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Smooth Hill landfill could be binned under plan to truck rubbish out of city

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Smooth Hill landfill could be binned under plan to truck rubbish out of city

A plan to truck Dunedin’s rubbish out of the district may consign the contentious Smooth Hill landfill to the scrap heap.

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Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service

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Fears HNZ may cut Dunedin neurosurgery service

Fears the city could lose its prized neurosurgery department have been raised by senior Dunedin doctors, who say the loss could lead to more deaths.

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Boost for coastline research

A couple pause to take a photograph while walking along Smaills Beach on a blustery day. PHOTO:...

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Boost for coastline research

Five Otago research projects are among a wave of new studies to have been awarded more than $7 million, to help protect and restore New Zealand’s coastline.

Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star

Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star

In about 5 billion years, our sun will begin its death throes by expanding in size and engulfing the innermost planets — possibly including Earth.

Young Australians feel the pinch as costs rise, incomes down

The typical Australian renter is spending a record share of income to keep a roof over their head as younger generations find themselves squeezed between rising rents and falling wages.

Former carpark boss argues contract restraint clause 'unreasonable'

Former Wilson South Island boss Peter Turner at the hearing being held in the Employment Court at...

Former carpark boss argues contract restraint clause 'unreasonable'

Lawyers for the former South Island boss of New Zealand’s largest carpark management company say the restraint of trade clause in his employment contract was unreasonable and unenforceable.

'Sad episode': Homeless man sentenced for threatening to kill worker

Jason McCutcheon pictured leaving the Nelson District Court, where he was sentenced on several...

'Sad episode': Homeless man sentenced for threatening to kill worker

A lone service station attendant barricaded themselves inside the petrol station after a homeless man who often begged outside threatened to kill the worker.

Flooding cost begins to hit businesses, residents

Ken and Fran Henderson's home was flooded during torrential rain this week. Photo: RNZ

Flooding cost begins to hit businesses, residents

When Kaikōura's Lyell Creek threatened to burst its banks, Emporium Brewing owner Paul Finney tried to barricade the doors to stop floodwater surging through the building.

Thousands protest against ICE after latest fatal shooting

People attend a vigil after the fatal shooting of Mexican motorist Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an...

Thousands protest against ICE after latest fatal shooting

More than a thousand protesters chanting "ICE out of Houston" marched today near the spot where a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a man driving to work,.

Taiwan, China brace as Typhoon moves nearer

A satellite image shows Super Typhoon Bavi over the Philippine Sea. Photo: Reuters

Taiwan, China brace as Typhoon moves nearer

Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean today.

Hipkins edges Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll

Prime minister Christopher Luxon (left) and opposition leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Hipkins edges Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll

The coalition would still have the numbers to form a government, albeit narrowly, according to the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll.

Storm clean-up under way across South Island

Crews are repairing State Highway 1 leading to Kaikōura. Photo: RNZ / Louis Dunham

Storm clean-up under way across South Island

Damage caused by this week's storm that lashed the South Island is becoming clearer, as raging rivers recede off peaks across Te Wai Pounamu.

Driver testing officers suspended, 650 drivers to be re-tested

Sixteen driver testing officers have been suspended with a further seven stood down following an investigation by the NZ Transport Agency.

Midwife made wrong call to move woman who died, inquest hears

A midwife has told an inquest she made the wrong call when deciding to move a 33-year-old woman who had just had a seizure and subsequently died during birth.

Peninsula slip: Property issued dangerous building notice

Emergency services at the Irvine Rd slip. Photo: Linda Robertson

Peninsula slip: Property issued dangerous building notice

An Irvine Rd property has been issued a “dangerous building” notice by Dunedin City Council geotechnical engineers, following a landslip on the Otago Peninsula.

Oranga Tamariki reviewing involvement in reopened complaints

Oranga Tamariki has cut funding to 190 social service providers and reduced funding to a further...

Oranga Tamariki reviewing involvement in reopened complaints

Oranga Tamariki is reviewing its involvement in child protection complaints that have been reopened amid concerns about the quality of the investigations.

Tampons contained hormone-interfering chemicals

The price of women's sanitary products has in recent years become a social issue in New Zealand....

Study finds half of tampons tested contained hormone-interfering chemicals

Otago researchers have called for manufacturers of women’s menstrual products to avoid adding chemicals known to interfere with the body’s hormone systems.

Former National MP makes jump to NZ First

Harete Hipango-Brownlie has announced she will run for New Zealand First at this election. File...

Former National MP makes jump to NZ First

Harete Hipango-Brownlie is the latest in a string of former politicians to announce they're running for New Zealand First at this year's election.

Kāinga Ora clampdown brings thousands before Tenancy Tribunal

The agency is taking a "firm but fair approach" to managing tenancies, but the Greens say it...

Kāinga Ora clampdown brings thousands before Tenancy Tribunal

Thousands of Kāinga Ora tenants are ending up at the Tenancy Tribunal as the department continues its "firm but fair" approach to managing tenancies.

'Phased approach' needed for road programme - Bishop

Transport Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro

'Phased approach' needed for road programme - Bishop

The New Zealand Transport Agency has published its Major Transport Projects Pipeline, laying out the phases it plans to implement the Roads of National Significance and public transport projects.

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