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Shock after niece’s murderer released into own area
The uncle of an 8-year-old girl who was brutally raped and murdered in Invercargill has discovered the killer may be living in his community.
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Family’s decision to leave South Dunedin ‘no-brainer’
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Family’s decision to leave South Dunedin ‘no-brainer’
It was a "no-brainer" to leave South Dunedin, due to the ongoing flood risk, for her family’s safety and security, says a former resident.
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Works set to aid flood resilience
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Works set to aid flood resilience
A year on from last October’s floods, almost 40 Dunedin properties still sit damaged, costs are nearing $40 million and Dunedin’s mayor says if the same thing happened tomorrow, the city would fare...
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Wallaby eradication project launched
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Wallaby eradication project launched
Dogs, drones and trail cameras have been given the task of cleansing Dunedin of the infamous — and imported — wallabies.
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Principal’s leave to extend through term 4
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Principal’s leave to extend through term 4
The principal of a Dunedin secondary school has been on leave since July and will not be returning for term 4.
Skies across the South Island awash with aurora display
Skies across the South Island awash with aurora display
Aurora fans have been treated to a bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights across the South Island on Wednesday night.
Disinformation front of mind for symposium speakers
Disinformation front of mind for symposium speakers
A major symposium in Dunedin on cancer research features two guest speakers who have been on the frontline of health’s information wars.
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Cancer treatment targets ‘meaningless’
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Cancer treatment targets ‘meaningless’
A University of Otago oncology professor says the government cancer treatment targets have become "meaningless" and need to be rewritten.
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Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised
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Efforts to create ‘better kitchen cultures’ recognised
Michelin star chefs Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay could learn a thing or two from two Otago Polytechnic Food Design Institute senior lecturers.
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Dream fulfilled with art gallery opening
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Dream fulfilled with art gallery opening
A Dunedin artist has realised a longtime goal by opening a gallery and studio in the area in which she grew up.
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Conservationist still found ‘hope’
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Conservationist still found ‘hope’
In an era of climate change, habitat destruction and species decline, world-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall managed to find a balance between being realistic about what she was up against,...
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Jailed after threat to rob bank, stab workers
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Jailed after threat to rob bank, stab workers
A Dunedin man has been locked up after threatening to rob a local bank and stab workers there.
Anti-sex violence scheme boost
Anti-sex violence scheme boost
A sexual violence prevention programme is receiving $450,000 of funding from the Otago Community Trust.
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Niche side on offer at festival
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Niche side on offer at festival
A Dunedin fishing outfit plans to offer the perfect side dish with a niche seaweed at tomorrow’s seafood festival.
Dunedin woman withdrew money before disappearance
Dunedin woman withdrew money before disappearance
Police have confirmed missing Dunedin woman Te Anihana Pomana withdrew cash from her bank account before disappearing from central Auckland in August.
13 Gaza aid boats stopped as dozens sail on
13 Gaza aid boats stopped as dozens sail on
Thirty boats are continuing towards Gaza despite Israeli interception, as international protests and diplomatic tensions arise.
Two killed, three hurt in Auckland house blaze
Two killed, three hurt in Auckland house blaze
Police are investigating after two people died and three were hurt in an early morning house fire in Auckland.
Slain student's mother appeals for witnesses
Slain student's mother appeals for witnesses
The mother of an American student fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop wants people withholding information to contact police.
Big day for strike action coming
Big day for strike action coming
October 23 is shaping up to be New Zealand's largest strike in decades, the Council of Trade Unions says.
Driver hurt as car smashes through fence in Mosgiel
Driver hurt as car smashes through fence in Mosgiel
A driver was injured when their car smashed through a fence into a residential Mosgiel front yard after careening off Quarry Rd today.