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Justice David Gendall said the original wording of the charitable gift remained especially vague....

Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will

By Tracy NealA man who died in 1987 left his house and furniture to his wife and children, if he was blessed enough to have them. But Thomas Cyril Burke died without either. Instead, his Christchurch...

Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt

The boy was assaulted outside Hamilton's Fraser High School. Photo: Google Maps

Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt

A Hamilton mother worries for the safety of her family and the public, after her son was attacked outside his high school.

Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm

Josh Adam refuels his generator at his Taieri dairy farm. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Dad's planning saves day for Taieri farm

Taieri farmer Josh Adam is feeling thankful for his father's foresight.

Severe weather 'piling in' for much of NZ

Severe weather 'piling in' for much of NZ

More “significant weather” is on the way for parts of New Zealand, as many people pick up from destructive winds that lashed the country on Thursday.

Major shift in manhunt for accused Aussie cop killer

Major shift in manhunt for accused Aussie cop killer

A new task force has been assembled to lead the search for fugitive accused police killer Dezi Freeman, as authorities consolidate resources.

Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure

Deputy chief exec role gone in DCC restructure

A restructure of the Dunedin City Council’s executive leadership team has pruned the number of general managers from eight to six.

Police in Canterbury going after suspicious fire-lighters

Locals clean up after a fire on Harnetts Rd, north of Kaikoura, this week. Photo: Biddy Getz

Police in Canterbury going after suspicious fire-lighters

Police are looking to prosecute anyone who lights an illegal fire in Canterbury while the total fire ban is in force.

Bon voyage and good luck

Otago rugby players (from left) Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Josh Timu and Jona Nareki pose for a photo with young fans (from left) Beau, 7, Indie, 8, and Declan Hills, all of Outram.

Fifty properties still without power in Dunedin

Fifty properties still without power in Dunedin

Fifty properties in Dunedin will be without power until tomorrow as work continues to fix widespread outages caused by Thursday's storm.

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India’s variety on display at Diwali celebration

Dunedin Indian Association president Dr Rohit Jain says everyone is welcome at tomorrow’s Diwali...

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India’s variety on display at Diwali celebration

The Festival of Lights is returning Dunedin and everybody is invited to celebrate.

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Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse

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Vandervis, Ong clash continues to confuse

Lee Vandervis has extended an olive branch to Benedict Ong after questioning the council newcomer’s credentials.

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Avoiding long weekend injuries

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Avoiding long weekend injuries

Labour Weekend is traditionally the time for gardeners to start planting for summer and DIY-ers to start projects around the house.

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Family affair for Otago’s NPC final

All set to head to Christchurch are (from left) Jack Blick, Alex Jakeway, Narelle Jakeway and...

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Family affair for Otago’s NPC final

Alex Jakeway will be following in family footsteps — and he, with about 200,000 others, hopes it will end the same way.

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Excitement as delayed ship due tomorrow

The Carnival Splendor, pictured last year, will be the first cruise ship to visit Dunedin this...

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Excitement as delayed ship due tomorrow

It has been delayed, but everything seems set for the new cruise season.

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Whirlwind beginning for mayor-elect

Dunedin mayor-elect Sophie Barker settles into her office at Burns House in the central city. The...

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Whirlwind beginning for mayor-elect

Soon to be sworn in as Dunedin’s new mayor, Sophie Barker has had a frantic introduction to the role.

Scene of rubble after Trump has East Wing demolished

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House is seen from the north side of the White House...

Scene of rubble after Trump has East Wing demolished

President Donald Trump bulldozed ahead yesterday with the total demolition of White House’s historic East Wing to make room for his giant new ballroom able to seat 1000 guests.

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Academics warn of AI hallucination risk

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Academics warn of AI hallucination risk

Artificial intelligence may have a seat at Dunedin’s council table this term, although experts warn it is not without its flaws.

Mt Cook pic people’s favourite

For obvious reasons, Caleb Farrow’s photo For Reasons Unspoken has been chosen as this year’s People’s Choice Award winner

Teen sought over retirement unit break-in

A teenager leapt out of the window of a Mosgiel retirement unit after being disturbed by the startled resident.

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Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu

A young Jonathan Lemalu acts as a roadie, helping his dad prepare for another one of his Elvis...

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Singing with his father ‘important’ for star Lemalu

When you lose someone so close, Prof Jonathan Lemalu says it puts a whole new perspective on life.

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