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Property where Christchurch woman found had been empty for years

Flowers and candles laid on the driveway of a property on Gracefield Ave, where police found...

Property where Christchurch woman found had been empty for years

Christchurch police have confirmed a body found at a property in the central city on Sunday is missing woman Elisabeth Nicholls.

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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards

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Legal action against polytech over job cuts on cards

Leaked letters show the Tertiary Education Union is gearing up for legal action against Otago Polytechnic over accusations it bungled the slashing of jobs.

Bus fare hike among transport changes

Bus fare hike among transport changes

Increases in bus fares and a fleet of other public transport changes are set to be approved by the Otago Regional Council tomorrow.

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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness

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Housing project cuts ‘perfect storm’ for rise in homelessness

Kāinga Ora's cuts to a host of housing projects could worsen Dunedin’s homelessness problem, city councillors say.

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Wave of opposition to St Clair parking clampdown

All-day parking spaces along the Esplanade and nearby roads are earmarked to become time...

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Wave of opposition to St Clair parking clampdown

Parking changes near a popular Dunedin beach would have a ‘‘significant and ongoing impact’’ for the city’s vibrant surfing community, opponents say.

No sign of Trump's 'total ceasefire' between Israel and Iran

Donald Trump's focus on tariffs has rattled investor, consumer and business confidence&nbsp...

No sign of Trump's 'total ceasefire' between Israel and Iran

President Trump announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but there was no confirmation from Israel and the military said at least two volleys of missiles were launched from Iran since Trump's announcement.

Community goes wild on Matariki

Wilbur Mee, 2, of Hindon, hunts for his Red Band gumboot after dropping it outside the Hindon...

Community goes wild on Matariki

Matariki was not a good weekend to be a wild animal inland from Outram.

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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping

The Thomas Burns St car park. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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More softly-softly approach on freedom camping

The next freedom camping season in Dunedin is set to have a reduced emphasis on enforcement, following strong compliance with rules.

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DCC accused of hindering development

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DCC accused of hindering development

The council is again being accused of stymieing development with excessive red tape adding $15,000 to $30,000 to the cost of new homes in Dunedin.

Flying colour — return of flights lauded

Flying colour — return of flights lauded

Toitū Otago Settlers Museum was lit up a Jetstar orange last night, marking the return of direct international flights between Queensland and Dunedin.

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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’

A tour bus stop outside iSite in George St. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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DCC parking plans ‘unworkable’

The city council’s proposed shakeup of parking spaces — including the removal of special parking spaces for tour coaches outside the Dunedin i-Site — has been slammed as "completely unworkable".

Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case

A 34-year-old social media influencer was arrested in January and accused of poisoning her baby....

Influencer accused of harming baby faces 'complex' case

The case of a social media influencer accused of poisoning her baby contains so many medical documents her solicitor had to hire specialist staff, a magistrate has heard.

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Man booted kitten like 'kicking a rugby ball'

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Man on domestic violence charges kicked kitten 'like rugby ball'

A Dunedin man on trial for domestic violence charges, including assaulting a baby, has admitted drop-kicking a kitten.

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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court

Garry Harvey was sentenced to seven months’ home detention following the death of his partner...

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Man whose bad driving killed partner back in court

An Otago man whose reckless driving caused the death of his partner has been back before the court on more driving crimes.

Judge slams man who left boys alone with loaded rifle

Aaron Grant Pickering has been sentenced in the Nelson District Court on firearms and hunting...

Judge slams man who left boys alone with loaded rifle

A man left two young boys on a beach with a loaded rifle while he went off fishing and drinking.

Destiny Church march 'not Kiwi, nor Christian' - Minister

Protesters at the Destiny Church rally in Auckland on Saturday. Photo: RNZ

Destiny Church march 'not Kiwi, nor Christian' - Minister

The Minister for Ethnic Communities says he was "appalled" by a Destiny Church march on Saturday which was neither "Kiwi, nor Christian".

Woman in court over death of six-year-old child

A woman has appeared in the Dunedin District Court charged with manslaughter in relation to a six-year-old.

Woman lay dead in room for two days before carers noticed

Ruth Finau had been living in supported accommodation since 2014, until her death in 2021. Photo:...

Woman lay dead in room for two days before carers noticed

A woman in residential care lay dead in her room for two days before anyone noticed, while music was heard playing on her computer.

Top lawyer fined for drink-driving, ignoring suspension

Senior lawyer David Fordyce has been found guilty of misconduct after he was convicted of drink...

Top lawyer fined for drink-driving, ignoring suspension

A senior lawyer with more than 30 years of good conduct has been convicted of driving with excess breath alcohol and, only three weeks later, of driving while suspended.

Retirement village 'terribly saddened' after body found

The retirement village where Christchurch woman Elisabeth Nicholls disappeared from says it is "terribly saddened" by the news police have found a body.

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