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Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

Candidates pursuing seats at the Dunedin City Council said their piece at the Brighton Rugby Club...

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Coastal erosion, council spending among key issues

Coastal erosion, council spending levels and advocacy for Dunedin’s interests were among the key issues at a candidates’ forum last night.

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University activist group reactivated

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University activist group reactivated

A University of Otago activist group has been "reignited" amid a wave of cuts to scholarships and rising fees for students.

Dunedin ACC building ready for staff

Those attending the pre-dawn blessing of the new ACC building in Queens Gardens got to see the...

Dunedin ACC building ready for staff

A small group of people who braved frigid weather for a poignant dawn ceremony at the ACC’s new premises in Dunedin were rewarded with beautiful glowing light.

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Developer abandons project over 'absurd' rules

Philanthropist Roger Fewtrell says the sheer cost of dealing with contaminated land on this...

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Developer slams council's 'absurd' soil safety mandates

Dunedin philanthropist Roger Fewtrell has given up developing affordable homes on one of his sites due to the council’s "absurd" attitude to the risk of lead in the soil.

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AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

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AI reluctance ‘panoramic’: Vandervis

Reluctance to use artificial intelligence (AI) at the Dunedin City Council (DCC) went on too long, costing residents dearly, a councillor says.

Dunedin barista ready to take on the best

Strictly Coffee Roasters Dunedin barista Tufele Tavite shows off his coffee style yesterday ahead...

Dunedin barista ready to take on the best

A Dunedin barista skilled at the fine art of brewing a fresh cup of coffee will compete against some of the best in the business this weekend.

Open-and-shut case

A juvenile leopard seal made an unusual appearance in Dunedin when it decided to lounge in the sun at St Clair Beach.

Vaccines in a tablet among projects to get funding

The Health Research Council of NZ provides millions of dollars each year by identifying and supporting high-quality, high-value research that has far-reaching impacts.

SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

SRH system failing wāhine Māori: study

New Zealand’s sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH) system is leaving many Māori women feeling "dehumanised and disempowered".

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Distillery’s gin still top tipple

Showing off their prizewinning Ladybird Navy Strength Gin are Sandymount Distillery owner Richard...

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Distillery’s gin still top tipple

A Dunedin gin distillery is "thrilled" to have been named best in class at a national awards - for the fourth time in a row.

Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle

By Lillian Hanley of RNZThe government's final piece of legislation to implement 'Local Water Done Well', replacing Labour's Three Waters, has passed its third reading.

NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release

A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release

A NZ woman detained in a US immigration facility for weeks with her six-year-old son is recovering at her Washington home after being released, her lawyer says.

French cheese recall over listeria fears

Two of the Food Snob and Mon Ami products being recalled. Photo: Supplied / MPI

French cheese recall over listeria fears

A number of cheeses from brands Food Snob and Mon Ami are being recalled due to concerns of a potentially life-threatening bacteria.

Puppies dumped in national park

The seven puppies were found by a member of the public in roadside vegetation. Photo: Doc/ supplied

Puppies dumped in national park

A Department of Conservation investigation is under way after a litter of seven puppies was found dumped in a national park in Taranaki.

'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit

Winston Peters says he has reason to bring Trevor Mallard back to New Zealand. Photo: RNZ

'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is celebrating former Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard being replaced as Ambassador to Ireland.

Flood-hit residents 'too scared' to go home

Nasir Khan 81, sits amid the remains of damaged houses in Bayshonai Kalay, Buner district. Photo:...

Flood-hit residents 'too scared' to go home

Residents in Pakistan where devastating floods have killed more than 200 people say they are too scared to go back to their deluged homes as authorities warn of more rain events to come.

Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty

Matthew Perry was found dead in his hot tub after taking ketamine in October 2023. Photo: Reuters

Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty

The accused LA drug dealer known as the "ketamine queen" is to plead guilty to charges that she supplied the dose of the prescription anaesthetic that killed Friends star Matthew Perry, prosecutors say.

'Rewriting of history': Robertson stands by Covid spending

'Rewriting of history': Robertson stands by Covid spending

Former Finance Minister Grant Robertson is standing by his economic spending decisions, and rejects the suggestion the last Labour government did not have enough real-world experience.

Collins admits she 'mixed up' $147K teacher pay claim

Public Service Minister Judith Collins and Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ

Collins admits she 'mixed up' $147K teacher pay claim

Public Service Minister Judith Collins rejects that her comments regarding teachers' pay has harmed their relationship with the government.

'Dangerous for me to be talking to you' doctor told injured baby's mum

A prominent sportsman on trial for alleged child abuse was concerned about police tapping his phone, a court has heard.

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