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Study reveals ‘rich tapestry’ of cultures

Study reveals ‘rich tapestry’ of cultures

Unlocking the first ancient genomes (aDNA) from Papua New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago has allowed Otago scientists to take a significant step forward in understanding the genetic diversity...

Top section of chimney ‘safely removed’

The partial deconstruction of the historic Dunedin Gasworks Museum’s cracked brick chimney has been hailed as a success.

‘Long overdue’ unpaid holiday pay processed

‘Long overdue’ unpaid holiday pay processed

A nine-year wait for more than $40 million in unpaid holiday pay for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand southern district staff is over.

North Dunedin raid part of wider drugs op

The armed raid of a North Dunedin property yesterday was part of a region-wide operation that netted cash, drugs and ammunition.

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Dad braced as coroner set to deliver Lachie findings

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Dad braced as coroner set to deliver Lachie findings

If there is not a renewed police investigation mysterious death of a 3-year-old Gore boy, it will be the "biggest injustice in New Zealand", the boy’s father says.

'Many killed' in India plane crash

Rescue team members work as smoke rises at the site where an Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad...

'Many killed' in India plane crash

An Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed after taking off from the Indian city of Ahmedabad, and "many people" have reportedly been killed.

Northern Ireland hit by third night of violence

Riot police members gather as riots continue in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Photo: Reuters

Northern Ireland hit by third night of violence

Violence erupted in different parts of Northern Ireland for the third successive night, but unrest in the primary flashpoint of Ballymena was notably smaller in scale.

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Dunedin courier driver flashed woman as ‘Christmas’ present

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Dunedin courier driver flashed woman as ‘Christmas’ present

A Dunedin courier driver flashed a customer and told her "here’s what you’re getting for Christmas".

Property owner jailed after 'kidnapping' meter reader

Paul Hogarty was sentenced in the Nelson District Court. Photo / Tracy Neal

Property owner jailed after 'kidnapping' meter reader

A power company meter reader “kidnapped” by an aggressive property owner says the event has “projected a darkness on her everyday life”.

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Work on restoring building begins

Construction workers begin the partial demolition and restoration of the historic Sims building,...

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Work on restoring building begins

After lying dormant for decades, the Sims building in Port Chalmers has become a hive of activity again.

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Pen-stabber prisoner strips off mid-hearing

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Pen-stabber prisoner strips off mid-hearing

A convicted murderer, who repeatedly stabbed an Otago prison officer with a pen, removed all his clothes at his court hearing yesterday.

Pharmac considers extension to free vaccination programme

Pharmac considers extension to free vaccination programme

Pharmac says it's exploring ways to extend a free meningoccocal B vaccine programme, with an estimated 100,000 eligible pre-schoolers still not protected.

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Sunshine set to make a return soon

A ute is driven through pooling water in a trouble spot in Anzac Ave following persistent rain...

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Sunshine set to make a return soon, but temperatures still low

Had enough of all the wet weather of late?

More denials from mushroom murder-accused

More denials from mushroom murder-accused

Disagree. Disagree. Disagree. Those were Erin Patterson's responses to the prosecution's final three questions in her murder trial.

Gasworks Museum to reopen after repairs

The chimney at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum, with machinery nearby. Photo: RNZ

Gasworks Museum to reopen after repairs

New Zealand's only gasworks museum will reopen after repairs to its 25m-high chimney.

Dealer sickened by plan to destroy half a million books

Some of the books from the National Library's overseas published collection. Photo: Supplied /...

Dealer sickened by plan to destroy half a million books

The country's largest second-hand book business wants to save half a million books from being disposed of by the National Library of New Zealand.

Swell time for kayakers on Dunedin's Leith

The swollen Water of Leith has again proved an irresistible lure to Dunedin kayakers.

Labour leapfrogs National, coalition keeps power

Poll shows Labour ahead of National, but coalition keeping power

Labour would be the largest party in Parliament - but the coalition would still cling on to power, according to a new poll.

Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?

Police and members of the California National Guard stand next to demonstrators during a protest...

Global Insight: US headed for authoritarian rule?

The next couple of days could reveal whether the United States is headed for authoritarian rule under President Donald Trump.

Collins coy over possible Aukus pact review

Defence Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

Collins coy over possible Aukus pact review

The Defence Minister says there's no reason for New Zealand to comment on reports the Pentagon is reviewing the Aukus defence alliance.

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