Bethunes Gully sign back next week
Bethunes Gully sign back next week
A sign above the entrance of Bethunes Gully in North Dunedin will be back in place by the end of next week.
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Rosella saved after crash landing
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Rosella saved after crash landing
A colourful parrot knocked itself out against the right Waldronville window.
Obituary: Joan Metge, anthropologist
Obituary: Joan Metge, anthropologist
Educator Joan Metge was one of New Zealand’s most respected scientists, earning the rare honour of having a Royal Society of New Zealand medal named after her.
Obituary: Jim Lovell, astronaut
Obituary: Jim Lovell, astronaut
Record-setting astronaut Jim Lovell was the first person to fly into space four times.
Obituary: Tomlin revitalised School of Art
Obituary: Tomlin revitalised School of Art
Multi-talented Jim Tomlin was either a musician who became an artist or an artist who became a musician.
Teen rapist violated another girl
Teen rapist violated another girl hours after being released on bail
Teen rapist Jayden Meyer has been found guilty of sexually violating another teenage girl.
New search for missing Aussie boy dropped
New search for missing Aussie boy dropped after police find no trace
An intensive search of the area surrounding the South Australian homestead where a missing four-year-old vanished has been called off after no trace of the boy was found.
Samoan villagers plead for Manawanui compensation
Samoan villagers plead for Manawanui compensation
The future of the Manawanui wreckage and potential compensation payments remain a major talking point in Samoa.
Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the rock group Kiss, has died aged 74.
Trial of accused cop killer moved to Christchurch
Trial of accused cop killer moved to Christchurch
The man charged with murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson has had his case transferred to Christchurch.
New Zealand to reimpose sanctions on Iran: Peters
New Zealand to reimpose sanctions on Iran: Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will reimpose sanctions on Iran, in line with the United Nations.
Cyclist critical after crash in central Christchurch
Cyclist critical after crash in central Christchurch
A cyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after a collision with a car in central Christchurch this afternoon.
Injunction over details in Tom Phillips case continues
Injunction over details in Tom Phillips case continues
An injunction preventing the media from publishing certain details related to the investigation into Tom Phillips and his family remains in place.
'Last resort': Dunedin firefighters join national strike
'Last resort': Dunedin firefighters join national strike
Dunedin firefighters joined a one-hour national strike today, saying the action was a "last resort" to get Fire and Emergency NZ to listen to their concerns about work conditions and pay.
Striking doctors: Minister may consider law change
Striking doctors: Minister may consider law change
Simeon Brown is standing by his criticism of doctors as the feud over a mega strike escalates, saying he might consider a law change.
Unlicensed teen crashed bike almost instantly
Unlicensed teen crashed bike almost instantly
A Dunedin teen without a licence "convinced" his friend to let him have a go on his motorbike before crashing into a car and a concrete wall.
Widow seeks tougher penalties for repeat drink-drivers
Widow seeks tougher penalties for repeat drink-drivers
The widow of a Canterbury man killed in a crash says it's ridiculous the drunk and disqualified driver responsible was behind the wheel after being convicted of drink-driving that day.
Protesters greet PM in Dunedin
Protesters greet PM in Dunedin
Up to 30 protesters concerned about climate change and Palestine greeted PM Christopher Luxon as he attended the Class Act ceremony in Dunedin.
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Treasury criticised polytech plans
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Treasury criticised polytech plans
Reforms that shook up New Zealand’s polytechnics, resulting in job losses, lacked detail and were highly risky, the government’s financial watchdog says.
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City kids udderly taken with farm life
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City kids udderly taken with farm life
City kids went country for the day during a meet-up between two very different Dunedin schools.