Man suffers nerve damage after parking complaint
A Tauranga man assaulted by a woman he confronted over "dangerous" parking says he can't sleep on his side due to pain and has ongoing nerve damage to a hand.
Ukraine's 'difficult choice' over peace plan
Ukraine's 'difficult choice' over peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned Ukraine risks losing its dignity and freedom - or Washington’s backing - over a US peace plan that endorses key Russian demands.
Kids seriously hurt in bear attack
Kids seriously hurt in bear attack
A grizzly bear has attacked a school group on a walking trail in Canada, seriously injuring three children and one adult.
Reimagined Nutcracker a delight
Reimagined Nutcracker a delight
The Royal NZ Ballet's reimagined version of The Nutcracker is more in keeping with a Southern Hemisphere and very Kiwi Christmas - and still magical.
'Insulted': Ngāpuhi critical of leaders' no-show at hui
'Insulted': Ngāpuhi critical of leaders' no-show at hui
Ngāpuhi's general manager says they are insulted Te Pāti Māori leadership is refusing to participate in a hui after expelling its local MP.
New parking fees at tourist hotspots
New parking fees at tourist hotspots
Rolling up to some of NZ's most popular tourist attractions will soon become a little more expensive, as parking fees begin at some spots in December.
Blood and shattered glass: Dunedin murder trial shown graphic crime scene
Blood and shattered glass: Dunedin murder trial shown graphic crime scene
Footage of the bloody crime scene where a Dunedin man was found stabbed to death has been played for a jury.
Surrey St focus of two inquiries
Surrey St focus of two inquiries
Dual investigations are ongoing into the Dunedin City Council’s handling of wastewater overflows in South Dunedin.
Seal of upheaval
Seal of upheaval
It was a decent morning for a stroll along the Esplanade at St Clair and walkers were joined by a sea lion, which created quite a commotion for about 15 minutes.
Headbutting rams key to research
Headbutting rams key to research
It is a no-brainer really.
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Short-term host families wanted
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Short-term host families wanted
A Dunedin school is crying out for host families to house short-stay overseas exchange students, saying it has had to turn down foreign students as they have no beds for them.
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Problematic intersection likely to be widened
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Problematic intersection likely to be widened
A plan to improve motorist visibility at a prominent and problematic Dunedin intersection has received broad support.
Students able to resit exam
Students able to resit exam
Students who sat a law exam that contained "obvious errors" will have the option to resit it next year.
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Knife bought hours before alleged murder
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Knife bought hours before alleged murder
A jury has heard of how a Dunedin man bought a knife just hours before allegedly stabbing his former employee to death.
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Mixed views on feeding of seabirds
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Mixed views on feeding of seabirds
The skipper and owner of a seabird charter boat which has tourists feeding sea birds says he is "only trying to do a good thing" but the practice is putting prized creatures at risk, opponents say.
Virtues of new tech extolled
Virtues of new tech extolled
Development is under way on new technology designed to improve the patient experience at the new Dunedin hospital.
Work set to accelerate as milestone reached
Work set to accelerate as milestone reached
The new Dunedin hospital project has reached a significant construction milestone, with the site expected to start filling up with workers and emerging from the ground next year.
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Surrey St group calls on ombudsman
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Surrey St group calls on ombudsman
Unsatisfied and unconvinced by promises of wastewater remedies from local government, a group of South Dunedin residents has made an appeal to a higher power. Ruby Shaw reports.
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Going on strike ‘last resort’ for firefighters
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Going on strike ‘last resort’ for firefighters
Dunedin firefighters are working with equipment that's some of the "oldest in the country" - just one of the reasons they took to the streets after union negotiations failed again.
Stalker’s parting jibe prompts jail threat
Stalker’s parting jibe prompts jail threat
A "relentless" repeat stalker, who turned up with flowers and a heart-shaped balloon at his victim’s home, has avoided another stint behind bars — but only just.