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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

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Govt planning halt 'riding roughshod' over communities

A Dunedin city councillor says her blood "runs cold" at the government’s decision to halt council planning work ahead of an overhaul of resource management laws.

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Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze

After losing all of his possessions and his family home, St Clair resident Luke Chapman is in awe...

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Survivor recounts narrow escape from blaze that destroyed home

A Dunedin man seriously burned in a ferocious house fire says his family had a minute to escape the inferno "or we would have all been gone".

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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

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‘Disappointed’ polytech changes not discussed

The head of Otago Polytechnic says she still has no idea what major changes announced on Monday actually mean for the institution.

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Carter doco gets Dunedin premiere

Life in One Chord in Auckland in 2021 are (from left) cinematographer James Ellis, Shayne Carter,...

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Carter documentary to premiere at Dunedin festival

A documentary about Dunedin music legend Shayne Carter will make its world premiere in Dunedin as part of this year’s Whanau Mārama NZ International Film Festival.

People ‘reeling’ after death of student

People ‘reeling’ after death of student

A University of Otago student who died after a car crash is being remembered as a "force to be reckoned with".

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

The Archway Lecture Theatre building. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Uni plan to demo lecture theatres hits heritage roadblock

An unwanted heritage barrier looks set to block the University of Otago’s demolition plans for its award-winning brutalist lecture theatres.

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Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

Insurance Council of New Zealand chief executive Kris Faafoi (right) visits St Clair in Dunedin...

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Insurance Council’s aim to ‘reduce risk’

The insurance industry wants to be involved in solutions for communities vulnerable to flooding — rather than being eager to retreat, its leading advocate says.

Feedback sought on paid Sunday parking

Paid parking on Sundays is coming to part of central Dunedin and the city council wants feedback on how big the zone should be.

No injuries in two-vehicle crash

No injuries in two-vehicle crash

A two-vehicle crash in Macandrew Rd, South Dunedin led to a large emergency service response yesterday.

Panels reflect ORC building’s new name

A feature panel is now secured to the side of the Otago Regional Council’s new premises,...

Panels reflect ORC building’s new name

Two feature panels being installed on the side of the Otago Regional Council building this week hold clues to the name of the new premises.

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New principal for John McGlashan

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New principal for John McGlashan

John McGlashan College’s new principal has "a clear vision" for the boys at the school.

Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers

University of Otago management lecturer and researcher Dr Dana Ott holds some copies of the...

Resource written to help autistic workers, jobseekers

People with autism are often framed by what society thinks they are unable to do, rather than what they are good at.

The inside job

The inside job

The inside of Dunedin’s new ACC building is taking shape. The building, called ACC Ōtepoti, is located between High and Dowling Sts.

Here’s looking at you

Here’s looking at you

Aotea Security technician Albert Fremlin adds a camera to the CCTV system in the Octagon, Dunedin, on Tuesday.

Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20

Palestinians mourn their loved ones during funeral ceremony at Nasser Hospital. Photo: Getty Images

Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20

At least 20 Palestinians were killed at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) today, in what the US-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated by armed agitators.

Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman

Minister Todd McClay on the Parkes Eighty Eight Valley Farm. Photo: Samantha Gee / RNZ

Govt launches $500k support package for Tasman

The government has announced a half-million-dollar support package for flood-hit farmers, growers and foresters.

'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay

Attorney-General Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

'Nasty bout of vertigo' leads Collins to hospital stay

Minister Judith Collins was taken to hospital in an ambulance on Tuesday evening due to a "nasty bout of vertigo".

Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault

Rugby player convicted for post-match handshake assault

A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" after being hit and racially abused.

Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say

One of the pods in The Village of Hope, Rotorua. Photo: Supplied

Sleeping pods for homeless held back by council consents: organisers say

A Rotorua organisation providing sleeping pods for the city's homeless has said they are being held back by council insisting that they get consents.

Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

Heavy rain forecast for north, reprieve for Nelson

Heavy rain is heading towards Auckland and the east coast of the North Island, but the most sodden parts of the South Island are set for a reprieve from the downpours, says MetService.

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