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An Israeli soldier shouts at Palestinians who went out to pray on their own land, under threat by...

Israeli settler attacks in West Bank at record high

Israeli settlers carried out at least 264 attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank during October, marking the biggest monthly total since UN officials began tracking such incidents in 2006.

Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes

Widespread devastation in Gaza as a result of Israel's military campaign. Photo: Reuters

Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes

The US gathered intelligence last year that Israel’s military lawyers warned there was evidence that could support war crimes charges against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.

Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts

Wrecked buses that were burnt during protests, following a general election marred by violent...

Otago students flee Tanzania as political violence erupts

Six Otago University medical students are back in the country after needing help to leave Tanzania during violent political unrest.

Beloved brew bash boundless bliss for beer buffs

Andi Hickey (centre), of Beer Baroness Christchurch, gets up close with the Dunedin Pink...

Beloved brew bash boundless bliss for beer buffs

Costumes were the order of the day at the Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival yesterday.

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PPTA to back drastic intervention: Trust in Columba board ‘damaged’

Columba College. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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PPTA to back drastic intervention: Trust in Columba board ‘damaged’

Rumblings of revolt at embattled Columba College have been amplified now union members are calling for the resignation of both the school’s board chairs.

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Shake-up intended to ‘elevate’ governance

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Shake-up intended to ‘elevate’ governance

New Dunedin Mayor Sophie Barker has shaken up how the city’s elected representatives will govern the council.

Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori

Lee Tamahori (right) and Temuera Morrison on the set of Mahana Photo: Supplied

Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori

Actor Temuera Morrison has paid tribute to his close friend and director, Lee Tamahori, who has died aged 75.

Pupils hope to keep sealife safe, one bag of rubbish at a time

St Brigid's School Rubbish Rangers Kairo Astilla, Heanock Ignatius, Danelle Dumasis, Levi Daniels...

Pupils hope to keep sealife safe, one bag of rubbish at a time

A squad of thirteen 5-year-old children have taken it upon themselves to clean Dunedin.

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No conviction after assaulting daughter

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No conviction after assaulting daughter

A Dunedin businessman has avoided a conviction for assaulting his daughter — and his identity can never be revealed.

Aim of ‘sound sculpture’ to be ‘empathetic’

Artist Mike O’Kane explains his new work, 'Mercy Falls Like Gentle Rain', to an audience at Knox...

Aim of ‘sound sculpture’ to be ‘empathetic’

Mike O’Kane wanted to create something "empathetic" for Knox Church’s garden.

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Seaweed’s healing properties investigated

University of Otago researcher Lyn Wise says seaweed can help heal burn damage on skin. PHOTO:...

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Seaweed’s healing properties investigated

Seaweed can help us heal, a University of Otago researcher says.

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October weather broke many records

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October weather broke many records

After a month of highly volatile weather with "violent" winds and rain, few people will be surprised that many long-held records were broken across Otago and Southland during October.

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Anger at Nazi memorabilia being auctioned

A Dunedin woman is concerned at the sale of Nazi memorabilia by a Dunedin auction house,...

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Anger at Nazi memorabilia being auctioned

Nazi memorabilia has no place at a Dunedin auction house, says a concerned resident urging the business to ditch the items.

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Dunedin exploring EU programme

Lawrence Meredith is the European Union Ambassador to New Zealand. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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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

Former world champions Colin Waghorn (2008), of Christchurch, and Jon Beddis (2014), of Huntly,...

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

University of Otago orthodontics senior lecturer and researcher Dr Adith Venugopal with an...

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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'

The health minister says the National Immunisation Week campaign has been a success, with more than 10,000 MMR vaccinations given.

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