Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted
Man's $739k arson revenge after being evicted from vineyard cottage
A man asked to leave the vineyard home where he was staying got so angry that he burned it down.
Homicide inquiry after fatal Auckland stabbing
Homicide inquiry after fatal Auckland stabbing
Extra police are on duty in two Auckland suburbs throughout Saturday, as an investigation into a fatal stabbing is under way
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children
US advisers scrap hep B vax guidance for most children
US vaccine advisers have scrapped a long-standing recommendation that all American newborns receive the hepatitis B shot.
Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies
Famed US architect Frank Gehry dies
Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical creations made him a superstar in the world of architecture, has died at the age of 96.
Waterslide burns victims discharged from hospital
Childcare centre waterslide burns victims discharged from hospital
Seven people including five children injured at a Christchurch kindergarten have been discharged from hospital.
Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia
Persistent heatwave conditions fuel bushfire threat across Australia
Dangerous fire conditions are set to continue across parts of eastern Australia as forecast dry lightning risks new blazes.
Training needs unmet: striking firefighters
Training needs unmet: striking firefighters
Many fresh-faced Dunedin career firefighters are getting their first experience of battling an out-of-control blaze while on the job
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Distracted skipper whose boat sank fined $4000
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Distracted skipper whose boat sank fined $4000
The skipper of a Dunedin fishing boat who grounded the vessel while scrolling on his phone has been fined $4000.
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200kg door fell on to forklift
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200kg door fell on to forklift
Worksafe was notified after a 200kg door failed and collapsed on to a forklift at a Dunedin wastewater plant.
Cool fun
Cool fun
South Otago High School pupils (from left) Jack Baxter, Lachlan McKenzie and Aiden Lyall, all 14, make the most of the hot weather at St Clair Beach, in Dunedin
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DCC’s lead paint policy gets tick
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DCC’s lead paint policy gets tick
The Dunedin City Council’s interpretation of rules about lead contamination of soils — which developers have criticised as overly cautious — appears to have the all-clear
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Nordic flavour to be added to botanic garden cafe
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Nordic flavour to be added to botanic garden cafe
The couple behind a Nordic-inspired central city eatery taking over the Dunedin Botanic Garden cafe say it feels fitting to go back "to where it all started".
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Fear contractor’s pesticide killed bumblebees at school
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Fear contractor’s pesticide killed bumblebees at school
St Leonards School pupils who were shocked to find dead bees scattered across their playground fear pesticide sprayed by an NZTA contractor is to blame.
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Accord expected to up access to medical training
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Accord expected to up access to medical training
Construction of Waikato University’s new medical school has started, following a sod-turning ceremony in Hamilton yesterday.
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Consent variation granted for cost-cutting changes to hospital’s design
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Consent variation granted for cost-cutting changes to hospital’s design
The government’s cost-cutting redesign of the new Dunedin hospital has moved another step forward.
More Southerner dates welcomed
More Southerner dates welcomed
A week after a South Island train experience was announced another one has been revealed as train travel becomes more popular.
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Polytechnic’s new council ‘pleased’ to get started
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Polytechnic’s new council ‘pleased’ to get started
Otago Polytechnic’s new council is ready to get stuck in as the institute takes another step towards independence.
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Bid for grey teal to be hunted
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Bid for grey teal to be hunted
The grey teal may become a hunted bird, although it may not be for a couple of years — if at all.
Audience participation key
Audience participation key
The production company (Base Entertainment/Anthony Street) that has previously delivered polished and technical Irish shows "Celtica", and "Celtic Illusion" has this time produced an early...
Pixie Town back to charm young and old alike
Pixie Town back to charm young and old alike
Pixie Town, the department store Christmas decor from the 1930s to 1980s, returned to Toitū for the holiday season yesterday and will be on display until Christmas Eve.
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