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Kiwi drivers' poor attitudes among reasons for high road toll, police say

Kiwi drivers' poor attitudes among reasons for high road toll, police say

Police and experts say it is not just excessive speed contributing to a recent uptick in fatal road crashes, but motorists' poor attitudes to driving and lack of training.

Hezbollah pays high price in war with Israel

Civil defence members search for bodies under the rubble of buildings hit by an Israeli strike...

Hezbollah pays high price in war with Israel

Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for going to war with Israel on March 2.

Death toll rises to 18 from Kenya flooding

Residents struggle to navigate the streets in Nairobi after severe flooding hit Kenya. Photo:...

Death toll rises to 18 from Kenya flooding

The death toll from flooding and landslides following heavy rains in Kenya has risen to 18 people, the national police service said.

Iran reviewing US response to proposal

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. Photo: Reuters

Iran reviewing US response to proposal

Iran said it had received a US response to its latest offer for peace talks.

Fatal crashes not declining fast enough, Brake NZ says

Brake NZ says the number of fatal crashes is not declining fast enough. Photo: Getty Images

Fatal crashes not declining fast enough, Brake NZ says

A road safety charity says the number of fatal crashes is declining, but not fast enough.

Nelson cop killer wanted to take his own life, court hears

Hayden Donald Jason Tasker is accused of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson Photo:...

Nelson cop killer wanted to take his own life, court hears

Hayden Tasker was drunk, annoyed about life and motivated by anger toward police before he drove into two officers in Nelson, killing one and critically injuring another, a court has heard.

Teachers slam new draft curriculum

Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

Teachers slam new draft curriculum

Teachers specialising in music, physical education, science, technology and history have slammed draft curriculums covering their subjects.

Relay raises over $250k

Relay raises over $250k

More than 1000 people took part in this year’s Dunedin Relay for Life at Forsyth Barr Stadium, raising over $250,000 for the Cancer Society.

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Love of Lindauer fuels fundraising

Looking forward to a high tea yesterday afternoon are the Lindy Chicks (from left) Miriam Rose,...

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Love of Lindauer fuels fundraising

Four Mosgiel women who came up with a plan 12 years ago had 50,000 reasons to smile yesterday.

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Devotee, lettuce-lover loyal for 71 years

Best Cafe co-owner Neisha Nilsen and longtime regular Francis Greenhalgh at Best Cafe on Saturday...

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Devotee, lettuce-lover loyal for 71 years

Hand-cut chips and "proper lettuce" are just some of the reasons Francis Greenhalgh has been going to Best Cafe for lunch every Saturday for 71 years.

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Warning of wave of quake work

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Warning of wave of quake work

A wave of costly work upgrading heritage buildings is looming for Dunedin city, including a possible $90 million bill for one council building, warns a city councillor.

ORC $2m fund model confirmed

The pūhoro pattern mesh on the lower part of the building symbolises the movement of water as it...

ORC $2m fund model confirmed

The Otago Regional Council has confirmed the model it will use to deliver its $2 million Large-scale Environmental Fund (LSE), with the final process to be decided next month.

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Dusting off their dancing shoes

Rasa School of Dance hip-hop dancers Edmund Lu, 11 (left), and Ollie Croft, 12, perform at the...

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Dusting off their dancing shoes

The cliche stoic Kiwi afraid of dancing in public was nowhere in sight as crowds took to a central Dunedin street for a boogie at the weekend.

Lotto 2582

Results from Saturday night's Lotto draw.

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$350k grant for researcher to study invasive gold clam species

Gold clams: an invasive species which is threatening freshwater ecosystems in New Zealand. Photo:...

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$350k grant for researcher to study invasive gold clam species

The usual advice is: Don’t panic, keep calm.

Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use

The Te Matau a Pohe bascule bridge in Whangārei. Photo: supplied

Weld cracking a fishhook to bridge use

Whangārei's $32 million Te Matau a Pohe bascule bridge is to be closed for repairs after the discovery of cracks inside its distinctive fishhook-shaped structures.

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Society marks 90 years of love for model engineering

Ashburton resident Alden Thomas with his steam locomotive during the Otago Model Engineering...

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Society marks 90 years of love for model engineering

Members of the Otago Model Engineering Society spent their 90th anniversary steeped in nostalgia.

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More power needed, grid operator says

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More power needed, grid operator says

This year is set to be a record for new power generation coming on line, but a warning has gone out about what lies ahead.

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Rail modelling enjoyed by all sorts of personalities

Central Otago Model Society member Logan Ralston, 13, of Queenstown, checks out the American "N"...

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Rail modelling enjoyed by all sorts of personalities

Model train enthusiasts are hoping the weekend’s celebrations will lead to greater momentum in recruiting new members.

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Show shines a light on joys of gardening

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Show shines a light on joys of gardening

Dunedin Horticultural Society show manager Neil Judd examines the winning entry in floral arts for children at the society’s autumn show at the St Kilda Bowling Club yesterday.

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