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Dunedin exploring EU programme
European funds, resources and technology are on the horizon for Dunedin companies and researchers, a European Union (EU) Ambassador says.
Shooters to take shot at worlds
Shooters to take shot at worlds
Some of the country’s sharpest shooters will be in Dunedin this weekend to attempt to qualify for a spot at next year’s world championships.
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Plastic in dentistry to be studied
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Plastic in dentistry to be studied
As concerns continue to rise over the effects microplastics and nanoplastics have on human health, University of Otago dentistry researchers are now looking at their use in orthodontics.
Medicine shortage would kill in crisis: study
Medicine shortage would kill in crisis: study
Most New Zealanders like to think we could take care of ourselves and survive in the event of a nuclear war, a volcanic winter, or a bioengineered pandemic in the northern hemisphere.
Study shows bleak long Covid picture
Study shows bleak long Covid picture
"I almost wish I’d been in a car accident, because then at least I would have some support."
Woman arrested over Wellington shooting incident
Woman arrested over Wellington shooting incident
Police have arrested a woman in connection with a shooting incident in the Wellington suburb of Brooklyn last Sunday.
Measles campaign: 'People are heeding the message'
Measles campaign: 'People are heeding the message'
The health minister says the National Immunisation Week campaign has been a success, with more than 10,000 MMR vaccinations given.
'Unacceptable': Hipkins calls for more robust police vetting
'Unacceptable': Hipkins calls for more robust police vetting
The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.
Public art piece stolen soon after being installed
Christchurch public art piece stolen soon after being installed
A public artwork has been stolen in Christchurch less than 24 hours after being installed.
'Once Were Warriors' director Lee Tamahori dies
'Once Were Warriors' director Lee Tamahori dies
Lee Tamahori, one of the biggest names in New Zealand film-making, has died aged 75.
Heartbroken dad mourns children lost in house fire
Heartbroken dad mourns children lost in house fire
A Queensland father has begged forgiveness for not being by the side of his two young children when they died in a house fire.
Flasher with troubling Dunedin history told victim he was 'nudist'
Flasher with troubling Dunedin history told victim he was 'nudist'
A man with a habit of exposing himself to middle-aged women wondered why his latest victim was upset when he was “simply a nudist”.
Typhoon brings destruction to Vietnam after killing scores in Philippines
Typhoon brings destruction to Vietnam after killing scores in Philippines
Coastal areas in Vietnam were assessing the damage from Typhoon Kalmaegi on Friday, following its deadly passage through the Philippines where it killed at least 188 people.
Compass Group not included in 2026 school lunches contract
Compass Group not included in 2026 school lunches contract
The heavily criticised Compass Group is not among the 10 suppliers that have been contracted to deliver school lunches in primary schools next year.
35kg of cocaine worth $12.25m seized in Dunedin
35kg of cocaine worth $12.25m seized in Dunedin
Customs officers have seized an estimated 35 kilograms of cocaine, with a street value of up to $12.25 million, from a shipping container at Port Chalmers.
Australia's tobacco black market sending billions up in smoke
Australia's tobacco black market sending billions up in smoke
Illegal tobacco is burning a $4 billion hole in Australia's hip pocket, with skyrocketing tobacco tax blamed for fuelling the underground trade and escalating violence.
Youth boot camp rushed, no meaningful data: report
Youth boot camp rushed, no meaningful data: report
The final evaluation for the government's military-style boot camps has found it is too small to provide any meaningful data and its implementation was rushed.
Garage blaze in Brockville
Garage blaze in Brockville
Fire crews were called to a garage fire in Dunedin this morning.
Pair charged over 'numerous' thefts at supermarket
Pair charged over 'numerous' thefts at supermarket
A man and woman have been charged after a North Dunedin supermarket was targeted about a dozen times, police say.
'Years' to fix security issues at Louvre
'Years' to fix security issues at Louvre
France's Louvre Museum began a security audit 10 years ago, but recommended upgrades won't be completed until 2032, according to report issued after a spectacular heist last month.