'Plugging holes in a dam': native birds facing extinction
Scientists warn a big drop of seeds from beech forests will create a plague of pests, resulting in an extinction-level event for native birds.
Catastrophic floods feared as hurricane bears down on Jamaica
Catastrophic floods feared as hurricane bears down on Jamaica
Small fishing boats that were rescued and pulled ashore lie near the coast ahead of Hurricane Melissa, in Port Royal, Jamaica October 25, 2025. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy
Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies
Homicide probe after man with gunshot injuries dies
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday.
Power almost fully restored in Dunedin
Power almost fully restored in Dunedin
Aurora Energy contractors are continuing to restore power following "unprecedented damage" across the Dunedin network.
Road to justice nears 50 years for Dunedin man's outback tragedy
Road to justice nears 50 years for Dunedin man's outback tragedy
A Dunedin man was one three friends who set out from Australia's red centre on the adventure of a lifetime. Five days later, they were all dead.
Teen arrested in Dunedin over mosque bomb threat
Teen arrested in Dunedin over Wellington mosque bomb threat
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in Dunedin in relation to a bomb threat aimed at a Wellington mosque.
First of season's cruise ships docks in Dunedin
First of season's cruise ships docks in Dunedin
The first of 79 cruise ships scheduled to visit Dunedin this year has arrived in the city this morning.
Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will
Christchurch nuns awarded $65k from 'vague' will
A man who died in 1987 left his house and furniture to his wife and children, if he was blessed enough to have them.
Schoolboy stabbed in suspected kidnapping attempt
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
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
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
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
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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
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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.