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Former Dunedin resident remembered after skeleton found near road

Colin Heath went missing in Te Kuiti in 2022. Photo: ODT files

Former Dunedin resident remembered after skeleton found near road

It has been a mixture of relief and horror for a friend of former Dunedin resident Col Heath, whose remains were found in Waikato last week.

Herbs singer Dilworth Karaka dies

Annie Crummer and Dilworth Karaka in the 2019 documentary Herbs: Songs of Freedom. Photo: Rialto...

Herbs singer Dilworth Karaka dies

Dilworth Karaka, a founding member and frontman of New Zealand band Herbs, has died.

Trump rejects settling war with Iran

President Donald Trump salutes as military staff carry a case containing the remains of six army...

Trump rejects settling war with Iran

US President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of the war against Iran ending only once that country no longer has a functioning military or any remaining leadership in power.

Ardern supports grant targeting cervical cancer in Pacific

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern on a visit to the Pacific. Photo: SUPPLIED

Ardern supports grant targeting cervical cancer in Pacific

The University of Auckland has found the incidence rate of cervical cancer is up to nine times higher in the Pacific Islands than in Australasia.

North Island's hidden quake risk

A diagonal fault offset exposed in a trench. Photo: Lloyd Homer/ ESNZ (file)

North Island's hidden quake risk

Scientists are uncovering previously unknown fault lines and signs of hidden earthquake activity across the North Island.

Full support of caucus, says Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Full support of caucus, says Luxon

The Prime Minister has told Newstalk ZB none of his Cabinet colleagues have told him to reconsider his future, saying "all of them" back him.

Sewage plant disaster exposes deeper problems: expert

Lyall Bay each and the rest of Wellington's south coast has been off-limits since the Moa Point...

Sewage plant disaster exposes deeper problems: expert

Public health experts warn the catastrophic failure of Wellington's Moa Point wastewater treatment plant exposes deep, systemic problems with NZ's infrastructure management.

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon on Friday. Photo:...

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" - a dramatic escalation one week into the war he launched alongside Israel.

Paramedic and truck driver seriously hurt

A St John rapid-response vehicle was on its way to an emergency when the collision occurred....

Paramedic and truck driver seriously hurt

A Hato Hone St John paramedic and an LPG delivery driver have been seriously injured in a crash on State Highway 1, north of Levin.

Middlemarch family flees burning home, busy day for crews

It was a particularly busy day for firefighters, called to five serious blazes throughout the South.

Fatal crash near Karitane

One person has died following a serious crash near Karitane.

Hercules sent for Kiwis in Middle East

A Hercules being prepared to leave for the Middle East this morning. Photo: Kaye Albyt

Hercules sent for Kiwis in Middle East

A RNZ Air Force Hercules is set to depart from Auckland's Whenuapai air base for the Middle East to help any Kiwis stranded by the US-Iran conflict.

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No breakdown of data on breakdowns: Fenz

NZPFU Dunedin Local Secretary Mike Taylor outside thE Dunedin Central Fire Station on Friday....

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No breakdown of data on breakdowns: Fenz

Firefighters are ‘‘astonished’’ their employers don't keep exact records of truck breakdowns, after being told for months they were ‘‘exaggerating the truth’’ about the fragility of their fleet.

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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator

The Dart Engineering building in Kaikorai Valley Rd was mostly empty yesterday as the business...

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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator

A liquidator of Dart Engineering says it is a priority to talk to business owner Regan Williamson, who is now living in Canada.

Council’s capital spend programme unclear

"... there are some things we have no control over, such as the increasing maintenance costs,...

Council’s capital spend programme unclear

Plans for the Dunedin City Council’s capital expenditure remain up in the air, as uncertainty lingers about how the programme is going right now.

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Latest game surpasses global giants

Runaway Play chief executive Zoe Hobson (centre) celebrates the successful launch of Hatch...

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Latest game surpasses global giants

The latest game created by Dunedin game studio Runaway Play overtook global giants such as Fortnite, Candy Crush and Among Us on just the first day of its launch.

Toitū towing victims get apology for signage

A car is towed last month to make way for cruise ship buses. Signs were supposed to be situated...

Toitū towing victims get apology for signage

Those fined for parking in areas for cruise ship buses outside Toitū will get a reprieve as an olive branch is offered for those who have been hit in the pocket.

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International Women’s Day event ‘epic’

Speaking at an early International Women’s Day celebration yesterday in Grand Casino Dunedin are ...

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International Women’s Day event ‘epic’

A trio of leaders in diverse fields shared their experiences and accomplishments with Dunedin women over breakfast.

Standing for pay equity

Standing for pay equity

Members of the NZ Nurses’ Organisation, along with supporters, wear purple in solidarity to mark International Women’s Day on Sunday and support those fighting for pay equity in NZ.

Beachgoers thrilled by sweltering sun surprise

St Kilda Beach was heaving yesterday as crowds swarmed to take a dip and escape the sweltering heat.

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