Programme giving prospective drivers confidence
Programme giving prospective drivers confidence
A programme supporting young Dunedin people living with disabilities to get their driver’s licence is being described as a "game changer".
Lotto 2571
Lotto 2571
Results from last night's Lotto draw.
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Barker totally rejects acting ‘unlawfully’
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Barker totally rejects acting ‘unlawfully’
Dunedin's mayor has denied acting "unlawfully" at a council meeting after accusations of censorship from a by-election candidate.
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Stadium New Year’s Eve floated as fireworks display replacement
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Stadium New Year’s Eve floated as fireworks display replacement
Dunedin's New Year’s Eve celebrations might best be held under the roof at Forsyth Barr Stadium, a council by-election candidate says.
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Sport subjects at Otago Uni ranked highly
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Sport subjects at Otago Uni ranked highly
Sports-related subjects and anatomy research at the University of Otago remain near the top of their fields, the latest world rankings reveal.
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Combination depression treatment to be trialled
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Combination depression treatment to be trialled
Mixing cough suppressant with an atypical antidepressant and smoking cessation drug may hold the key to helping people with treatment-resistant depression.
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Trust in council damaged by cut
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Trust in council damaged by cut
"Problematic" changes to Dunedin’s grant allocation undermined trust between the council and the city’s arts community, Mayor Sophie Barker was told.
Morning motorway crash halts commuters
Morning motorway crash halts commuters
A nose-to-tail crash slowed traffic to a crawl on Dunedin’s Southern Motorway yesterday morning.
US talking with itself, Iran says
US talking with itself, Iran says
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks yesterday, as Iran’s military rejected President Donald Trump’s assertion the United States was in negotiations to end the war.
Two found dead in car in rural Wellington stream
Two found dead in car in rural Wellington stream
Two bodies have been found inside a car that was discovered upside down in a stream in rural Wellington this morning.
Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'
Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'
An experienced criminal lawyer who called his client offensive names said he was concerned the young man was “going down a path which would inevitably lead to prison”.
Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit rent rises at 2 percent a year.
Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions
Willis to reveal triggers for fuel restrictions
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will set out on Friday the triggers which could prompt the introduction of fuel restrictions, rationing or guidance.
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran says 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that "non-hostile vessels" may transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea
Father of meningitis victim renews vaccine plea
A grieving dad renews his call for free meningitis vaccines as cases hit students in Dunedin, and a deadly UK outbreak grows.
Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in Melbourne
Jealous Kiwi jailed for killing wife in front of their kids in Melbourne
A jealous New Zealand man who stabbed his wife to death in front of their children in Melbourne could be out of jail in 16 years.
$10k for dinner with Luxon
$10k for dinner with Luxon
Anyone with a spare $10,000 can buy a chance to eat dinner with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Christchurch Town Hall next month.
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Call for 'Buy Kiwi Made' campaign amid factory closures
Industry leaders are calling for a new Buy Kiwi Made campaign as alarm bells sound over newly announced job losses at McCain Foods and Wattie's plan to close factories in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland.
Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city
Why Christchurch is NZ's most prosperous city
Christchurch residents say the city is heading in the right direction after a regional economic report found Canterbury is outperforming the rest of the NZ in nearly every measure.
End-of-summer afternoon
End-of-summer afternoon
Ladies Beach on the outer north-facing side of the Yellowhead Peninsula, Otago Harbour, at 2pm on Sunday March 22.