Thousands make the most of annual Brighton gala
Brighton got in its gala on what could be the last day for such occasions this summer.
Events called off due to new setting
Events called off due to new setting
A raft of major events across Dunedin have ground to a halt, following the Government’s move to a Red traffic light setting yesterday.
Spread of virus spurs Red call
Spread of virus spurs Red call
New Zealand is now in the Red traffic light zone for the first time, after confirmation that cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 had been found in both the North and South Islands.
1914 Voiturette perfect for driving lessons
1914 Voiturette perfect for driving lessons
There may be no more efficient way to learn the fundamentals of driving than by zipping around a paddock in a car from 1914.
Artists get to show off work, process
Artists get to show off work, process
Whether you consider yourself a connoisseur of the fine arts or an amateur at the easel, Otago artists had something for you at the weekend.
Funding call for Dunedin road system
Funding call for Dunedin road system
The Government is being called upon to show leadership and provide more funding to help Dunedin create a better transport network.
Misdiagnosis leads to a years-long battle
Misdiagnosis leads to a years-long battle
A Dunedin man with a rare genetic disorder says he has fallen through the cracks of the system that should have been helping him for the past 15 years.
Government not prepared for Omicron - Luxon
Government not prepared for Omicron - Luxon
National leader Christopher Luxon says the government went into a go-slow mode around Covid-19 over the summer, and urgently needs to increase availability of rapid antigen tests.
Corrections criticised on sex assaults in prison
Corrections criticised on sex assaults in prison
Corrections staff who are victims of sexual assault in prison are not being treated sensitively or offered adequate support, a staff union says.
Tongan eruption: 85% of the population impacted - government
Tongan eruption: 85% of the population impacted - government
Tonga faces a long road to recovery, with most of the population affected by the violent eruption and tsunami that followed, and many areas still scrambling to restore basic necessities.
Covid numbers: Aged care worker suspected Omicron case
Covid numbers: Aged care worker suspected Omicron case
There are 24 new community cases of Covid-19, the Ministry of Health has confirmed in a statement today.
'Such is life': PM cancels wedding as Omicron spreads
'Such is life': PM cancels wedding as Omicron spreads
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding to partner Clarke Gayford, as the country prepares to move to the red traffic light setting at 11.59pm tonight.
'Omicron now circulating', country to enter red light setting
'Omicron now circulating', country to enter red light setting
The Prime Minister has confirmed the whole country will enter the red light setting at 11.59pm tonight after testing confirmed the Covid cluster in Nelson-Marlborough is the Omicron variant and it originated after a wedding in Auckland.
Homicide investigation after woman found dead in Christchurch
Homicide investigation after woman found dead in Christchurch
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in Christchurch yesterday.
Shipwreck of Japanese WW2 vessel reveals sailors' secrets
Shipwreck of Japanese WW2 vessel reveals sailors' secrets
Deep beneath the waves on a remote part of the Northern Territory coastline, a Japanese shipwreck hides a tale of conflict, tragedy and secret friendship with the Aboriginal people.
Ireland drops most restrictions after weathering 'Omicron storm'
Ireland drops most restrictions after weathering 'Omicron storm'
Ireland is to scrap almost all its Covid-19 restrictions on Saturday after coming though the storm of the Omicron variant that led to a massive surge in infections, Prime Minister Micheal Martin...
Samoa announces 48 hour lockdown from tonight
Samoa announces 48 hour lockdown from tonight
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced the country will be going into lockdown from 6pm tonight until 6pm on Monday evening.
Five Air NZ flights linked to Nelson Covid cases
Five Air NZ flights linked to Nelson Covid cases
Five flights have now been linked to the nine cases in the Nelson region reported yesterday, meanwhile the suspected Omicron case of an Auckland Airport worker also reported yesterday has been confirmed the Omicron variant.
NSW, Victoria discuss return to school in wake of Omicron
NSW, Victoria discuss return to school in wake of Omicron
NSW has reported 20,148 new Covid-19 cases and 30 deaths as the state's parents wait to hear the government's plan to keep children safe when school returns.
Full steam ahead for Veteran Vehicle Run
Full steam ahead for Veteran Vehicle Run
A selection of veteran cars gathered at the Octagon in Dunedin for the annual Dunedin-Brighton Veteran Vehicle Run.