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Pleased at health minister’s response
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Pleased at health minister’s response
One of the people at the centre of the controversies over the Oxford Court rest-home says she is pleased the health minister replied to her letter.
Guerrilla gardening gets positive response
Guerrilla gardening gets positive response
A spot of "guerrilla gardening" by Otago Peninsula’s elected officials has received rave reviews from the community.
Homicide investigation after man dies in Hamilton
Homicide investigation after man dies in Hamilton
A homicide investigation has been launched in Hamilton after a man died this evening.
Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing students
Once-trusted teacher jailed for sexually abusing students
A once-trusted teacher is beginning a jail sentence as a registered child sex offender after pleading guilty to charges involving five of his students.
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Peri-menopause research receives major funding
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Peri-menopause research receives major funding
The transition to menopause, known as peri-menopause, can bring a wide range of debilitating neurological symptoms in up to 75% of women.
Corrections boss ordered to obey law or face contempt of court
Corrections boss ordered to obey law or face contempt of court
The Corrections boss has been ordered to obey the law or face contempt of court proceedings if he fails to make sure prisoners aren't let out of their cells for an hour every day.
John Campbell chosen to co-host Morning Report
John Campbell chosen to co-host Morning Report
John Campbell is returning to RNZ, as the new co-host of Morning Report alongside Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Mosgiel restaurateur who offered homeless teen cash for sex named
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Mosgiel restaurateur who offered homeless teen cash for sex named
A Mosgiel restaurateur who offered a 17-year-old girl $700 for sex can now be named.
Mt Cook climbers 'buried by unsurvivable avalanche'
Mt Cook climbers 'buried by unsurvivable avalanche'
Two climbers missing on Aoraki/Mount Cook were likely caught in a large ice avalanche and are not believed to be alive, police say.
Brown Uni gunman 'could be anywhere'
Brown Uni gunman 'could be anywhere'
The gunman who killed two Brown University students in the United States remains at large, and there is no indication that authorities have grown closer to identifying the suspect four days after the attack.
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Walk-outs, insults and cackling councillors
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Walk-outs, insults and cackling councillors
Walk-outs, insults, political manoeuvring and cackling councillors. It was anything but your usual Dunedin City Council meeting.
Aussie PM unveils hate speech crackdown
Aussie PM unveils hate speech crackdown in wake of Bondi attack
Hate preachers who promote violence will face tough new penalties and people spouting racial hatred could have their visas cancelled, in the wake of the Bondi massacre.
Burn-off sends smoke across city
Burn-off sends smoke across city
Smoke from a controlled burn-off could be seen across Dunedin today.
Fears over plan to ditch flu tracking tool
Fears over plan to ditch flu tracking tool
A leading epidemiologist says a plan to ditch an online tool tracking respiratory illness is short-sighted, and will leave a big gap in surveillance.
Youngest and oldest Bondi victims laid to rest
Youngest and oldest Bondi victims laid to rest
Funerals have been held for the youngest and oldest victims of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach as the community continues grieving after the terrorist attack.
Officers cop abuse in wake of McSkimming scandal
Officers cop abuse in wake of McSkimming scandal
The police union's president says officers now face a long process to regain the public's trust.
Primary school teachers reject govt’s pay offer
Primary school teachers reject govt’s pay offer
Primary school teachers belonging to the NZEI Te Riu Roa union have rejected the government’s latest pay offer.
Police denied chopper request thinking girl dead
Police denied chopper request thinking girl dead
Firefighters begged police for a helicopter to help rescue a teenage girl from a Coromandel cliff face.
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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct
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All go for South Dunedin industrial precinct
A developer aiming to bring 12 businesses to a new multimillion-dollar industrial precinct in South Dunedin says the city is on the cusp of a boom.
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Farra gets first woman CEO
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New Farra CEO well suited to role
For the first time in its more than 160-year history, Dunedin’s Farra Engineering will have a woman leading the business.