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City council candidate ‘out of touch’

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City council candidate ‘out of touch’

A Dunedin City Council candidate has been called "completely out of touch" after suggesting striking McDonald’s workers could easily be automated out of their jobs.

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Sustainable living driver for study, business

Kate Parker with daughter Lucy, 5, who helped inspire her to study for a master’s degree in...

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Sustainable living driver for study, business

When it comes to innovative thinking and making businesses more sustainable, Kate Parker is acing it.

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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich says it is interesting to see Kettle Park remediation options, but he...

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Groyne option ‘obvious omission’: mayor

A $35million plan to remove old landfill material and reshape sand dunes is the most effective way to respond to the erosion threat at Dunedin’s Kettle Park, a report has found.

Family celebrating century since arrival

Family celebrating century since arrival

Wilson family members Diane Potter (left) and Glenys Wilson read a book covering the history of their family in Dunedin. The pair are celebrating 100 years since their grandfather,...

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Secret to peace puts mind over matter

His eminence Ling Rinpoche at the Dhargyey Buddhist Centre in Dunedin yesterday morning. PHOTO:...

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Secret to peace puts mind over matter

The secret to peace can only be found within oneself.

Theatrical gesture counts

Emily Bennett, 10, of East Taieri School, dresses up for a fundraiser for the Playhouse Theatre at the school yesterday.

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Treat accessible seesaw with respect, council urges

The accessible seesaw has returned to George St’s playspace following a four-month absence after...

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Treat accessible seesaw with respect, council urges

The Dunedin City Council is pleading for people to "just be nice" to George St’s accessible seesaw, which has returned after damage took it out of action months ago.

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Elected representatives where buck stops

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Elected representatives where buck stops

Rising rates while residents face a cost-of-living crisis could focus the minds of voters on council spending. Grant Miller asked Dunedin mayoralty candidates for...

University of Otago, Graduands

In a ceremony at the Dunedin Town Hall at 1pm today, 251 people will graduate in person from the University of Otago with qualifications in subjects including teaching, arts, law and commerce....

Lilt at glory

Dunedin Performing Arts Competitions Society Senior Vocal Festival competitors sing at Knox Church yesterday.

Schools for refugee children closed

Mohammed Faruq with daughter Nahima Bibi, 9, at the refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. She wants to be...

Schools for refugee children closed

Nine-year-old Nahima Bibi wants to be a doctor, but is one of nearly 500,000 Rohingya children who can't go to school.

Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US

Rain Katayanagi posted about the experience on social media. Photo: SCREENSHOT / TIK TOK

Kiwi DJ duo say denied entry to US

Auckland DJ duo the Katayanagi Twins have reportedly been denied entry into the US.

Dog day afternoons in doubt

St John's proposed axing of its pet therapy service is disappointing for Hawke's Bay rest home, where residents eagerly await the visits of Cleo the dog.

Taser used on man after officers bitten: police

An officer was nearly hit by a vehicle and two others bitten while trying to arrest a man in Lower Hutt, police say.

Tourism business fined after workers injured

Photo: Q-West boat builders / q-west.com

Tourism business fined after workers injured

Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $246,500 in the Christchurch District Court after it admitted safety failures following two workplace incidents.

'No tsunami threat' after South America quake

'No tsunami threat' after South America quake

Civil Defence says there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand after an earthquake off the coast of South America.

Global Insight: Fears law of the jungle could prevail

Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli army attack on a house belonging to the Al Masri...

Global Insight: Fears law of the jungle could prevail

The failure of global leadership in response to the Gaza war could precipitate a ‘‘descent into the law of the jungle’’ if NZ and like-minded countries don't step into the gap, Prof Robert Patman warns.