Collins refuses to apologise to Lake Alice survivor
A senior government minister has refused to apologise to a Lake Alice abuse survivor for telling the United Nations more than 10 years ago that there was no state torture in New Zealand.
Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole
Man who killed German backpacker eligible for parole
It has been almost 20 years since a young German backpacker was murdered in a picnic area of a national park.
More than 30 aid seekers killed, Gaza claims
More than 30 aid seekers killed, Gaza claims
More than 30 Palestinians were killed and nearly 170 injured in south Gaza near a food distribution site, the health ministry said.
Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld
Youth worker loses appeal, dismissal for excessive force upheld
A youth worker who was initially awarded nearly $30,000 for unfair dismissal after pushing a teenager who called her a derogatory name has now lost her case on appeal.
Aurora over Hoopers Inlet
Aurora over Hoopers Inlet
Photos of last night's aurora over Hoopers Inlet in Dunedin, from local photographer Brendon Williamson.
Man in custody after Colorado attack
Man in custody after Colorado attack
Police said a male suspect has been taken into custody after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, in what the FBI director described as a "targeted" act of terror.
Russia, Ukraine step up the war on eve of peace talks
Russia, Ukraine step up the war on eve of peace talks
On the eve of peace talks, Ukraine and Russia sharply ramped up the war with one of the biggest drone battles of their conflict.
Two dead, 192 injured linked to PSG celebrations
Two dead, 192 injured linked to PSG celebrations
More than 500 people were arrested by police during the Champions League final celebrations in France, and two people were reported dead and 192 injured.
'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90
'I've had a wonderful life': Former PM turns 90
Jim Bolger, who was the prime minister between 1990 and 1997, turned 90 on Saturday.
Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured
Guardians of the galaxy: Tekapo couple honoured
For 50 years Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore have quietly worked to track asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth.
Small in stature, big on commitment
Small in stature, big on commitment
At least 1000 young rugby players faced off on the field during an annual tournament in Dunedin yesterday.
Six new dames and knights in honours
Six new dames and knights in honours
A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark on New Zealand have received awards for their services, in the King's Birthday Honours list released today.
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War medics’ links to Otago
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War medics’ links to Otago
Simulated aid stations provided a good clue about what else might be in the vicinity as acknowledgement of the Otago Medical School’s 150th anniversary continued into the weekend.
Building ‘beyond economical repair’
Building ‘beyond economical repair’
A Dunedin hospital patient accommodation building earmarked for demolition is in such a poor condition it is "beyond economical repair", Foodstuffs says.
Trips increase but revenue drops
Trips increase but revenue drops
More than 4 million public transport trips have been recorded in Dunedin and Queenstown in the first three quarters of this financial year, but revenue is down due to the removal of NZ Transport...
A shimmering light at night
A shimmering light at night
Aurora Australis is visible to the naked eye in Highcliff Rd, overlooking Boulder Beach, on Otago Peninsula about 7.30pm yesterday.
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New show to feature South, encourage connection with whenua
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New show to feature South, encourage connection with whenua
The face of an upcoming programme showcasing Māori across Te Waipounamu (the South Island) hopes it will encourage all people to connect to the land.
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Debt-funded grants wrong, councillor says
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Debt-funded grants wrong, councillor says
Tweaking rules to enable theatre venues not owned by the Dunedin City Council to be developed with council debt might be "clever", but also wrong, a councillor says.
Otago King's Birthday honours 2025
Otago King's Birthday honours 2025
An in-depth look at the Otago recipients of King's Birthday Honours.
King's Birthday honours list 2025
King's Birthday honours list 2025
The list of people in New Zealand awarded honours this King's Birthday weekend. A more detailed list of local recipients, or people with local connections, can be found in the Dunedin section.