Devoted sports supporter named as Canterbury crash victim
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 1 at Leithfield, in North Canterbury, last month.
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Council called on to improve efficiency
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Council called on to improve efficiency
Businesses have blasted the Dunedin City Council, saying the city risks floundering under the weight of rising rates, red-tape and a lack of leadership.
Parker leaves House knowing he ‘tried to move the dial’
Parker leaves House knowing he ‘tried to move the dial’
A self-described proud Otago conviction politician, David Parker bade farewell to the House of Representatives last night in a valedictory speech in which he wore his heart on his sleeve.
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Fears for those ‘in the middle of the conflict’
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Fears for those ‘in the middle of the conflict’
‘‘We all just want peace - we want nothing but peace.’’
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Handling of cold call ‘wasted opportunity’
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Handling of cold call ‘wasted opportunity’
The Dunedin City Council’s handling of an impromptu marketing opportunity on national radio has been lamented as ‘‘a woeful let down’’ for the city.
In full voice...
In full voice...
More than two dozen schools took part in the The Kids Sing at the Dunedin Town Hall last night.
Ultimatum on student needs delivered
Ultimatum on student needs delivered
The Dunedin City Council ignores university students’ needs at its peril - or else, they will study in Christchurch instead.
Mosgiel to host peace forum
Mosgiel to host peace forum
Some of the country’s best minds on international trade and conflict will be bringing the spectre of World War 3 to Mosgiel on Saturday.
Student’s career as composer takes wing
Student’s career as composer takes wing
Cameron Monteath enjoys playing with others.
Handyman pleads not guilty to fraud charges
Handyman pleads not guilty to fraud charges
A North Island handyman allegedly responsible for fleecing clients out of more than $100,000 has popped up in court more than 1000km away.
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Plea to consider ‘better alternatives’ for landfill site
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Plea to consider ‘better alternatives’ for landfill site
A beautiful beach is threatened by the Dunedin City Council’s determination to build a landfill at Smooth Hill, a community advocate says.
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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now
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‘Meaningful’ climate action needed now
Business as usual is the wrong mentality for responding to a climate crisis, the Dunedin City Council has been told.
Hipkins slams Act as law changes rushed through
Hipkins slams Act as law changes rushed through
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is slamming the ACT Party for championing better lawmaking the same day the coalition rushes through law changes under urgency, calling it "absolute hypocrisy".
Businessman banned from being a company director for life
Businessman banned from being a company director for life
A Christchurch based-businessman and illegal tyre dumper has been banned from being a company director for life.
Dunedin sportsman to go to trial
Dunedin sportsman set for trial on serious domestic violence charge
A high-profile Dunedin sportsman accused of serious domestic violence is set to go to trial in August.
More specialists shifting to private hospitals - report
More specialists shifting to private hospitals - report
More medical specialists are leaving the public health system - or reducing their hours - to work in private hospitals, according to Medical Council data.
Home destroyed by speeding driver crashing through roof
Home destroyed by speeding driver crashing through roof
The home of a man in his 80s has been destroyed after a car flew off the road, sailed over a neighbour's unit and crashed through his roof.
$5.6m intersection needs repairs after less than a month
$5.6m intersection needs repairs after less than a month
A new $5.6m intersection in Canterbury is uneven and needs repair work within a month of being sealed.
Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire
Crews return to douse smouldering shed fire
Firefighters tackling a commercial shed fire in Green Island overnight had to return to the scene today after the remnants started to smoulder again.
Convicted killer Mark Lundy leaves prison
Convicted killer Mark Lundy leaves prison
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from Tongariro Prison.