Environment-centred approach best for health: scholar
Environment-centred approach best for health: scholar
Putting the environment first is a better way to approach health, a Māori scholar says.
Up, up and away
Up, up and away
Zac Henry pilots a plane during the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival at First Church yesterday, while Maunarongo van der Salm, 7, and Atamaia Shortland, 6, watch him perform his tricks.
Variety of artworks amazes
Variety of artworks amazes
The judges for the Otago Arts Society’s annual exhibition awards say this year has made them look a lot closer at things.
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Aspiring pastor trapped woman, broke nose
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Aspiring pastor trapped woman, broke nose
An aspiring Dunedin pastor trapped a woman and broke her nose in a frenzied assault, a court has heard.
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Drug dealer’s ‘spiralling lifestyle’ driven by addiction
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Drug dealer’s ‘spiralling lifestyle’ driven by addiction
A Dunedin drug dealer’s dogged persistence became his undoing, a court has heard.
Two pedestrians hit by car in Canterbury
Two pedestrians hit by car in Canterbury
Two pedestrians are seriously injured after being hit by a car near Leeston in Canterbury's Selwyn District this evening.
Trump expects Hamas peace proposal decision in 24 hours
Trump expects Hamas peace proposal decision in 24 hours
US President Donald Trump says it will probably be known in 24 hours whether Hamas has agreed to accept what he calls a "final proposal" for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.
Dozens facing redundancy after fire destroys supermarket
Dozens facing redundancy after fire destroys supermarket
Dozens of workers could be facing redundancy after a fire destroyed a New World supermarket in central Auckland.
Search resumes for survivors after ferry sinking near Bali
Search resumes for survivors after ferry sinking near Bali
Rescuers are battling strong currents as they resume the search for 30 people still missing at sea about 35 hours after a Bali-bound ferry sank, killing at least six people.
Aussie man tried offering PlayStation to lure boy for sex
Aussie man tried offering PlayStation to lure boy for sex
A former boat skipper has been jailed for trying to meet up with a 13-year-old boy to have sex after offering him a PlayStation device in exchange.
Health NZ accused of dropping 'safe staffing' from nurses' pay offer
Health NZ accused of dropping 'safe staffing' from nurses' pay offer
The biggest nurses' union is accusing Health NZ of putting money ahead of safety by dropping a safe staffing agreement from its latest contract offer.
Six youths arrested in relation to Rolleston arson
Six youths arrested in relation to Rolleston arson
Six youths have been arrested in relation to three arson incidents in the Rolleston area, police say.
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as strikes continue
Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as strikes continue
Hamas is seeking guarantees that a new U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza would lead to the war's end.
Former NBA player convicted of rape
Former NBA player convicted of rape
Following an 11-day trial and about 10 hours of deliberation, an Oregon jury found former NBA guard Ben McLemore guilty of raping a woman in 2021.
Driver left injured cyclist on road after crash
Driver who left injured cyclist on road claims he was the victim
A driver who left a cyclist injured on the roadside after the pair had a minor collision said it would not have happened if the cyclist could “ride a bike properly”.
Taranaki residents battle 'shin-deep water' during thunderstorm
Taranaki residents battle 'shin-deep water' during thunderstorm
A Taranaki resident says water inundated her garages lapping furniture stored there, as thunderstorms battered the region on Thursday.
Fans flock to meet All Black heroes
Fans flock to meet All Black heroes
Dunedin All Black fans were out in force at the Wall St Mall this morning, waiting in a long line for the chance to get a signature from their heroes.
Astronomers tracking comet originating beyond solar system
Astronomers tracking comet originating beyond solar system
Astronomers are tracking a newly spotted comet hailing from parts unknown, only the third time such an interstellar object has been observed visiting our solar system.
Teen girls and 11-year-old in Dunedin joyriding spree
Teen girls and 11-year-old in Dunedin joyriding spree
Three Dunedin teenagers and an 11-year-old driving the wrong way on the motorway had allegedly spent almost 12 hours joyriding in stolen cars and committing petrol drive offs.
Hair found on hand did not belong to accused
Hair found on hand did not belong to accused
The jury in the Khandallah murder trial has heard a hair found on the hand of the deceased did not belong to the accused.