North Korea executing people for sharing foreign media: report
North Korea has executed people for distributing foreign media, including television shows like popular South Korean dramas, a UN human rights report says.
Thousands turn out for Auckland protest march
Thousands turn out for Auckland protest march
An estimated 10,000 people are making their way through central Auckland, to demand the government take urgent action to place sanctions on Israel.
Fury as huge Aussie gas project approved
'Dangerous climate fail': Fury as huge Aussie gas project approved
A decision to approve an operating licence for Australia's biggest gas project until 2070 is a shameful betrayal that will impact generations, conservationists say. The federal government green-lit...
Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash
Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash
The mother of a teenager killed when Kyan Stack drove under the influence of drugs has told a Christchurch court about the pain and suffering he caused their family.
'We got him': Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody
'We got him': Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody
A young Utah man suspected of killing the conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university forum has been taken into custody.
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Twins’ lifelong rivalry set to run high in half-marathon
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Twins’ lifelong rivalry set to run high in half-marathon
When Sam Shaw was born, he came out about 10 minutes before his identical twin brother Beno.
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Student rep hoping to continue role
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Student rep hoping to continue role
An embattled student representative is hoping to remain in his role after receiving a formal letter to resign from the Otago University Students’ Association (OUSA) executive.
Sweet success
Sweet success
Desmond-Emila Makasini, 26, celebrates with his daughter Aliana Makasini, 6, after graduating from Otago Polytechnic with a master’s of architecture at the Dunedin Town Hall.
Gale-force winds forecast — chance of tornadoes
Gale-force winds forecast — chance of tornadoes
Updated 11.10 am
More wild weather is on the way, bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds and the chance of thunderstorms to parts of the South, including Dunedin.
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Supporters join nationwide protest to ‘stand up for justice and humanity’
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Supporters join nationwide protest to ‘stand up for justice and humanity’
About 20 Dunedin Palestinian supporters have made a trip to Auckland to support a nationwide protest to push the government to impose sanctions on Israel.
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Secondary teachers set to strike after offer rejected
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Secondary teachers set to strike after offer rejected
Secondary school teachers are striking next week after the government’s latest pay offer was rejected as "a waste of time", an Otago union representative says.
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Safety benefits hailed; carpark loss 'disappointing'
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Safety benefits hailed; carpark loss 'disappointing'
Transport changes in South Dunedin, including the removal of carparks, are the only way to ensure safe traffic flow, the Otago chairman of the Automobile Association says.
Ahead of the game
Ahead of the game
Otago Girls' High School year 12 student Kaida "Kandi Lei" Rumble, 16, is ready for the 5th annual Esports Brawl today.
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Teams’ skills not up for debate after wins
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Teams’ skills not up for debate after wins
A Dunedin secondary school has dominated a city-wide debating tournament, winning in multiple grades.
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Rating the performance of Dunedin councillors
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Rating the performance of Dunedin councillors
Grant Miller has been to a lot of Dunedin City Council meetings in the past three years.
Longstanding Dunedin footwear firm up for sale
Longstanding Dunedin footwear firm up for sale
A beloved Dunedin shoe manufacturer, owned by the same family for close to 150 years, is on the market.
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Nightmare trial included some controversies
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Nightmare trial included some controversies
At the end of a gruelling three-week trial, a prominent sportsman was found not guilty of serious child abuse allegations after maintaining his innocence for two years.
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Lack of doctor upsets retired GP
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Lack of doctor upsets retired GP
The former GP of East Otago Medical Centre is "shocked" it no longer has its own doctor.
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Medals won by champion NZ boxer/athlete for auction
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Medals won by champion NZ boxer/athlete for auction
Some "very rare" pieces of Otago sporting history from one of the region’s most prominent sportsmen will go under the hammer at an auction next week.
Judge stops meandering trial argument
Judge stops meandering trial argument
The trial of the man accused of trying to assassinate United States President Donald Trump got off to a contentious start yesterday.