Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut
Drowning prevention agency has $1.1m in funding cut
The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than a million dollars in annual government funding.
Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention
Cosy Dell Rd rapist facing preventive detention
A man who has pleaded guilty to breaking into a flat and raping a student could now face an open-ended prison term.
No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere
No room for 'rogue' MPs in Te Pāti Māori - Tamihere
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the party has only now been able to put forward its side of the story, as bitter infighting spills over.
Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle
Teen took her life after online porn triggered mental health struggle
A teenager's suicide has highlighted the dangers of children being exposed to pornography and sexualised online interactions, a coroner has found.
Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'
Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades'
It has been made clear that "a lot" of upgrades are needed with the country's fire trucks, the deputy prime minister says.
Police falsifying breath tests nationwide
Police falsifying breath tests nationwide
Police officers throughout the country were involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests.
Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council
Unions slam govt's plan to shakeup Teaching Council
Education Minister Erica Stanford has announced plans to shrink the Teaching Council, replace most of its members with ministerial appointees and remove its role in teacher training.
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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians
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Noise rules change ‘win’ for residents, musicians
Changes to noise regulations in central Dunedin have been hailed as a win, not only for the city’s music community, but residents, too.
City top dog for canine owners
City top dog for canine owners
Dunedin appears to be going to the dogs.
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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat
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‘On edge’: man targeted female students’ flat
Otago university students say they are "on edge" and living in "a creepy environment" after a man was caught peering in their windows and they noticed missing undies.
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All in place for racing’s big day
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All in place for racing’s big day
The tents are up, the forecast is good, and the horses are champing at the bit before Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui today.
Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole
Man who posed as pre-teen to con girls denied parole
A Dunedin man who posed as a pre-teen to dupe girls around the world into sending him sexualised videos has been refused parole.
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'Unique’ 1960s McCoy home having floor added
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'Unique’ 1960s McCoy home having floor added
A nod to the old, which is actually new, will be part of the future for a striking Dunedin home.
Repairs to pavers normal: DCC
Repairs to pavers normal: DCC
The new streetscape in central Dunedin requires repairs throughout this month as damaged pavers are replaced.
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Protesters put health to fore at hikoi
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Protesters put health to fore at hikoi
Health was top of mind for Dunedin protesters calling for the government to address healthcare shortages across the country.
‘Oops’ reminder first
‘Oops’ reminder first
The Dunedin City Council are taking an initial education-first approach to parking changes.
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City misses out in hospital bed announcement
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City misses out in hospital bed announcement
Dunedin's MPs have hit back at a government announcement of 140 new hospital beds in the health system — none of which are for the South.
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Uni yet to consider alternative cycleway
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Uni yet to consider alternative cycleway
The University of Otago has yet to form a view about the feasibility of an alternative to the proposed Albany St cycleway in Dunedin.
Health hīkoi takes to streets of Dunedin
Health hīkoi takes to streets of Dunedin
About 50 people marched through Dunedin's streets to the Octagon today, calling on the government to urgently address a health system in crisis.
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