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Fenz restructure: 20 jobs could go in South

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Fenz restructure: 20 jobs could go in South

Anxiety levels are "through the roof" as up to 20 Fire and Emergency New Zealand staff in the South face losing their jobs before Christmas.

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Insurer’s wind damage bill $30m

Damaged structures can be seen beside the Tuapeka Mouth road, with one shed down and another,...

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Insurer’s wind damage bill $30m

The biblical wind which hit the South last month has led to nearly 7000 insurance claims and one insurer is looking at a near $30 million bill.

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No roof, no power, no customers

Concord Garage owner Barry Gordon has his feet up as no roof means no work. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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No roof, no power, no customers

It is not the way Barry Gordon imagined he would bring up 40 years of owning the Concord Garage.

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‘Otago is the envy of many’ economically

Oritain co-founder Prof Russell Frew (left) hosted European Union ambassador Lawrence Meredith...

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‘Otago is the envy of many’ economically

Otago's economy is the envy of many others — strong, resilient and growing, a new report says.

Students enjoying hands-on class

Queen’s High School hard materials and product design student Margaux Damaso, 15, (front) with...

Students enjoying hands-on class

An all-girls Dunedin secondary school is empowering its students with the tools they need to succeed in traditionally male-dominated industries.

Lotto 2535

Results from last night's Lotto draw

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‘Beautiful’ design reflects city identity

Mataukareao was blessed in an early morning service yesterday. Photos: Stephen Jaquiery

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‘Beautiful’ design reflects city identity

The arrival of a "beautiful" new iwi-backed building in central Dunedin reflects the city’s distinctive Ōtākou identity, mana whenua say.

Enjoyable day at the fair on the cards

Dunedin Psychic Fair organiser Barbara Dixon-Grant with some colour cards. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Enjoyable day at the fair on the cards

If you’re after the winning numbers to next week’s Lotto draw, the Dunedin Psychic Fair may not be the place to go.

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Call for action after trees take down power lines

Falling trees downed lines and a power pole beside the Lawrence-Waitahuna highway last month....

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Call for action after trees take down power lines in October storm

Trees falling on lines caused more than 85% of the power outages from last month’s wind event in the South and the lines industry says it is time for a change.

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Closed Dunedin kindies back up and running

Recalled sand from Educational Colours. Photo: Worksafe New Zealand

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Closed Dunedin kindies back up and running

The eight Dunedin kindergartens which were closed on Tuesday because of issues over possible asbestos in classroom sand opened their doors yesterday

Remodelled Navy Park taking (new) shape

Remodelled Navy Park taking (new) shape

Navy Park is undergoing a transformation, with the upgrade project shared between the Dunedin City Council and Dream South D.

On high

Contractors suspended in a basket carry out structural checks at the First Church of Otago yesterday.

Photos: Northern Cemetery coming up roses

When families and buildings are lost to time, the roses remain.

Ultra-processed foods major public health threat, experts warn

Global experts have warned about the threat ultra-processed foods are to public health. Photo:...

Ultra-processed foods major public health threat, experts warn

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal.

'False allegations': Daughter denies murdering father

'False allegations': Daughter denies murdering father

Sipping her final cup of barista-made coffee, a woman has claimed she was hit "false" allegations she viciously attacked and murdered her father.

Teacher snorted 'white powder' from classroom desk at Christmas party

A teacher was caught snorting “white powder” from a classroom desk during a Christmas party after being offered a “line” by colleagues.

Govt taking 'precautionary approach' to puberty blockers

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

Govt taking 'precautionary approach' to puberty blockers

The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, saying "a precautionary approach" is needed while evidence remains uncertain.

Fire tears through over 170 buildings

Smoke rises from a site where a massive fire blazed through more than 170 buildings, as seen from...

Fire tears through over 170 buildings

A fire has ripped through more than 170 buildings in a southern Japanese coastal city, burning overnight and still not fully extinguished, the national fire agency said today.

Mosque attack suspect influenced by online group chat, isolation

Forensic police officers collect evidences at the area after an explosion occurred at a mosque...

Mosque attack suspect influenced by online group chat, isolation

An Indonesian student suspected of carrying out a bomb attack at his school mosque in Jakarta drew inspiration from a Telegram group glorifying white supremacist attacks, including the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings, according to new details from police.

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