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An enthusiast for more than Dunedin
An enthusiast — for motorcycles, underwater hockey, wine tasting and for his city — former Dunedin mayor Jules Radich has been remembered for his energy and presence.
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St John facing rise in abuse
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St John facing rise in abuse
An angry caller threatened to hunt down an ambulance dispatcher and "put bullets" in her and her family.
Worker washed of explosion ‘debris’
Worker washed of explosion ‘debris’
Worksafe sent inspectors to the site of a gas explosion at a healthcare waste processing facility which left one employee doused in what is believed to be medical waste.
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Fugitive still at large after vehicle thefts
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Fugitive still at large after vehicle thefts
A fugitive who led Dunedin police on a city-wide manhunt and who the public has been warned not to approach is still at large.
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Airport mum on land-buying plans
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Airport mum on land-buying plans
Dunedin Airport is remaining tight-lipped about its plans to acquire new land.
Lack of aerial appliance underlines strike
Lack of aerial appliance underlines strike
Dunedin firefighters are worried their luck will run out after having to attend a "complex" commercial fire without their main ladder truck.
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‘Hard’ fighting to quit antidepressants
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‘Hard’ fighting to quit antidepressants
A Dunedin woman is calling for greater education on antidepressant withdrawal as she continues a years-long battle to get off one of the drugs.
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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument
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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument
A Milton man stabbed holes in his walls with a knife and was so belligerent during his arrest he had to be transported in a custody van.
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Fastest growing school roll attributed to atmosphere
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Fastest growing school roll attributed to atmosphere
A Dunedin principal says she is no "miracle worker" despite her school’s roll increasing by more than 150% in her time there.
Nomadic plans for new year
Nomadic plans for new year
While many people start the new year with a resolution to improve their health or manage money better, a former Waikouaiti woman has ditched home comforts to start a nomadic life.
Noah, Isla top popular names list again
Noah, Isla top popular names list again
For the third year running, Noah was the most popular name for boys in New Zealand, with 244 babies being given the name in 2025.
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Vet says farewell, thanks to Green Island
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Vet says farewell, thanks to Green Island
From an emergency sheep Caesarean to re-homing a stranded eel, there is not much Scott Drummond has not seen in his 25 years as Green Island’s local vet.
Obituary: Lauded for science work at Lauder
Obituary: Lauded for science work at Lauder
John Gordon Keys (known as Gordon), former leader of Lauder’s Atmospheric Research Station, was born in Palmerston North on November 9, 1930, but spent most of his childhood, including the war...
Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach
Manage My Health patients still in dark over security breach
Patients whose health records have been stolen in the Manage My Health ransomware attack are struggling to get any information.
Border agent shoots two people in Portland, Oregon
Border agent shoots two people in Portland, Oregon
A US immigration agent shot and wounded a man and a woman in Portland, Oregon, leading officials to call for calm.
Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike
Blaze engulfs Auckland building during firefighter strike
A building in Auckland's Pakuranga was destroyed by a blaze in the midst of a firefighters' strike today.
Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland
Homicide investigation after baby dies in Auckland
A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a baby boy in Auckland.
One Nation hits historic high in bombshell poll
Pauline Hanson's One Nation hits historic high in bombshell poll
Right-wing minor party One Nation' s popularity has skyrocketed with Australian voters to tie it with the coalition for the first time.
Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard
Overgrown roundabout seen as crash risk and fire hazard
A busy Christchurch roundabout is used by more than 10,00 vehicles a day, but many motorists say its overgrown vegetation is a crash risk - and a fire hazard.
Another wanted man sought in Dunedin
Another wanted man sought in Dunedin
Police are seeking information on another wanted man most recently believed to be in Dunedin.