Elton 'so very sorry' as concert abandoned
An emotional Sir Elton John has reached out to fans on social media saying he's "disappointed and deeply upset" that he couldn't complete his show - amid fears his two remaining Auckland concerts...
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Attractions of Thieves Alley delight cruise visitors
Attractions of Thieves Alley delight cruise visitors
Two cruise ship passengers from Canada could not believe their luck when they stumbled upon the Thieves Alley market during their visit.
Birthing unit to be on site
Birthing unit to be on site
The new Dunedin Hospital will have a primary birthing unit alongside its maternity ward, the Southern District Health Board has confirmed.
A wild pooch chase
A wild pooch chase
It is being called Miss Sybil’s Big Day Out.
Knox College facelift completed
Knox College facelift completed
A multimillion-dollar facelift of Dunedin’s Knox College has been completed in time for the start of the new academic year.
University O Week kicks off today
University O Week kicks off today
Orientation Week festivities are under way at the University of Otago and the message to students is to look out for each other.
'Nothing but smiles' at event for youngsters
'Nothing but smiles' at event for youngsters
About 350 children, aged 2 to 6, took part in the mini-triathlon which involved a run, cycle and waterslide to the finish.
Family and friendship keep pipes sounding
Family and friendship keep pipes sounding
Dunedin was filled with the sound of pipes over the weekend as bands from across the South converged on the city.
Seriously injured rugby player on the mend
Seriously injured rugby player on the mend
A player who was flown to Christchurch after being seriously injured at the Spartans 10s rugby tournament at Miller Park on Saturday is making positive progress.
SDHB waits on $20m to keep buildings going
SDHB waits on $20m to keep buildings going
Health officials are awaiting confirmation of a $20million capital injection for the Southern District Health Board to ensure deteriorating Dunedin Hospital buildings are functional until they’re...
Ringers there with bells on for event
Ringers there with bells on for event
Hard work from eight dedicated bell ringers resulted in a three-hour performance in Dunedin at the weekend.
Elton John: Distraught singer calls off Auckland show
Elton John: Distraught singer calls off Auckland show
A distraught Elton John was forced to call off his first Auckland concert midway through the performance after suffering pneumonia and losing his voice.
Passengers' increasing bad behaviour on planes must stop, union says
Passengers' increasing bad behaviour on planes must stop, union says
Bad behaviour towards airline cabin crew and unruliness is increasing, and must stop, a union says after an incident on a Los Angeles to Auckland flight.
Landlords mount challenge to new rental rules
Landlord organisations mount challenge to new rental rules
Two organisations representing 20,000 landlords and real estate professionals are uniting to challenge the government's proposed changes to rental rules.
Widow of Kiwi MH370 victim finds love, remarries
Widow of Kiwi MH370 victim finds love, remarries
The wife of a Christchurch man killed in the Malaysian Airlines flight 370 disaster has remarried in Australia, with her young sons acting as musician and ring-bearer in the romantic ceremony.
Three heads better than one?
Three heads better than one?
Unusual hedge on Eglinton Rd, Mornington, Dunedin. - Ben Pearse
First Europe coronavirus death confirmed
First Europe coronavirus death confirmed
An 80-year-old Chinese tourist has died of the fast-spreading coronavirus in France, becoming the first fatality in Europe.
Comedian's $52m bushfire fund stalls
Lawyers called in as $52m bushfire fund stalls
Lawyers for Celeste Barber and the NSW Rural Fire Service are expected to meet in a bid to unlock $A52 million raised by the comedian's bushfire appeal.
Scholarship in name of teen killed at party
Scholarship in name of teen killed at Dunedin flat party
The family of the teenager who died after being crushed at a student party in Dunedin are opening a scholarship in her name.
Temuka ticket wins $1 million
Temuka ticket wins $1 million
A player who bought their ticket at in Temuka, north of Timaru, has won a first division prize of $1 million in last night's live draw.