'Phenomenal resilience': Paralysed teen on mission to gain independence
A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he's focusing on the positives after spending months in Burwood Hospital's Spinal Unit.
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'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas
'Some healing to do': Dolly cancels Vegas
Country singer Dolly Parton has announced through social media her Vegas residency is cancelled due to ongoing health concerns.
Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders
Te Anau support for ANZAC Day continues to be supported by young New Zealanders
Fiordland RSA’s ANZAC Day Commemorations is always well attended year on year.
Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre
Aussies warned of diesel topping $4 a litre
Diesel prices in Australia could surge above $4 a litre in coming months, spelling a much more severe economic fallout than forecast by the Reserve Bank.
PM supports new test for migrants
PM supports new test for migrants
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the new test for migrants seeking NZ citizenship.
Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'
Canterbury playground tagging 'despicable', 'appalling'
"Free Palestine" and pro-trans lives tagging at a children’s playground in Canterbury has been labelled "despicable" and "appalling".
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heading for Tenerife
A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has left for Spain and is expected to dock in Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, within three days. Three ill people have been evacuated.
'Huge' amount of rain on way for some South Islanders
'Huge' amount of rain on way for some South Islanders
Up to 400mm of rain could hit parts of the South Island as the second of two weather systems bears down on the country.
Man accused of sex crimes hampering inquiry: police
Man accused of sex crimes hampering inquiry: police
The officer in charge of the investigation says the accused and his wife have "created a culture of fear".
Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing
Body found near Scottish island where Kiwi monk went missing
A body has been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month.
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Failed bid to get AC/DC concert revealed
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Bids to host AC/DC, ABs test missed
Further confidential details of Dunedin’s proposed stadium hotel have been leaked to the Otago Daily Times.
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'It's horrible': Shock venue closure torpedoes wedding plans
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'It's horrible': Shock venue closure torpedoes wedding plans
A wedding planner has been left consoling devastated couples after the sudden closure of a Dunedin events venue left their plans in tatters.
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Property manager failed in duty: former landlord
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Property manager failed in duty: former landlord
A former Dunedin man has issued a word of warning to would-be landlords, saying lacklustre property management following a challenging tenancy compelled him sell his family home.
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Pupils thrilled by ins, outs of traffic management, road safety
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Pupils thrilled by ins, outs of traffic management, road safety
Trucks and brightly coloured signs won the day as Dunedin primary school pupils were introduced to the world of traffic management.
Complaint to UN over pay equity Bill backed
Complaint to UN over pay equity Bill backed
A Dunedin gender equality advocate is backing an official complaint to the UN after the government passed the Pay Equity Amendment Bill under urgency last year.
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Resident takes aim at ‘inconsiderate’ contractors
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Resident takes aim at ‘inconsiderate’ contractors
Motorists are resorting to driving on the wrong side of the road to navigate convoluted roadworks in a Dunedin suburb, a resident says.
Fog halts port operations
Fog halts port operations
Fog so thick ‘‘lights didn’t make a dent’’ stopped ships going in and out of Port Otago.
Aurora chairman to step down
Aurora chairman to step down
Aurora Energy chairman Steve Thompson will step down at the end of September.
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Disgraced 'Mr Science' targeted other boys to abuse
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Disgraced 'Mr Science' targeted other boys to abuse
The disgraced Dunedin educator known as ‘‘Mr Science’’, who sexually abused two boys in his care, has admitted targeting others.
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Ong leaks report about leaking confidential council information
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Ong leaks report about leaking confidential council information
Controversial Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has leaked a confidential report about the seriousness of him disclosing confidential information.