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Departing principal hopes pupils are prioritised

After 22 years at East Taieri School, principal Jennifer Horgan is retiring from education. Her...

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Departing principal hopes pupils are prioritised

A departing Dunedin principal says teachers must put children first as the government introduces an almost-constant stream of changes.

Fire risk ‘high’ as mercury rises

Parts of coastal Otago are expected to swelter in temperatures nearing 30°C today, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to warn of high fire danger in the area.

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CCTV shows Dunedin murder accused buying knife and gloves

Rajinder is accused of stabbing Gurjit Singh to death at his Liberton home. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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CCTV shows Dunedin murder accused buying knife and gloves

The movements of a Dunedin man — before and after allegedly stabbing his former worker to death — have been placed under the microscope for a jury.

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$300 power hike ‘kick in the nuts’

Richard Healey. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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$300 power hike ‘kick in the nuts’

Increasing power prices across Otago by more than $300 a year will be a "kick in the nuts" some residents won’t be able to afford, a whistleblower says.

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A grades set to be most awarded: research

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A grades set to be most awarded: research

Getting an A grade for university coursework used to be reserved for the highest achievers.

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On your markers: project helps children get active

Punavai o le Atamai Preschool pupil Siulolo Tavite, 4, leads the pack on her new balance bike,...

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On your markers: project helps children get active

There are many roads to health and prosperity, but this one takes the cake.

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WorkSafe called to Dunedin rest-home over workplace culture

Oxford Court rest-home. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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WorkSafe called to Dunedin rest-home over workplace culture

WorkSafe was called to a South Dunedin rest-home amid concerns about the high-turnover of staff.

Poet honoured with plaque

A crowd gathered at the Robbie Burns statue to celebrate the unveiling of the plaque. Photos:...

Poet honoured with plaque

A late New Zealand poet laureate would have been honoured to be paved into Dunedin’s history, a city he considered his physical and emotional home, his wife says.

Open day a chance to explore ‘Te Kaha’

Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha will be holding a public open day in...

Open day a chance to explore ‘Te Kaha’

After spending much of this year monitoring a Chinese Task Group in the Tasman and conducting an anti-piracy deployment in the Arabian Sea, HMNZS Te Kaha and its crew are looking forward

Work in the pipeline

Work in the pipeline

Dunedin City Council contractors are conducting routine maintenance of a stormwater outlet at the Andersons Bay Inlet this week.

Conservative leads in polls

Jose Antonio Kast, presidential candidate of the far-right Republican Party, votes in the...

Conservative leads in polls

Chile ultra-conservative presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast secured a commanding double-digit lead in the first polls taken since he and a leftist rival advanced to the country’s runoff vote.

Set up to drop the ball here

Set up to drop the ball here

A newly created New Year’s Eve ball adorned with 5280 Waterford crystals is raised for the first time above One Times Square yesterday

Opposition leader flees after disputed vote

Opposition leader flees after disputed vote

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has fled Cameroon for Gambia following the re-election of Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president

Redesigned project for house at centre of heritage row

Scaffolding has been set around the former Haynes House at 284 Stuart St which has been earmarked...

Redesigned project for house at centre of heritage row

Developers have applied for a building consent at a Dunedin heritage property previously earmarked for demolition.

Business goes the extra mile for its neighbour

Business goes the extra mile for its neighbour

A Dunedin business says going the extra mile to support a mental health and addiction charity is all about showing love for their neighbour.

Finishing touches to footpath

Finishing touches to footpath

Contractors work on sealing the new footpath next to the new Dunedin hospital outpatient building on the north side of St Andrew St.

Shot captures mesmerising kelp

Shot captures mesmerising kelp

A picture of bull kelp which won the "work" category in the Earth Sciences New Zealand's annual photography competition.

Chatham Islands wind farm to slash power prices, cut emissions

Chatham Islands wind farm to slash power prices, cut emissions

Chatham Island locals hope a new wind farm will help to slash power prices, cut carbon emissions and reduce their reliance on diesel.

Street named after former prince to be changed

The former Prince Andrew. File photo: Reuters

Council votes to change street named after former prince

A Northern Irish council has agreed to begin work to rename a street named after Britain's former Prince Andrew.

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