‘We love the South Island’: pair made NZers
‘We love the South Island’: pair made NZers
Almost 20 years after leaving Fiji for New Zealand, Indira Gounder can still remember the warm welcome her family got in the South.
Contribution recognised
Contribution recognised
A champion of digital archives at Dunedin Public Libraries has been awarded the service’s citation for this year.
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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys
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Ex-teacher admits to sexual interest in boys
A former Dunedin teacher denies charges of indecency against him but admits he had a sexual interest in boys, a court has heard.
New Fish & Game headquarters opened
New Fish & Game headquarters opened
The new Otago Fish & Game headquarters on the outskirts of Mosgiel were opened yesterday, and have all the bells and whistles the organisation needs, its chief executive said.
Performers radiate aplomb, enthusiasm
Performers radiate aplomb, enthusiasm
The show starts near the street, with decorated trees and artificial flowery creations beckoning us to the theatre.
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Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing
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Surgeon hopes to see more vision testing
A lack of vision and hearing examinations — especially in rest-homes — has prompted researchers to call for more government funding for annual checks.
Fiery farewell
Fiery farewell
People burn offerings at Kowloon Funeral Parlour for victims of the deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, in Hong Kong, yesterday.
‘Violent’ use of ‘Franklin’ condemned
‘Violent’ use of ‘Franklin’ condemned
The Canadian publisher of a children’s book character used by Pete Hegseth to play down possible war crimes is distancing their cartoon turtle from the United States Secretary of War.
Minister's message to renters: Negotiate with landlord
Minister's message to renters: Negotiate with landlord
Housing Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper deal as rent prices drop.
Cobden woman killed in crash with Swiss named
Cobden woman killed in crash with Swiss named
Police have named the woman who died in crash in which a Swiss man has admitted a charge of careless driving.
Ousted MP taking Te Pāti Māori president to court
Ousted MP taking Te Pāti Māori president to court
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is taking party president John Tamihere to court.
Crash closes part of Canterbury highway
Crash closes part of Canterbury highway
Three people are believed to be injured after a crash that has closed part of a Canterbury highway.
Measles case in Dunedin among 'concerning' rise
Measles case in Dunedin among 'concerning' rise
A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a "concerning" rise heading into the summer holidays.
Warnings 'ignored' for Hooker Valley track
Hikers 'ignoring warnings' for Hooker Valley track
Hikers are risking their lives daily venturing into closed areas of a popular Canterbury national park track, where construction and explosive work is under way to build a new bridge, Doc says.
Once-in-a-lifetime bloom
Once-in-a-lifetime bloom
A golden cascade of Talipot tree blossoms has captivated Rio de Janeiro, marking the first and last bloom of these rare palms.
Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Pauline Hanson eyes political resurgence
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson and her anti-immigration party have rocketed up opinion polls, nearing a peak seen 30 years ago when she first entered politics.
Andrew Coster breaks silence: 'I got this wrong'
Andrew Coster breaks silence: 'I got this wrong'
"I am prepared to take responsibility - I got this wrong," the former top officer says as he quits his chief executive role in the govt's Social Investment Agency.
Six60 to headline opening show at new Christchurch stadium
Six60 to headline opening show at new Christchurch stadium
Dunedin's Six60 will join with Synthony to provide the first live music set at Christchurch's brand new One New Zealand Stadium in May next year.
Reports of tornado damage, injuries in Manawatū
Reports of tornado damage, injuries in Manawatū
Fire crews have rushed to a motor camp in rural Manawatū after reports a tornado went through and overturned a caravan.
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Two hospitalised after chemical incident at polytech
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Two hospitalised after chemical incident at polytech
Otago Polytechnic is reviewing its procedures and management of hazardous substances, following an incident involving sulphuric acid at the School of Art.