ICU beds going unused
Beds are going unused in Dunedin Hospital’s intensive care and high-dependency unit because the Southern District Health Board cannot find nurses to care for the patients who should be using them.
Passengers caught up in protest
Passengers caught up in protest
A passenger train trip was cancelled after anti-coal activists shut down the Dunedin Railway Station, but protesters say that was never their intention.
Car crashes into harbour
Car crashes into harbour
Two people managed to escape from a car yesterday evening after it crashed into Otago Harbour.
Radich pushing for groyne to be repaired
Radich pushing for groyne to be repaired
Development of a Dunedin coastal plan has cost about $700,000 so far and one councillor says just over $100,000 more for an experiment could save the city millions of dollars in the long run.
DCC options for unvaxxed
DCC options for unvaxxed
A sweeping vaccine mandate at the Dunedin City Council may put several people out of work, but more are expected to turn up to the office under the Orange setting of the Government’s Covid-19...
Firefighters called to chimney fire
Firefighters called to chimney fire
A fireman was spotted swathed in smoke on the roof of a Dunedin home after three fire engines attended a chimney fire late yesterday afternoon.
That’s the (Christmas) spirit
That’s the (Christmas) spirit
Georgia Fehsenfeld (8, left) and Zoe Hill (9) embody the spirit of Christmas at the Otago Farmers Market on Saturday as they hand out leaflets about K9 MD dogs, which detect cancer through smell....
Christchurch community cluster contained: ministry
Christchurch community cluster contained: ministry
Officials are confident a small cluster of community cases of Covid-19 in Christchurch has been contained.
Anthony just the bomb at manu contest
Anthony just the bomb at manu contest
Splash, style and sound are all ingredients for the perfect manu.
Charity steampunking
Charity steampunking
Teabags, time pieces and tipples all provided inspiration for a steampunk-themed fashion show held at the Otago Polytechnic Hub yesterday afternoon.
Requests delivered by ‘Santa phone’
Requests delivered by ‘Santa phone’
Maintaining distance from Santa, but eager to hear his thoughts, are Logan (5) and Emma-Grace (7) Johnston, of Dunedin, at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum yesterday.
Christmas trees selling fast
Christmas trees selling fast
Preparing to take away a wilding pine Christmas tree from Moana House in Dunedin yesterday are Brendon Tilleyshort, of Dunedin, and his granddaughter, Kayah Tilleyshort (5), of Oamaru.
SDHB complication rise triggers review
SDHB complication rise triggers review
The Southern District Health Board is reviewing patient care procedures after a recent rise in infections and other complications.
Teen dies in hospital after assault, homicide investigation launched
Teen dies in hospital after assault, homicide investigation launched
A Christchurch teenager has died in hospital following an assault in the early hours of Saturday morning.
All MPs now fully vaccinated
All MPs now fully vaccinated
All of the country's members of Parliament are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
At least 14 civilians mistakenly killed by Indian forces
At least 14 civilians mistakenly killed by Indian forces
At least 14 tribal civilians and one security personnel were mistakenly killed when Indian forces opened indiscriminate fire in the remote northeastern state of Nagaland, government and military...
Aussie regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children
Aussie regulator approves Pfizer vaccine for children
Australia's medicine regulator has provisionally approved the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11, with the health minister saying the rollout could begin from January...
Harrier club dance leads to 60 years of marriage
Harrier club dance leads to 60 years of marriage
A chance meeting at a harrier club Saturday night dance has led to a lifetime of love and family for Anne and Gordon Abernethy, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last week.
Parents of suspected teen shooter in custody
Parents of suspected Michigan teen shooter in custody
The parents of a Michigan teenager accused of murdering four fellow high school students with a weapon the couple bought him as a Christmas gift are in custody after a high-profile manhunt.
106 new Covid community cases
106 new Covid community cases
The number of new Covid-19 community cases is back in triple figures, with 106 reported throughout New Zealand today.