Port Chalmers Lotto player wins $1 million
It has been a lucky night for a Lotto player from Port Chalmers who has won $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s draw.
Time to give back, says National's Dunedin candidate
Time to give back, says National's Dunedin candidate
The National Party has announced its Dunedin candidate for this year's general election.
Partying on safely in Hyde St
Partying on safely in Hyde St
Everyone from pirates to speedo cops were present as students gathered in their dressed-up masses at the annual Hyde St party in North Dunedin.
Fire crews called to Princes St cafe
Fire crews called to Princes St cafe
Fire and Emergency NZ staff check out a cafe in central Dunedin after called to a possible fire about lunchtime.
Ruff treatment for royals on final day of tour
Ruff treatment for royals on final day of tour
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan have rubbed shoulders with Australia's ultra-rich, Bondi massacre heroes and an over-friendly pooch as their tour Down Under comes to an end.
Humanoid robot race to showcase technical leaps
Humanoid robot race to showcase technical leaps
More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China's second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements.
Flash flooding in Wellington region
Flash flooding in Wellington region
The Wellington region has been hit by flash flooding, as thunderstorms brought heavy rain to parts of NZ.
Fatal crash, body at house fire may be linked: police
Fatal crash, body at house fire may be linked: police
A body found at a house fire may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the Ruapehu district, police said.
Bishop 'unhappy' over probe into police breath testing
Bishop 'unhappy' over probe into police breath testing
Transport Minister Chris Bishop has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data, saying he's unhappy at how long it's taken to investigate.
Iran reopens strait, but says US must end naval blockade
Iran reopens strait, but says US must end naval blockade
Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz but warned that it could close the crucial shipping waterway again if the recent US Navy blockade of Iranian ports continue.
Luxon joins meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Luxon joins meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz
New Zealand's Prime Minister has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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‘Social inequity’ claim decried
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‘Social inequity’ claim decried
Dunedin’s mayor has hit back after a government minister accused the city of dragging its feet over solving South Dunedin’s wastewater problems.
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Bike shops under the pump
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Bike shops under the pump
Dunedin cycle mechanics are struggling to keep up with demand for repairs as people dust off their old bikes in the face of pressure at the pump.
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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families
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New toilet for complex care needs hailed by families
Some of our most disadvantaged have been given a lifeline - so they can be like every one of us.
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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling
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Topped-up lakes have generator smiling
Hydro lakes are full and one of the country’s main generators says there is a sign that prices will get more affordable as a pipeline of massive investment in renewable projects comes online.
Building may soon get new lease of life
Building may soon get new lease of life
Eight years after a professional theatre company closed and vacated a prominent Dunedin heritage building, the city council might put the property on the market.
Ready to rock
Ready to rock
Belting out a song during a rehearsal at the Dunedin Town Hall yesterday is Luke Butson of Rock Tenors.
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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor
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Rehoming of botanic garden aviary’s exotic birds backed by councillor
A city councillor has backed rehoming Dunedin Botanic Garden’s exotic flock, in favour of a greater focus on native birds.
Council to debate service for homeless next week
Council to debate service for homeless next week
The Dunedin City Council’s solution to the homeless crisis is back for debate at the council table.
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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’
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Last Posy Day will be ‘poignant’
Running a poppy stand in George St yesterday ahead of Anzac Day next week are HMNZS Toroa maritime operations specialists Max Spiers and Nora Paicu.