residents have the rare opportunity to soar through the cosmos without leaving the comfort of Earth.
Start of semester bargain hunting
Start of semester bargain hunting
University of Otago students Lilou Rault Metillon and Jane Yang admire vintage clothes at the Re:Ori 26 Market Day.
Former British MP's murder 'a targeted attack'
Former British MP's murder 'a targeted attack'
British counter-terrorism police say former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found murdered at her home last week, was clearly targeted by her killer.
Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s
Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s
Act leader David Seymour has suggested smartphones could be banned for under-16-year-olds.
Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe
Missing woman entered sea and didn't come back, police believe
There's evidence a missing Golden Bay woman entered the sea and did not make it back to land, police say.
H5 bird flu confirmed in NZ - what now?
H5N1 strain of bird flu confirmed in NZ. What now?
The H5N1 strain of bird flu that has been affecting countries around the world has arrived in New Zealand.
Trump threatens to hit energy targets unless Iran resumes talks
Trump threatens to hit energy targets unless Iran resumes talks
US President Donald Trump has reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and threatened to hit power plants and bridges unless Tehran resumes negotiations.
Some shoplifters blaming cost of living: police
Some shoplifters blaming cost of living: police
The head of a specialist Christchurch crime unit says some first-time shop lifters are blaming the cost of living for their crimes.
NZ 'as prepared as we can be' for bird flu
H5 bird flu case confirmed in New Zealand
The Biosecurity Minister says New Zealand is "as prepared as we can possibly be" to deal with bird flu, after a case of the H5 strain was confirmed today.
Wife recalls moment husband sucked out of plane window
Wife recalls moment husband sucked out of plane window
A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair Boeing 737 flight shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki in Greece last week.
'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex
'Sickening and unconscionable': Dunedin music scene figure gave 15yo drugs, paid her for sex
A doyen of the Dunedin music scene who plied a 15-year-old girl with meth and paid her for sex has been jailed for two years, three months.
Review after concerns over officer's handling of cases
Review after concerns over officer's handling of cases
Police will review their systems used to manage child protection and sexual assault cases after concerns relating to a senior officer's handling of more than 50 cases, RNZ can reveal.
Steel work a 'significant milestone' at hospital
Steel work a 'significant milestone' in Dunedin Hospital build
A landmark has been reached for the new Dunedin Hospital today, with the first vertical structural steel for the inpatient building being installed.
SH1 south of Kaikōura reopens after flood damage
SH1 south of Kaikōura reopens after flood damage
SH1 south of Kaikōura has reopened after the road was badly eroded in severe flooding. However, care is needed and motorists should expect some congestion and delays.
Mayor defends post urging visitors to stay away from Tekapo
Mayor defends post urging visitors to stay away from Tekapo
Mackenzie's mayor is standing by a social media post urging visitors to reconsider visiting Tekapo over the long and snowy Matariki weekend.
Call for change in focus on healthcare decisions
Call for change in focus on healthcare decisions
A prominent Christchurch doctor says decisions about public healthcare should be made in the communities they serve.
Pledge to take some building consents off councils
Pledge to take some building consents off councils
National says it will eliminate the need for local councils to sign off certain building work if re-elected in November.
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Predator under spotlight for three years after release
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Predator under spotlight for three years after release
An Otago man who sexually abused a string of underaged girls will remain closely watched during his release.