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Mercy Hospital patient questions billing
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Mercy Hospital patient questions billing
A patient at Mercy Hospital feels he has been charged ‘‘creatively’’ for an operation.
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Otago prof to co-lead brain health partnership
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Otago prof to co-lead brain health partnership
Neurological and mental health disorders have now surpassed cardiovascular diseases as the leading causes of disability and mortality, affecting more than 3 billion people globally.
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Drink-driver avoids disqualification
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Drink-driver avoids disqualification
A Southland woman caught drink-driving with a child in her car has avoided a disqualification so she can drive her children around.
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Petrol cans sell out amid oil price rise
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Petrol cans sell out amid oil price rise
Can't buy it. Can’t store it. Petrol is becoming hard to find, but never mind — simply do what many in the South are doing: hop on the bus.
Region top in use of ketamine
Region top in use of ketamine
Otago is leading the country in ketamine use as new data reveals the region is a particular hotbed for the increasingly popular party drug.
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Call to stop, take a look at ‘fusion’ cross
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Call to stop, take a look at ‘fusion’ cross
The Dunedin religious community is calling on people to stop and take a look at a largely overlooked sculpture in the centre of the city that is a symbol of city-wide co-operation.
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Museum chairman’s fundraising efforts for new sprinklers continue
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Museum chairman’s fundraising efforts for new sprinklers continue
David Hutchinson is back in the water again this weekend, in his crusade to raise funds for a much-needed new fire sprinkler system at Tūhura Otago Museum.
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Ukraine consul keen to deepen ties with NZ
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Ukraine consul keen to deepen ties with NZ
The Ukraine’s new honorary consul to the South Island says she has been impressed by New Zealanders’ knowledge and support of her country.
HK inferno: fire safety measures hampered, inquiry told
HK inferno: fire safety measures hampered, inquiry told
Human factors rendered ineffective almost all the fire safety measures at the site of a Hong Kong blaze that killed 168 people, a lawyer has told the inquiry.
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Waikouaiti
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Waikouaiti
A motorcyclist is in a serious condition following a crash in Waikouaiti.
Val Kilmer to appear posthumously through AI in film
Val Kilmer to appear posthumously through AI in film
Actor Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in what a production company says is a first-ever performance enabled by generative AI for an upcoming film.
'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car
'Just went haywire': Wife died after man lost control of car
A day out to go and watch a football game turned to devastation for a family after a man lost control of his car, fishtailed and crashed into a tree, killing his wife.
Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration
Proposals sought for Chateau Tongariro restoration
The government is seeking proposals from operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro hotel in the central North Island at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field
Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field
US President Donald Trump says an angry Israel "violently lashed out" and attacked Iran's major gas field.
$90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor
$90k compo 'insulting', says Dilworth abuse survivor
A survivor of abuse by a housemaster at an Auckland boarding school says a $90,000 redress offer is insultingly small.
McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'
McCaw home sold for 'more than $3.6m'
Richie and Gemma McCaw have sold their Christchurch home for an undisclosed amount at auction.
PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest
PM's electorate office targeted in minerals protest
Pictures of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and US flags have been plastered on Luxon's electorate office in Auckland.
One dead after Swiss ski gondola crashes
One dead after Swiss ski gondola crashes
One person has died after a cable car cabin at a Swiss ski resort crashed down a snowy mountainside during strong winds.
Ong faces pay cut amid conduct allegations
Ong faces pay cut amid conduct allegations
A pay cut could be coming for embattled Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong, while he also faces code of conduct proceedings.
New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public
New Christchurch stadium to open doors to public
The gates to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium will be opened up to about 15,000 members of the public during a free community open day on May 2.