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Sandwich-thrower cleared of assaulting US agent

A man who hurled a sandwich at a federal agent in a fit of fury over President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington has been cleared of assault.

Witness says car crossed line into school bus

The crash happened on Te Ngae Rd in Rotorua. PHOTO: RNZ

Witness says car crossed line into school bus

"The front was entirely caved in," says a driver who narrowly avoided the crash between a car and a school bus that killed a person and injured 31.

Abuse compo: Ministry accused of delaying terminal woman's claim

Wellington lawyer Sonja Cooper acted for the abused woman dying of cancer and says the system is "abhorrent".

Holiday park celebrating centenary

Dunedin Holiday Park co-owner Daniel Grubb wants people to share stories about the place as it...

Holiday park celebrating centenary

The Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels is marking a centenary, and its owners want the public to share their stories of the place.

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Authorities oppose longer Bottle-O hours

Bottle-O Cumberland is seeking to extend its opening hours. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Authorities oppose longer Bottle-O hours

Some heavy-hitters are lining up to oppose the extension of hours of a prominent bottle store in Dunedin’s student quarter.

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Fireworks behaviour ‘disturbing’

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Otago District Commander Craig Geddes says the safety and...

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Fireworks behaviour ‘disturbing’

"Disturbing behaviour" in Dunedin’s student quarter put emergency services at serious risk and represents a disappointing uptick of poor behaviour in the area, officials say.

Ex-Dunedinite McSkimming pleads guilty

Former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. PHOTO: RNZ/MARK PAPALII

Ex-Dunedinite McSkimming pleads guilty

Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming, who pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, went to school in Dunedin and trained as a teacher in the city.

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Albany St report ordered

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Albany St report ordered

An urgent report is being prepared by Dunedin City Council staff about a contentious planned cycleway.

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Highest demand for halls

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Highest demand for halls

The University of Otago’s residential colleges are bursting at their seams next year, as the institution tries to find the best way to accommodate everyone.

‘Extraordinary’ writer recognised

Dunedin author Barbara Else has received a Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement. PHOTO...

‘Extraordinary’ writer recognised

An award-winning Dunedin author has received a Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement.

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Otago research bound for Saturn’s largest moon

Dr Courtney Ennis has been awarded a Marsden Grant from the Te Aparangi Royal Society. PHOTO:...

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Otago research bound for Saturn’s largest moon

Courtney Ennis’s research is about to go where no human’s research has gone before.

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Festival chance to share ‘love of beer’

Glenorchy Brew Co owner Steve Newland samples his product. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Festival chance to share ‘love of beer’

A humble brewer from Glenorchy is looking forward to sharing his meticulously crafted labour of love at the Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival over the next two days.

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Celebrating ‘fresh’ Dunedin Sound

The Dunedin City Council is branching out, producing a compilation album of contemporary music....

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Celebrating ‘fresh’ Dunedin Sound

A compilation album of contemporary music produced by the Dunedin City Council is receiving mixed reviews before it is recorded.

Polytech to teach hundreds of students based in China

Polytech to teach hundreds of students based in China

Otago Polytechnic has signed up to a joint venture to eventually teach about 1200 Chinese students a year.

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The Germans are coming — for training

An Airbus A400M Atlas will be among five German Air Force aircraft based at RNZAF Base Woodbourne...

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The Germans are coming — for training

German Air Force planes flying over southern skies is certainly not the norm, so residents are being urged not to panic.

NZDF moving from hall to new headquarters

The doors on the historic, 85m-long Kensington Army Hall will be closed for the final time on...

NZDF moving from hall to new headquarters

For more than a century the Kensington Army Hall has been a hive of activity for the New Zealand Defence Force’s operations in Dunedin.

Chairs of boards chosen

Dunedin City Council’s community boards have decided on the people who will chair their meetings.

Ex-top cop 'needed different types of porn to feel anything'

Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Photo: RNZ

Ex-top cop 'needed different types of porn to feel anything'

Court documents have revealed the extent of former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's viewing of objectionable material on his work devices.

Fast track urged for NSW high-speed rail project

Commuters will hop on to Australia's first high-speed trains in just 12 years if the latest proposal for the nation's rail network leaves the station.

The high country station that could be yours, for $50 million

Mt Algidus Station. Photo: Sotheby's / supplied

The high country station that could be yours, for $50 million

One of the country's most storied high-country stations is on the market, for those with $50 million or more to spare.

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