Power restored in Pine Hill
Aurora Energy has restored power to the suburb of Pine Hill, in Dunedin, after an overhead line fault was detected.
Immigration NZ mistakenly emails out visa extensions
Immigration NZ mistakenly emails out visa extensions
Immigration New Zealand is apologising after sending emails mistakenly informing people their visas had been extended.
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, January 26
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, January 26
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, January 26
NZ First Foundation case heads to High Court
NZ First Foundation case heads to High Court
Two people charged over allegations of improper political donations involving the New Zealand First Foundation will now see their case play out in the High Court.
PM post-Cabinet press conference: Vaccine time frame announced
PM post-Cabinet press conference: Vaccine time frame announced
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says approval for the Pfizer vaccine could come as early as Wednesday next week.
Democrats deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate
Democrats deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate
The US House of Representatives has delivered to the Senate a charge that former President Donald Trump incited insurrection in a speech to supporters before the deadly attack on the Capitol.
Dunedin hits 33C, South Canterbury pushes toward 40C
Dunedin hits 33C, South Canterbury pushes toward 40C
South Island residents are sweltering under scorching temperatures today, with some parts of the island reportedly getting as high as 40C.
Fifteen close contacts of Northland case test negative
Fifteen close contacts of Northland case test negative
More than 1500 people have been tested for Covid-19 in Northland, with no evidence so far of a positive result in the community, Ministry of Health figures show.
Collins calls on emergency plan for housing
Collins calls on emergency plan for housing
National leader Judith Collins wants the Government to pass temporary emergency legislation to make is easier to build houses.
Covid-19: Stigma fears for asthma, allergy sufferers
Covid-19: Stigma fears for asthma, allergy sufferers
There are concerns people with asthma and allergies may face discrimination due to similarities with Covid-19 symptoms.
Travellers' worries over mingling at isolation hotel
Travellers' worries over mingling at isolation hotel
The Government insists people's movement around New Zealand's managed isolation and quarantine facilities is tightly controlled - despite more travellers coming forward with tales of guests mixing.
Back to school: Technology costs can leave parents in debt
Back to school: Technology costs can leave parents in debt
School is coming, ready or not, and it's time for parents and kids to get ready. NZ Herald reporter (and mum) Kirsty Wynn offers a practical guide to what you need to know. Today: Technology.
Christchurch health caution as city set to swelter
Christchurch health caution as city set to swelter
With a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius forecast in Christchurch today, residents are being urged to keep hydrated and stay sun-smart, while firefighters have helicopters on standby.
Giuliani faces $1.3b lawsuit over 'big lie' election fraud claims
Giuliani faces $1.3b lawsuit over 'big lie' election fraud claims
A US voting machine company filed a $1.3 billion lawsuit against former President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani, accusing him of defamation in what it called his "big lie" campaign about election fraud.
Biden overturns Trump ban on trans people in US military
Biden overturns Trump ban on trans people in US military
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order overturning a controversial ban by his predecessor on transgender individuals serving in the US military, a move cheered by LGBTQ advocates that fulfils a campaign promise.
O what a glorious sight
O what a glorious sight
Bruce Suszko, Merv Gilkinson, Brian Coutts and Tim Rutherford, all of Dunedin, attended the Burns Night dinner at Toitu Otago Settlers’ Museum.
Future-proofing project draws to close
Future-proofing project draws to close
Scaffolding has started to come down on the University of Otago’s Plaza Building, signalling the end of a future-proofing project that began in September last year.
DCC to ponder rubbish funding
DCC to ponder rubbish funding
Funding options for a new kerbside rubbish and recycling scheme will be decided by the Dunedin City Council this week.
Govt’s promise of new homes welcomed
Govt’s promise of new homes welcomed
A government announcement promising up to 250 new public housing units in the South is being welcomed as demand in some areas reaches critical levels.
Keeping track of sustainability initiatives
Keeping track of sustainability initiatives
Sustainability work happening across the province is being mapped by five Dunedin-based students for Otago’s Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) for Sustainability.